“The desired destination is often crystal clear – the path is not.”

~ Leslie Satchell, Managing Principle, Satchell and Associates

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Brave Ideas.

Brilliant Execution.

Bold Outcomes.

Brave Ideas.

Brilliant Execution.

Bold Outcomes.

Leslie_Satchell

Who We Are

Satchell & Associates applies sports and athletic principles to ignite human potential and transform organizational culture. Leslie Satchell and the S&A team have the unique perspective required to engage and inspire talent at all levels to align individual work with the organization’s missions and goals.

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Meet Leslie Satchell

The $10 trillion global sports industry is a platform with transformative power like few others, and Leslie Satchell knows how to harness it for her clients — empowering them to leverage the influence, visibility and character-building components of sport to create profits as well as personal and professional success.

Leslie has elegantly married her passion for sports and personal experience as a former Division I athlete with her psychology and coaching skills to transform individuals, teams and organizations. She has created a rich legacy of programming within the NFL and has delivered life-skills and educational programming to players on every NFL team. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Education in educational psychology from the University of Virginia.

Leslie uses her deep respect and broad experience with sports to create change globally and calls Washington, D.C., home.

 

How We Help

Building inclusive culture

Building inclusive culture

So you have a diverse community — now what? The magic is results. And results are created within your culture when all of the members of your community feel valued and inspired to contribute to organizational goals. We can help you get there!

Engineering energy

Engineering energy

We get talent reengaged with projects and initiatives. We find creative ways to boost morale and breathe energy into existing projects — so things get done.

Grassroots ideation

Grassroots ideation

We have found that you can learn the most from what’s often not heard. Bottom-up ideation captures the voices and perspectives from the people who matter most, but whose voices often go unnoticed.  Lack of focus on bottom-up ideation, elitism can creep in and poison the programming of well-intended leaders. 

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OUTRAGE - PREVENTION INITIATIVES

Damage control is dead! Let us teach you how to build proactive programs — so you can anticipate and avoid outrage from actions, initiatives and policies.

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Move the crowd

Also known as “strategic engagement.” S&A takes a fresh out-of-the box approach to building trust and increasing relational experiences that promote engagement. We help find solutions that embrace, reflect and use the language of the people. We are experts at breaking down barriers to help establish (or reestablish) trust.

Deconstructing diversity

Deconstructing diversity

Traditional approaches to race and gender diversity have fallen far short of the goals, largely because it takes diverse thinking to cultivate a diverse organization — initially, that sometimes must be imported! Our approach is to help leadership first define diversity and then set goals and create sustainable initiatives that will achieve 360-degree goals related to people, culture and programming.

Building inclusive culture

So you have a diverse community — now what? The magic is results. And results are created within your culture when all of the members of your community feel valued and inspired to contribute to organizational goals. We can help you get there!

Grassroots ideation

Bottom-up ideation captures the voices and perspectives from the people who matter most but are often not heard. We have found that you can learn the most from what’s often not heard. Without a focus on bottom-up ideation, elitism has poisoned the programming of many well-intended leaders.

Move the crowd

Also known as “strategic engagement.” S&A takes a fresh out-of-the box approach to building trust and increasing relational experiences that promote engagement. We help find solutions that embrace, reflect and use the language of the people. We are experts at breaking down barriers to help establish (or reestablish) trust.

Engineering energy

We get talent reengaged with projects and initiatives. We find creative ways to boost morale and breathe energy into existing projects — so things get done.

outrage_prevention_initiatives

OUTRAGE - PREVENTION INITIATIVES

Damage control is dead! Let us teach you how to build proactive programs — so you can anticipate and avoid outrage from actions, initiatives and policies.

Deconstructing diversity

Traditional approaches to race and gender diversity have fallen far short of the goals, largely because it takes diverse thinking to cultivate a diverse organization — initially, that sometimes must be imported! Our approach is to help leadership first define diversity and then set goals and create sustainable initiatives that will achieve 360-degree goals related to people, culture and programming.

What Clients Say

“Leslie is an outstanding, business-minded woman that has awesome communication skills and a great sense of how to lead in a male-dominated field. She is direct and consistent but also patient and empathetic. Her fun personality makes you feel like she’s part of your family, and it’s truly a pleasure to work with her.”

