Transformative
Leadership Coaching for
Impact-Driven Leaders
Succeeding Together
Welcome to Advancing Lives LLC! Founded by Evetty Satterfield, we specialize in tailored executive coaching designed to help leaders unlock their full potential. Our strategic, personalized approach empowers individuals to navigate complex leadership challenges, foster inclusive cultures, and drive meaningful change in education and beyond. Together, let's embark on a journey of growth and self-transformation.
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Testimonies
Courageous Facilitation
Organizational Transformation
I design and facilitate leadership experiences that move beyond “safe spaces” to create brave, action-oriented environments where real change can take root. My approach challenges leaders to confront fear-based decision-making, dismantle barriers to equity, and apply core leadership principles under pressure. These sessions are tailored to mid-career leaders ready to step into executive roles with confidence, courage, and cultural awareness.
Leader Development
Culturally-Aware Training
Through workshops and one-on-one coaching, I partner with leaders to strengthen emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and authentic leadership — equipping them to foster environments where every team member is valued and empowered. My development programs help leaders lead diverse teams effectively, navigate complex challenges, and align daily actions with organizational vision.
Bold Leadership
Strategic Advocacy
As a nationally recognized leader — including being named a Young Elected Official 35 Under 35 — I bring proven experience in driving policy and organizational change. From challenging disparities in discipline and hiring practices to advancing diversity in leadership pipelines, my advocacy work demonstrates what it means to lead boldly and strategically. I continue to draw on this policy expertise to help organizations prepare their leaders to act decisively and without fear when it matters most.
Evetty J. Satterfield, MSW
Evetty Satterfield is a strategist, educator, and executive coach committed to cultivating courageous leaders who transform workplace culture and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. A proud Knoxville native and HBCU alumna of Alabama A&M University, she is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Education Leadership at Harvard Graduate School of Education.
As founder and CEO of Advancing Lives, LLC, Evetty partners with organizations to equip mid-career leaders with the core competencies needed for executive readiness, including emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and authentic leadership. Her consulting and coaching help leaders align around shared values, build trust across teams, and create environments where people feel valued, engaged, and empowered to grow.
Evetty’s leadership experience includes serving on the Knox County Board of Education, where she made history as the highest vote-getter in her district and served as Vice-Chair for the 2021–2022 school year. She has been recognized as a Young Elected Official, 35 Under 35 Honoree, Knoxville Business 40 Under 40 Honoree, and Woman to Woman Government and Politics Honoree by Zeta Phi Theta. Additionally, she serves as a Board Member for Youth in Action (2024–2028), is a Leadership Tennessee NEXT member (Class IV), and a School Board Partners Fellow (Cohort 3). She is also a St. Louis Business & Diversity Leadership Fellow, an alumna of Leadership Knoxville (Class of 2021), and a member of the Emerge Tennessee Founding Cohort (Class of 2017).
A dedicated marathon runner, Evetty brings the same endurance, discipline, and vision from the racecourse into her leadership practice. In her spare time, she enjoys SolidCore workouts, immersing herself in audiobooks and podcasts, and actively serving alongside her sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Her dedication to community, resilience, and authentic leadership fuels her mission to create meaningful, lasting change.
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