Welcome Message.

Welcome to Ignite Your Career! This program is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals — typically ages 20–28 — who are navigating their first 0–5 years in the workplace. If you’re ready to build the skills, confidence, and presence that employers value most, you’re in the right place.

About Your Instructor.

I’m Kristi Elrod, the founder of DRIVE. Organizational Solutions. I’ve spent more than 30 years as a business leader in marketing and communications across industries including e-commerce, banking, professional sports, legal services, and the outdoors sector. Along the way, I’ve seen the challenges emerging professionals face — and I’ve faced them personally myself.

I also hold a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology, and I’m a certified emotional intelligence and change style practitioner (EQ-i 2.0, EQ 360, and CSI 2), bringing both science and real-world experience to this program.

Why This Program Matters.

You may have seen media headlines suggesting that Gen Z is “unhirable.” But the truth is: it’s not a lack of talent — it’s a soft skills gap. Employers consistently say that emerging professionals bring ambition and creativity, but often struggle with communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and workplace presence.

That’s where Ignite Your Career comes in.

What You’ll Learn.

This program will equip you with the soft skills employers need most but schools don’t teach:

• Emotional intelligence & empathy
• Communication & active listening
• Influence & networking
• Conflict resolution & negotiation
• Presentation & executive presence
• Stress management & wellness
• Workplace culture navigation

How the Program Works.

• 8 modules, each with short video lessons (5–10 minutes)
• Worksheets and action plans to apply what you learn immediately
• Optional add-ons like group coaching, 1:1 coaching, and assessments to dive deeper

How to Get the Most Out of This Program.

• Be consistent — short lessons compound into big results
• Complete the worksheets — the transformation happens in practice
• Try these skills at work — growth comes through application, not just watching

Set Your Intentions.

Before starting, write down in your workbook:

1. One skill you want to strengthen
2. One barrier you want to overcome
3. One outcome you want to achieve in the next 6 months