Meet Carrie McHale Reed of McHale Group

Today we’d like to introduce you to Carrie McHale Reed.

Hi Carrie, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My joy of teaching and developing others stems back to my childhood when I lined up all my dolls and stuffed animals for “school.” Even as young as age 8, I wrote the curriculum, facilitated the class and assigned homework. My passion only grew over the years as I attended college and graduate school. In fact, in college I tried out and made the Texas Tech Leadership Academy Team, a group of students who organized campus-wide events for students, all to give us leadership experience at an early age. I also served as president of my undergraduate service organization, Alpha Phi Omega. All of these experiences continued to cultivate my passion and love for leading and developing others.

I spent the first part of my career climbing the corporate ladder serving in leadership roles in learning and development. My work has spanned many industries, including healthcare, telecom, advertising, education and many others.

I have had the privilege of leading some stellar teams and working alongside colleagues who have helped me learn and grow over the years. My favorite roles were always the ones where I could try new strategies and practices to help employees discover and develop what truly makes them shine as individuals.

All of this experience certainly helped me build a strong bench strength in organizational development, leadership and change management. However, it was the final puzzle piece of serving as a senior leader at EY that gave me that added drive to becoming an entrepreneur. It was there where I learned end-to-end business development and managed a large client portfolio.

A couple of years into being a “road warrior” I decided it was time to forge out on my own. In the aftermath of 911, I engaged in a double-whammy business set up. I partnered with some Aussies from down under to launch an assessment company (still active today). We provided company leaders with critical data on the experience their employees and customers alike were having with their company. I continued to work that travel muscle as we traversed across Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and the US.

From the challenges the assessment company surfaced in corporate culture, communication, leadership and team development, McHale Group, LLC was born. The organizational leaders we engaged with needed frontline guidance to help them navigate employee and customer needs.

Over the past 19 years, McHale Group, LLC has grown into a robust consultancy with team members across the US, Canada, India, and Philippines. We serve organizations in strategizing change, opening up the lines of communication between leaders and teams, and provide skill development through a suite of online/on demand learning and in person workshops and coaching.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The decision to leave a secure corporate job to launch my own business right after 911 shocked half my colleagues, while the other half surely thought I was crazy. I did it anyway. I found myself flying halfway across the world two weeks after 911 when they re-opened air travel. There were five of us on the whole plane! It was daunting to start a business during a time when the country was in shock and unsure of what lay ahead. I did it anyway! If we don’t forge ahead despite our fears, we will still be talking about our dreams instead of actually living them.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
What sets me (Founder and President of McHale Group, LLC) apart from others is the care I take in customizing each client experience to best fit their learning style, needs and goals. Our programs are backed with years of experience and testimonials from clients on the value and impact each engagement has. We take pride in partnering with our client teams to design and deliver just the right learning experience for them.

A top service we provide is 1:1 coaching virtually and/or in person. Many clients prefer a virtual experience so they can join from anywhere and get started in the session right away. Coaching topics and focus can be about what’s top of mind for the client. We coach on executive presence, leadership, communication, career search, time and attention focus, work organization, among many other areas. The first session is always free and each meeting lasts about 45 minutes. Clients can book one session or multiple. We have packages to fit all needs and budgets. Be prepared to get right to work as our sessions inspire action and demand accountability. My philosophy as a coach is I’m here to guide you on your path, hold you accountable to what you say you want to do, and remind you of your greatness along the way. Click here to book a free introductory session now: https://leaderswarehouse.kartra.com/calendar/ConsultCalendar

Our suite of services also includes several personal and professional development workshops to choose from that can be customized to your team and delivered virtually or in person. This includes retreats, strategy planning sessions, and year end reviews. For a shortlist of classes, click here: https://mchalegroup.us/services/#Services-Workshops

We also have a learning portal filled with resources and micro learning modules lasting 15-30 minutes that you can take on the run from anywhere in the world.

Currently, we are featuring our online signature program Leadership Foundations Masterclass – tailored to the busy leader who would like to brush up on their communication, decision-making and employee engagement skills in short learning modules you can take from anywhere at whatever time you desire. Also included is a leadership profile assessment, individuals can use to discover their communication style and tailor their learning to address key areas in need of development. When current or aspiring leaders join this class, they are immediately enrolled in coaching sessions to enhance and activate their learning. In addition, they can also join other leaders in a private group to share learning experiences and to network.

To learn more about this program, click here: https://leadership.mchalegroup.us

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
As an entrepreneur, I believe in the power of connection! I never turn away an opportunity to network with, partner with, or support fellow business leaders.

In fact, here is our Leader’s Warehouse private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/480141780009926

I have a particular passion for developing women in pursuing their heart’s desires. During the onset of the pandemic, I launched a resource site and private Facebook group to inspire, develop and connect women with one another.

To access the site: https://womenswizdom.com/

To join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/235805767585849

Finally, if you’d like to come serve with us, I also created 100 Women Who Care Williamson County – a group focused on donating time, goods and funds to our community, including to 501c3 businesses.

Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100womenwhocarewilco

Contact Info:

• Email: carrie@mchalegroup.us
• Website: https://mchalegroup.us/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriemchalegroup/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mchalegroup.us
• Twitter: https://womenswizdom.com/
• SoundCloud: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100womenwhocarewilco
• Other: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mchalegroupllc