Maurice Kelly, VP of Player Engagement, Seattle Seahawks
2018-07-18T13:26:36+02:00
“Leslie is an outstanding, business-minded woman that has awesome communication skills and a great sense of how to lead in a male-dominated field. She is direct and consistent but also patient and empathetic. Her fun personality makes you feel like she’s part of your family, and it’s truly a pleasure to work with her.” Maurice Kelly, VP of Player Engagement, Seattle Seahawks
“I had no idea that meeting Leslie Satchell would be so important, at a pivotal time in my life. I wanted to leave the police force to pursue my dream of coaching but wasn’t really sure how to do it and needed support. She not only provided what I needed at the time, but she continues to challenge me when I need it, and I consider her to be a person of great integrity and professionalism in an industry where it’s hard to know who to trust.
 
“I know Leslie works with a lot of high-profile people, but I always felt like she cared about me and was invested in seeing me succeed no matter how long I played in the NFL or who I was connected to. She genuinely cares, and for that I am grateful.”

Paris Johnson, Assistant Director of Player Development, University of Pittsburgh
2018-07-18T13:27:45+02:00
“I had no idea that meeting Leslie Satchell would be so important, at a pivotal time in my life. I wanted to leave the police force to pursue my dream of coaching but wasn’t really sure how to do it and needed support. She not only provided what I needed at the time, but she continues to challenge me when I need it, and I consider her to be a person of great integrity and professionalism in an industry where it’s hard to know who to trust.   “I know Leslie works with a lot of high-profile people, but I always felt like she cared about me and was invested in seeing me succeed no matter how long I played in the NFL or who I was connected to. She genuinely cares, and for that I am grateful.” Paris Johnson, Assistant Director of Player Development, University of Pittsburgh
“Leslie understands people and works tirelessly to unlock the greatness in them. She is patient and supportive yet firm and honest when helping athletes discover talents and transfer skills. Her support of me during my transition was unwavering, and I know that my post-NFL success is a direct result of her coaching. Leslie is an awesome teacher, adviser, advocate and leader, and any organization would be lucky to have her.”

Demetric Evans, NFLPA Trust Captain
2018-07-18T13:34:25+02:00
“Leslie understands people and works tirelessly to unlock the greatness in them. She is patient and supportive yet firm and honest when helping athletes discover talents and transfer skills. Her support of me during my transition was unwavering, and I know that my post-NFL success is a direct result of her coaching. Leslie is an awesome teacher, adviser, advocate and leader, and any organization would be lucky to have her.” Demetric Evans, NFLPA Trust Captain
“Leslie's ability to move seamlessly between different groups of people is impressive. I trust her with the president, the intern and everyone in between. She is a much-needed thought leader in athlete development, and I have personally witnessed her disarm people, connect with people and inspire people to engage in the process of change for sports organizations.”

Kevin Anderson, Former Athletic Director, University of Maryland
2018-07-18T13:34:54+02:00
“Leslie's ability to move seamlessly between different groups of people is impressive. I trust her with the president, the intern and everyone in between. She is a much-needed thought leader in athlete development, and I have personally witnessed her disarm people, connect with people and inspire people to engage in the process of change for sports organizations.” Kevin Anderson, Former Athletic Director, University of Maryland
“I respect the way Leslie approaches age-old issues with new energy and optimism. She continues to be bold in the face of complex issues and routinely comes up with innovative solutions, which makes her an effective and desirable partner. Leslie is really fun to work with and will keep the environment upbeat no matter what issue is on the table.”

Terry Jackson, Former NFL Player, Entrepreneur
2018-07-18T13:36:33+02:00
“I respect the way Leslie approaches age-old issues with new energy and optimism. She continues to be bold in the face of complex issues and routinely comes up with innovative solutions, which makes her an effective and desirable partner. Leslie is really fun to work with and will keep the environment upbeat no matter what issue is on the table.” Terry Jackson, Former NFL Player, Entrepreneur
“I have worked with Leslie Satchell for over 10 years. I have always been impressed by her commitment to serving and her heart for people. Leslie’s instincts and insight, coupled with her leadership skills and confidence, is very special, and it has been an honor and a privilege to work with her.”

Tony Porter, CEO, A Call To Men
2018-07-18T13:37:20+02:00
“I have worked with Leslie Satchell for over 10 years. I have always been impressed by her commitment to serving and her heart for people. Leslie’s instincts and insight, coupled with her leadership skills and confidence, is very special, and it has been an honor and a privilege to work with her.” Tony Porter, CEO, A Call To Men
“It’s because I’ve known Leslie since she was a track star at the University of Virginia that I’m able to fully appreciate how she has transferred that fierce competitive edge into the corporate world and beyond. It wasn’t just her athletic prowess; it was her desire to outperform that set her apart from her competition. Whether it’s a bright idea or execution of a project, I turn to Leslie. I’ve come to expect a prompt response that exceeds my expectations.

