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Our assessment partners are CORE-accredited professionals who bring specialized expertise in leadership diagnostics and enhancing organizational culture. Aligned with CORE's foundational principles, they ensure that every assessment translates insights into actionable growth through effective executive coaching.

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Mary Polanco

Darrius Smith

Darrius Smith

Mary is our professional practitioner of Emotional Intelligence and EQ personalized assessments, specializing in executive coaching that enhances leadership diagnostics and strengthens organizational culture. As the owner of Live and Lead Well, LLC, Mary is a sensational leader and a Doctoral Student at William James College, where she st

Mary is our professional practitioner of Emotional Intelligence and EQ personalized assessments, specializing in executive coaching that enhances leadership diagnostics and strengthens organizational culture. As the owner of Live and Lead Well, LLC, Mary is a sensational leader and a Doctoral Student at William James College, where she studies Organizational Psychology. You are in great hands with Mary.

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Darrius Smith

Darrius Smith

Darrius Smith

Darrius is a professional behavior practitioner who utilizes the DiSC assessment tool as part of his executive coaching services. With over 25 years of experience in the Air Force, he is the Owner and Founder of St4y Ready Consulting. Darrius has an exceptional understanding of the science of personality, making him adept in leadership di

Darrius is a professional behavior practitioner who utilizes the DiSC assessment tool as part of his executive coaching services. With over 25 years of experience in the Air Force, he is the Owner and Founder of St4y Ready Consulting. Darrius has an exceptional understanding of the science of personality, making him adept in leadership diagnostics and enhancing organizational culture. With his expertise, Darrius is truly the one for the job.

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David Satchell

As a coach with over 10 years of experience, I hold a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's in Human Resources. I specialize in executive coaching and have worked with executives from diverse backgrounds, tackling a variety of challenges related to leadership diagnostics and developing a strong organizational culture. Thank you for trusting us with your growth.

Our CEO and Founder

David Satchell is an experienced and proven leader in leadership development, team building, and executive coaching. What makes him qualified is not just his resume; it's his curiosity. Having served in the Air Force for 30 years and led large teams in the corporate world, his deep understanding of the human element in organizational culture sets him apart. That's why he founded CORE—to continue his passion for leadership and organizational development.


CORE's guiding principles focus on earning trust, strengthening relationships, and maintaining a healthy organizational culture, all aimed at influencing performance, commitment, and ultimately discretionary effort. CORE offers leadership diagnostics, coaching, teaching, and motivation to empower your leaders and teams. Don’t wait for improvements to happen naturally—let him help you achieve your goals!

Mission


CORE's mission is to Help Leaders Win at Work through effective executive coaching.


Vision


We aim to build broad foundations of personal and organizational trust, strengthen professional relationships, and foster a healthy organizational culture. Our efforts focus on reducing attrition, enhancing employee satisfaction, and influencing optimal performance through leadership diagnostics.


CORE LLC is a certified Small Business Administration 8(a) Minority-Owned and Veteran-Owned Business program participant. It is registered with DUNS & Broadstreet.


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