Igniting growth at every level.
What DRIVE. Delivers.
What DRIVE. Delivers.
What DRIVE. Delivers.
We provide leadership coaching, organizational consulting, and performance strategies that help people and businesses thrive. From emerging professionals learning to lead, to seasoned executives navigating complex challenges, DRIVE. delivers practical tools to strengthen communication, increase employee engagement, and build resilient workplace cultures. Our solutions develop emotional intelligence, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills that accelerate growth and lasting success.
- Leadership coaching and consulting tailored for executives, managers, and emerging professionals.
- Practical tools to strengthen communication, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
- Proven strategies that increase employee engagement, build resilient cultures, and drive sustainable business success.
Why Choose DRIVE.
What DRIVE. Delivers.
What DRIVE. Delivers.
Organizations and individuals choose DRIVE. because we combine decades of real-world leadership experience in complex industries with advanced expertise in industrial-organizational psychology. This unique blend means our solutions are not just theoretical — they’re proven, practical, and tailored to your challenges. Whether you’re a company seeking to engage employees and strengthen culture, or a professional aiming to grow into your next role, DRIVE. provides the tools, coaching, and strategies to get you there.
- Decades of real-world leadership experience in complex, high-stakes industries.
- Advanced expertise in industrial-organizational psychology and proven leadership methods.
- Tailored solutions that help both organizations thrive, and individuals advance.
Let’s build a stronger, smarter, and more competitive future—together.
Why It Matters.
What DRIVE. Delivers.
Why It Matters.
Leadership defines culture, and culture drives performance — but neither happen by accident. Without development, employees disengage, talent is overlooked, and organizations stall. DRIVE. helps leaders, emerging professionals, and teams unlock potential, build confidence, and advance careers while strengthening the organizations they serve. By developing people at every level, we create workplaces where individuals grow, employees stay engaged, and organizations perform at their best.
- Engaged employees are more productive, loyal, and motivated to perform at their best.
- Strong leadership builds healthier cultures where people grow and succeed.
- Developing individuals at every level unlocks potential, advances careers, and drives organizational performance.
Our Vision, Mission & Momentum.
Developing Talent. Elevating Culture. Accelerating Growth.
At DRIVE. Organizational Solutions, we partner with organizations and professionals to unlock leadership potential and build engaged, high-performing teams. While our expertise is rooted in navigating the challenges of male-dominated industries, our work extends to emerging professionals and organizations of all kinds seeking stronger communication, higher employee engagement, and healthier workplace cultures. With advanced expertise in industrial-organizational psychology and decades of real-world leadership experience, DRIVE. delivers practical strategies that develop confident leaders, resolve workplace challenges, and accelerate long-term business success.
The Mission.
DRIVE. empowers leaders, emerging professionals, and organizations to elevate leadership, strengthen communication, and increase employee engagement. We build cultures where people grow and succeed by developing emotional intelligence, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills while breaking down barriers to advancement.
The Vision.
To create workplaces where organizations thrive, employees are engaged, and every professional has the opportunity to succeed.
About DRIVE.
At DRIVE., we believe that thriving organizations are built on strong leadership, engaged employees, and a culture where people can grow and succeed. With nearly 70 years of combined experience in marketing, communications, sales, talent management, and leadership—together with advanced expertise in industrial-organizational psychology—we partner with organizations, leaders, and emerging professionals to unlock potential, strengthen performance, and create lasting impact at every level.
Driven by Purpose. Defined by People.
Kristi Elrod.
Kristi Elrod.
Kristi Elrod.
With over 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and leadership—and a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology—Kristi brings a unique blend of strategic insight, business acumen, and people-first thinking to every client engagement. As the founder of DRIVE. Organizational Solutions, she helps organizatio
With over 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and leadership—and a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology—Kristi brings a unique blend of strategic insight, business acumen, and people-first thinking to every client engagement. As the founder of DRIVE. Organizational Solutions, she helps organizations, leaders, and emerging professionals build workplace cultures where people thrive, employees are engaged, and leadership is practiced with purpose.
Kristi’s expertise in workplace psychology, team dynamics, and leadership development allows her to design solutions that go beyond surface-level fixes. She partners closely with clients to develop leaders, engage employees, and strengthen organizational performance through evidence-based practices and practical strategies that stick.
Her career spans industries as diverse as automotive, firearms, law enforcement, professional sports, and commercial lawn care—alongside healthcare, legal, manufacturing, finance, and nonprofit sectors. This breadth of experience gives her both the insight and empathy to understand systemic barriers and help people and organizations overcome them.
Lauren Mayne.
Kristi Elrod.
Kristi Elrod.
With over 14 years of experience in human resources, project management, and customer service—and a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology—Lauren brings a people-centered perspective that strengthens both individuals and organizations. Her expertise spans talent development, performance management, and leadership c
With over 14 years of experience in human resources, project management, and customer service—and a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology—Lauren brings a people-centered perspective that strengthens both individuals and organizations. Her expertise spans talent development, performance management, and leadership coaching, with a focus on helping leaders and emerging professionals grow with clarity and confidence.
Lauren’s passion for leadership development stems from diverse career experiences, including leading project teams in healthcare to deliver superior patient care and drive innovation. She understands that thriving organizations are built on engaged employees and empowered leaders, and she partners closely with clients to design programs that align with business goals while unlocking individual potential.
Known for her ability to see strengths in others and translate research into practical strategies, Lauren creates evidence-based solutions that help people and organizations reach their full potential and achieve lasting results.
Cara Peebles.
Kristi Elrod.
Cara Peebles.
With over 23 years of experience in sales, communications, and public relations, Cara brings a dynamic presence to the DRIVE. team—known for her ability to connect with people at every level of an organization and meet high-pressure moments with clarity and confidence.
Armed with a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism, al
With over 23 years of experience in sales, communications, and public relations, Cara brings a dynamic presence to the DRIVE. team—known for her ability to connect with people at every level of an organization and meet high-pressure moments with clarity and confidence.
Armed with a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism, along with certifications in crisis communications, lean kaizen, media training, yoga, and fitness, Cara helps organizations and leaders prepare for and navigate uncertainty with calm, strategic focus. She specializes in building crisis communication plans, training leaders to face the media, and guiding companies to maintain credibility and composure when it matters most.
Cara’s career spans firearms, legal, manufacturing, hospitality, and health & wellness—industries where stakes are high and pressure is constant. She has led sales teams, run a nonprofit, managed internal communications, and produced everything from corporate wellness events to executive media training. This breadth gives her unique insight into balancing performance, people, and culture.
Known for blending structure with creativity and strategy with empathy, Cara delivers solutions that are thoughtful, effective, and often unconventional. Clients value her sharp wit, energetic presence, and ability to create workplaces where both people and performance thrive.