She’s beyond creative. She’s innovative. She has bright ideas and strategic thinking. Ever the track star, Leslie is still agile, quick and flexing muscles …just in a different arena now. I often find myself wondering, what can’t Leslie do? From cultivating the idea to implementing the strategy to planning the execution, Leslie still knows how to win, and I’m blessed to have her on my team!”

Linsey Davis, Author & ABC News Correspondent
2018-07-18T13:37:46+02:00
“It’s because I’ve known Leslie since she was a track star at the University of Virginia that I’m able to fully appreciate how she has transferred that fierce competitive edge into the corporate world and beyond. It wasn’t just her athletic prowess; it was her desire to outperform that set her apart from her competition. Whether it’s a bright idea or execution of a project, I turn to Leslie. I’ve come to expect a prompt response that exceeds my expectations. She’s beyond creative. She’s innovative. She has bright ideas and strategic thinking. Ever the track star, Leslie is still agile, quick and flexing muscles …just in a different arena now. I often find myself wondering, what can’t Leslie do? From cultivating the idea to implementing the strategy to planning the execution, Leslie still knows how to win, and I’m blessed to have her on my team!” Linsey Davis, Author & ABC News Correspondent
“Having worked with Leslie since 2003, there are several things that I’ve personally experienced that make her extremely valuable to any organization. Most notably, she has the ability to get at the heart of what people really need and is a fierce advocate for those she serves. She listens for cues that help her craft smart, thoughtful and culturally competent solutions, which she brings to life with the kind leadership that gets everyone excited.”

Jon Harris, CEO, Athlife
2018-07-18T13:38:26+02:00
“Having worked with Leslie since 2003, there are several things that I’ve personally experienced that make her extremely valuable to any organization. Most notably, she has the ability to get at the heart of what people really need and is a fierce advocate for those she serves. She listens for cues that help her craft smart, thoughtful and culturally competent solutions, which she brings to life with the kind leadership that gets everyone excited.” Jon Harris, CEO, Athlife
“Leslie is an outstanding, business-minded woman that has awesome communication skills and a great sense of how to lead in a male-dominated field. She is direct and consistent but also patient and empathetic. Her fun personality makes you feel like she’s part of your family, and it’s truly a pleasure to work with her.”

Maurice Kelly, VP of Player Engagement, Seattle Seahawks
2018-07-18T13:26:36+02:00
“Leslie is an outstanding, business-minded woman that has awesome communication skills and a great sense of how to lead in a male-dominated field. She is direct and consistent but also patient and empathetic. Her fun personality makes you feel like she’s part of your family, and it’s truly a pleasure to work with her.” Maurice Kelly, VP of Player Engagement, Seattle Seahawks
“I had no idea that meeting Leslie Satchell would be so important, at a pivotal time in my life. I wanted to leave the police force to pursue my dream of coaching but wasn’t really sure how to do it and needed support. She not only provided what I needed at the time, but she continues to challenge me when I need it, and I consider her to be a person of great integrity and professionalism in an industry where it’s hard to know who to trust.
 
“I know Leslie works with a lot of high-profile people, but I always felt like she cared about me and was invested in seeing me succeed no matter how long I played in the NFL or who I was connected to. She genuinely cares, and for that I am grateful.”

Paris Johnson, Assistant Director of Player Development, University of Pittsburgh
2018-07-18T13:27:45+02:00
“I had no idea that meeting Leslie Satchell would be so important, at a pivotal time in my life. I wanted to leave the police force to pursue my dream of coaching but wasn’t really sure how to do it and needed support. She not only provided what I needed at the time, but she continues to challenge me when I need it, and I consider her to be a person of great integrity and professionalism in an industry where it’s hard to know who to trust.   “I know Leslie works with a lot of high-profile people, but I always felt like she cared about me and was invested in seeing me succeed no matter how long I played in the NFL or who I was connected to. She genuinely cares, and for that I am grateful.” Paris Johnson, Assistant Director of Player Development, University of Pittsburgh
“Leslie understands people and works tirelessly to unlock the greatness in them. She is patient and supportive yet firm and honest when helping athletes discover talents and transfer skills. Her support of me during my transition was unwavering, and I know that my post-NFL success is a direct result of her coaching. Leslie is an awesome teacher, adviser, advocate and leader, and any organization would be lucky to have her.”

