Meet Our Growing Team of World-Class Mentors, Coaches and Leaders
Meg Poag
CEO, Author of The Adversity Hack
Meg Poag stands at the intersection of leadership excellence and transformative consultancy. A best-selling author of “The Adversity Hack,” Meg is a visionary known both locally and nationally for her passion and prowess in empowering leaders. Her goal? Drive change, produce remarkable results, and find solutions to an organization’s most intricate challenges. By seamlessly integrating her successes as an executive, Meg has cultivated a remarkable track record, transforming leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.
Beyond consultancy, Meg’s influence expands to the stage as a sought-after public speaker, frequently gracing national conferences and leadership gatherings. As a leadership facilitator and author, she inspires transformation, sharing her insights and strategies to light the way for the next generation of impactful leaders.
Jason P. Carroll
Managing Partner
Jason is a seasoned leadership consultant, certified Brené Brown Dare to Lead facilitator, Managing Partner at Mission Squared, and the host of the “Work Cultured Podcast.” With a depth of experience ranging from helming a tech startup, leading Champion National Security’s expansive growth, to consulting for both Fortune 50 enterprises and medium-sized businesses, Jason stands as a beacon of strategic leadership in the modern business landscape.
Under his guidance, Champion burgeoned from 800 to over 2,500 employees, culminating in a successful sale at 10x EBITDA. Using his diverse background as a foundation, Jason delivers sustainable, profit-driven strategies for executives, fostering team cohesion and adeptly navigating today’s business complexities.
Laura Elmore LeBlanc
Partner
Laura has become known for being a ‘turnaround leader’ specializing in revitalizing organizations and businesses during times of transition and struggle. She brings her operational acumen and strong ethics to executive leadership roles in a variety of industries and sectors. Laura recently chaired the local professional association for non-profit executives and was nominated in 2017 for an Austin Under 40 award in the category of executive leadership and in 2018 for Mentor of the Year.
Laura was the 2020 recipient of the McLester Champion of Recovery award. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s of Science in Social Work. Laura is intensely passionate about supporting the growth of advancing leaders and fellow executives, and brings her business savvy and deep understanding of organizational psychology to bear as she supports clients to greater levels of success.
Anna Kullmar
Leadership Consultant
Helping individuals, teams, and organizations live to their potential is Anna’s sweet spot and drive. She has been in consulting and development for over eight years and worked with a variety of organizations from international NGOs and Fortune 500 companies to your local, small businesses in both the public and private sectors. Her project experience has equipped her with a strong skillset in strategic planning, client management, project management, and organizational development.
Anna became certified in PAIRIN in 2019 and serves as our in-house “PAIRINologist.” At Mission Squared we use this for our individual coaching, team development, and hiring services.
Kelly Sundsvold
Director of Marketing
Kelly Sundsvold brings a potent blend of marketing prowess and startup CEO acumen to her role as Director of Marketing. With a solid foundation in communications, rooted in her Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University Texas, Kelly stands out with her exceptional skills in digital media marketing. Having a notable history in the non-profit industry, she is adept at leveraging tools like Adobe Suite, Google Analytics, and advanced social media marketing techniques — a testament to her certification in Advanced Social Media Marketing.
Beyond her technical capabilities, Kelly’s leadership qualities, fortified by her startup CEO experience in the field, position her as an indispensable asset to any team. Her mastery in both management and strategy ensures that she not only understands the marketing landscape but also navigates it with precision and foresight.