In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Traci Wise, instructor, coach, and consultant at Elevate Training Services. Traci shares her journey from a career in finance to building a purpose-driven business in learning and development, shaped by layoffs, career pivots, and leading large-scale workforce training during COVID. Her experience creating and delivering impactful programs—often under intense pressure—sparked a mission to help people regain confidence, clarity, and direction during moments of professional uncertainty.

Throughout the conversation, Traci breaks down how Elevate Training Services supports job seekers, career pivoters, entrepreneurs, and small business owners through interactive workshops and structured one-on-one coaching. She discusses her 90-day inside-out approach to growth, the importance of accountability, emotional intelligence in today’s job market, and healing from toxic workplace experiences. Traci also shares her philosophy on discipline over motivation, why consistency matters more than resolutions, and her 2026 goal of expanding her impact through education, volunteering, and community—helping people build fulfilling careers with confidence and intention.