Leadership in Action: From Policy to Executive Coaching
Speaking, Moderation & Leadership Influence
As a former elected official and nationally recognized leader, Evetty Satterfield brings a unique combination of policy expertise, leadership insight, and on-the-ground experience to her speaking and moderation engagements. Her sessions inspire leaders to think strategically, act decisively, and align their actions with core values.
Select Speaking & Moderator Engagements:
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Young People For – National Summit – Inspiring the next generation of public servants to lead with courage and clarity.
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XQ Institute – School Board Panel – Sharing governance insights for improving student outcomes at scale.
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Black Millennial Political Convention – TN Regional Conference – Discussing pathways to leadership and policy impact for emerging Black leaders.
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UTK Haslam College of Business – Women in Business Summit – Facilitating conversations on leadership legacy and navigating high-stakes environments.
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Policy & Systems Impact
During her tenure on the Knox County Board of Education, Evetty advanced policies and resolutions that centered equity, student well-being, and organizational transparency — demonstrating the type of fearless, values-driven leadership she now coaches others to embody.
Key Policy Achievements:
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Student Dignity & Safety – Resolution discouraging the use of handcuffs on K–5 students.
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Equity & Cultural Recognition – Resolution acknowledging Juneteenth and affirming Black lives within Knox County Schools.
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Public Health Leadership – Adoption of Policy C-240 “Face Coverings” to safeguard students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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From Policy to Practice
The same principles that guided my policymaking — emotional regulation under pressure, systems-level thinking, authentic leadership, and empathy in action — are the foundation of my coaching today.
Whether you’re navigating organizational change, leading a diverse team, or making high-stakes decisions, these competencies equip leaders to act with clarity, courage, and conviction. Through Advancing Lives, I help mid-career leaders develop these skills now, so they’re fully prepared when it’s their turn to lead from the top.