Broken Shells Documentary

Look for the award-winning documentary Broken Shells to a movie theatre near you soon!

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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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.

Three Perfektly Imperfekt Broken Shells

What is a Broken Shell

This is the story of a family turned upside down by cancer. From diagnosis, to treatment, to career loss, to loss of friends, to a love that was too fractured to ultimately survive. Broken Shells is NOT the story of being Broken, but rather embracing our Perfekt Imperfektions.

In 2024 Broken Shells was honored as the IIBA Most Inspirational book of the year!

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Our Mission

Whys, Why Nots, What Ifs

Testimonials

  • Dr. Tom Edington

    Superintendent - Whitko CSC

  • Mark Jaynes

    Radio Voice of the Indianapolis 500

  • Dr. Judi Hendrix

    Executive Director - WVEC

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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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