Melissa Hale

Leadership coach · Savannah, GA · in person and virtual

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"Helping leaders and teams become the best they can be." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Leadership Coaching
Individuals who face increased responsibilities or career transitions, are identified as high-potential talent, seek improved interpersonal, leadership, or cross-cultural skills, or lead major organizational changes		 24 weeks · Initial meeting (in-person or virtual) to build rapport and set clear expectations · Discussions with coachee’s manager to gain insights · Assessment using DISC, Leadership Versatility Index 360°, Job Relations Inventory · Colleague interviews, workplace observations, self-assessments · Personal development action plan with short- and long-term goals on request
Hogan Assessment
Organizations for individual and group insights		 Science-based tests evaluating personality, values, and cognitive abilities on request
360-Degree Leadership Development Survey
Organizations for leadership development		 Certified multiple 360 assessments like Hogan and Zenger-Folkman · Custom online 360 assessment with specific competencies on request
Behavioral Styles Survey (DISC)
Individuals and teams		 Analysis of four key behavioral factors · Improves collaboration and personal effectiveness on request
Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)
Individuals		 Identifies five conflict styles to navigate and resolve conflicts on request
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Individuals		 Helps understand personality preferences to improve communication and teamwork on request
The RightPath Assessment
Individuals		 Provides accurate personality insight based on psychological research · Identifies unique behavioral wiring and character traits on request
Leader Assessment
Organizations assessing individual leaders		 Uses 360 Survey, Leadership Versatility Index, Personal Development Plans · Determines strategic fit with organization’s future vision on request
Organizational Structure Analysis
Organizations		 Analyzes reporting relationships, job design, and alignment · Ensures efficient operation and breaks down silos on request
Culture Analysis
Organizations		 Examines business philosophy, culture, values, and management objectives · Ensures cohesive work environment on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipyesyesyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Establishing the Relationship: Initial meeting (in-person or virtual) to build rapport and set clear expectations, including discussions with coachee’s manager · Assessment and Feedback: Uses tools like DISC, Leadership Versatility Index 360°, Job Relations Inventory, colleague interviews, workplace observations, and self-assessments · Personal Development Action Plan: Establishes short- and long-term goals, incorporates skill development and stretch assignments · Ongoing Coaching: Regular sessions (in-person or virtual) focus on progress, obstacles, and successes, includes video-recorded feedback · Sustainability: Techniques like peer feedback, transparency, and follow-ups reinforce positive changes and address negative behaviors
Assessments
DISC, Leadership Versatility Index 360°, Job Relations Inventory, Hogan Assessment, Zenger-Folkman 360, Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)
Before coaching
University professor and Associate Dean of the Babcock Graduate School of Management, Communication and Management Education

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

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