Author of the Year Finalist

I was honored to be selected a Finalist for the Author of the Year in the Most Inspirational Story category by the IIBA. Award Finalists were celebrated on the red carpet in Hollywood California!

International Impact Award

Broken Shells - A Perfektly Perfektly Journey through Cancer, Leadership and Love, was named the 2024 Most Inspirational Book by the IIBA!

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Award Winning Author, Keynote Motivational Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Cancer Survivor! Jon will inspire your group or organization to transform their adversity into purpose by finding their own 2 AM Courage!

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Talks and Workshops

Jon offers two presentations, 2 AM Courage and Perfektly Imperfekt Leadership. The presentations can be tailored for businesses, school corporations, athletic teams, Executive and C-Suite Leadership Teams and Rising Leaders.

In-Person or Virtual Work-Shops cover motivational life skills to leading organizations big or small.

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Who has Jon worked with?

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From multi-millon dollar businesses to school corporations, to athletic teams and everything in between, Jon has motivated and inspired people all ove the country.

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What is a Broken Shell

Broken Shells are Beautifully Perfektly Imperfekt

Life Stories created by our strengths, weaknesses, and challenges. Cancer attacks all political parties and ideologies with the same evil intent. Depression impacts all races, genders and socio-economic statuses. Anxiety and insecurities effect the young and old, tall and short, blonde and bald. By accepting our own Perfekt Imperfektions we can become the people God meant us to be. By loving ourselves, we can also love each others own Beautifully Perfektly Imperfeckt Broken Shells

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Whys, Why Nots, What Ifs

Testimonials

  • Creekside Animal Hospital - Broken Shells and Fins UP Fins Forward Climate/Culture Talk

  • MSD Perry Township - District Administrators Broken Shells Leadership Talk

  • Blufton-Harrison School Corporation - Opening Day Keynote Address

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Jon on the Education Evolution Podcast

Saying Yes to the Whys and Why Nots

After a nearly 30-year career in education, Jon became a school superintendent in March 2020…just days before COVID hit and schools had to make a big left turn. Then a stage 3 cancer diagnosis changed the trajectory of everything for Jon.

Jon has created something out of adversity and I can see how it will inspire others to do the same. Listen in to this incredible story.

Jon on the Magnify Learning Podcast

Building a Culture Beyond Standards:

Jon Acton has done it all when it comes to education. He was a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. His life took a turn when he and two of his close friends were diagnosed with cancer two years ago. He is now a motivational speaker, climate and culture consultant, and author.

Jon on the Indy Dads Podcast

The Whys and Why Nots of Being a Dad

We talked with long time educator Jon Acton, who in the las few years had his life completely changed for him and his family. He gives great perspective on life and being an Indy Dad

Jon's Interview on WIBC

Our Message

The Broken Shells message will inspire your staff to embrace their imperfektions and use them to bring out the best in themselves and their students.

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