Demetric Evans, NFLPA Trust Captain
2018-07-18T13:34:25+02:00
“Leslie understands people and works tirelessly to unlock the greatness in them. She is patient and supportive yet firm and honest when helping athletes discover talents and transfer skills. Her support of me during my transition was unwavering, and I know that my post-NFL success is a direct result of her coaching. Leslie is an awesome teacher, adviser, advocate and leader, and any organization would be lucky to have her.” Demetric Evans, NFLPA Trust Captain
“Leslie's ability to move seamlessly between different groups of people is impressive. I trust her with the president, the intern and everyone in between. She is a much-needed thought leader in athlete development, and I have personally witnessed her disarm people, connect with people and inspire people to engage in the process of change for sports organizations.”

Kevin Anderson, Former Athletic Director, University of Maryland
2018-07-18T13:34:54+02:00
“Leslie's ability to move seamlessly between different groups of people is impressive. I trust her with the president, the intern and everyone in between. She is a much-needed thought leader in athlete development, and I have personally witnessed her disarm people, connect with people and inspire people to engage in the process of change for sports organizations.” Kevin Anderson, Former Athletic Director, University of Maryland
“I respect the way Leslie approaches age-old issues with new energy and optimism. She continues to be bold in the face of complex issues and routinely comes up with innovative solutions, which makes her an effective and desirable partner. Leslie is really fun to work with and will keep the environment upbeat no matter what issue is on the table.”

Terry Jackson, Former NFL Player, Entrepreneur
2018-07-18T13:36:33+02:00
“I respect the way Leslie approaches age-old issues with new energy and optimism. She continues to be bold in the face of complex issues and routinely comes up with innovative solutions, which makes her an effective and desirable partner. Leslie is really fun to work with and will keep the environment upbeat no matter what issue is on the table.” Terry Jackson, Former NFL Player, Entrepreneur
“I have worked with Leslie Satchell for over 10 years. I have always been impressed by her commitment to serving and her heart for people. Leslie’s instincts and insight, coupled with her leadership skills and confidence, is very special, and it has been an honor and a privilege to work with her.”

Tony Porter, CEO, A Call To Men
2018-07-18T13:37:20+02:00
“I have worked with Leslie Satchell for over 10 years. I have always been impressed by her commitment to serving and her heart for people. Leslie’s instincts and insight, coupled with her leadership skills and confidence, is very special, and it has been an honor and a privilege to work with her.” Tony Porter, CEO, A Call To Men
“It’s because I’ve known Leslie since she was a track star at the University of Virginia that I’m able to fully appreciate how she has transferred that fierce competitive edge into the corporate world and beyond. It wasn’t just her athletic prowess; it was her desire to outperform that set her apart from her competition. Whether it’s a bright idea or execution of a project, I turn to Leslie. I’ve come to expect a prompt response that exceeds my expectations.

She’s beyond creative. She’s innovative. She has bright ideas and strategic thinking. Ever the track star, Leslie is still agile, quick and flexing muscles …just in a different arena now. I often find myself wondering, what can’t Leslie do? From cultivating the idea to implementing the strategy to planning the execution, Leslie still knows how to win, and I’m blessed to have her on my team!”

Linsey Davis, Author & ABC News Correspondent
2018-07-18T13:37:46+02:00
“It’s because I’ve known Leslie since she was a track star at the University of Virginia that I’m able to fully appreciate how she has transferred that fierce competitive edge into the corporate world and beyond. It wasn’t just her athletic prowess; it was her desire to outperform that set her apart from her competition. Whether it’s a bright idea or execution of a project, I turn to Leslie. I’ve come to expect a prompt response that exceeds my expectations. She’s beyond creative. She’s innovative. She has bright ideas and strategic thinking. Ever the track star, Leslie is still agile, quick and flexing muscles …just in a different arena now. I often find myself wondering, what can’t Leslie do? From cultivating the idea to implementing the strategy to planning the execution, Leslie still knows how to win, and I’m blessed to have her on my team!” Linsey Davis, Author & ABC News Correspondent
“Having worked with Leslie since 2003, there are several things that I’ve personally experienced that make her extremely valuable to any organization. Most notably, she has the ability to get at the heart of what people really need and is a fierce advocate for those she serves. She listens for cues that help her craft smart, thoughtful and culturally competent solutions, which she brings to life with the kind leadership that gets everyone excited.”

Jon Harris, CEO, Athlife
2018-07-18T13:38:26+02:00
“Having worked with Leslie since 2003, there are several things that I’ve personally experienced that make her extremely valuable to any organization. Most notably, she has the ability to get at the heart of what people really need and is a fierce advocate for those she serves. She listens for cues that help her craft smart, thoughtful and culturally competent solutions, which she brings to life with the kind leadership that gets everyone excited.” Jon Harris, CEO, Athlife

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