Jon Macaskill
Breathe once. Lead better. Grit, mindfulness, and compassion—one rep at a time.
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants felt inspired and motivated to make positive changes in their lives.
Attendees gained practical tools and techniques for managing stress and improving mindfulness.
Listeners developed a better understanding of mindfulness and its benefits for personal and professional growth.
Participants felt more equipped to lead with compassion and empathy.
Jon's Bio
Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher and leadership coach. During his 24-year Navy career, he served in multiple highly dynamic leadership positions, from the battlefield to the operations center and the board room. Jon's unconventional yet highly effective style of teaching leadership is fueled by his passion for helping people and organizations become the best versions of themselves. He takes what helped him excel in his professional life and heal in his personal life and now shares this through mindfulness coaching, grit and resilience training, and keynote speaking, all in the pursuit of helping others achieve their full potential!
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I had the privilege of attending a keynote session delivered by Jon, and I must say, it was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment Jon stepped onto the stage, Jon captivated the audience with his vulnerability, sharing personal stories that resonated deeply with everyone present. Jon navigated seamlessly between moments of raw emotion and inspiring anecdotes, keeping us engaged and hanging onto his every word. What truly stood out was his unwavering focus on the topic at hand, effortlessly blending personal experiences with profound insights and actionable advice. It was evident that Jon possesses a wealth of knowledge in his field, and he shared it generously, leaving us feeling empowered and enlightened. Overall, Jon left an indelible mark with his exceptional blend of vulnerability, inspiration, focus, and expertise, making his keynote one of the most memorable and impactful experiences I've had.
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A helpful presentation that provided a comprehensive understanding of the concept of mindfulness and how skills like resilience, grit, preparedness, and compassion can be applied in various aspects of everyday life to achieve it. The practical techniques and exercises that were offered and shown firsthand were easy to remember and incorporate at any time of the day. Additionally, the emphasis on self care and compassion highlight how mindfulness contributes not just to stress reduction but to overall well-being. Lastly, Jon had engaging delivery and some relatable examples that made the topic easier to understand and follow for everyone in person and even attending on Zoom. 10/10⭐️
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It was AMAZING! It applied to me and I believe everyone can apply his Mindfulness and Meditation to their lives. Personally I’ve been going through the Battle Plan for Prayer and by the Kendrick’s and think this goes hand in hand with it. Stop and clearing mind and letting go of distractions. It’s hard and definite going to be reading book and put practice in place. Already told my husband and daughters about it and how can benefit!!!
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It identified the positive link between how by stretching ourselves we can increase our resilience - but also factoring there are times to rest, so was holistic in packaging the message - having recently also read Comfort Crisis it resonated with a great deal with approaches described in that book and how challenges/seeking an element of discomfort enhances our mental and physical well being.
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Inspirational speaker relating his experiences to everyday living, especially useful in the workplace, but also with parenting or other social situations. Overall great advice to ground yourself and calm your mind while figuring out who builds you up and to dig deep to build grit, challenge yourself and surround yourself with cheerleaders along with way.
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I love this message, mostly because I try to live it myself, but sometimes hearing it from someone with credibility (i.e. SEAL) goes so much further to inspire people to embrace grit and become more resilient. The only constant in life is change and so I think everyone can use skills to become more resilient in life!
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The perfect tips for living your best life. I did not have time to send a question but would like to know, Jon if you are familiar with heart math? Being that both brain and heart are electrically charged- this is where you can bring them together in a synchronous manner . Thank you for service!!!
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Jon’s talk was very engaging, with diverse and relevant examples that fit in perfectly with his message! I thoroughly enjoyed the talk and will be incorporating much of his advice and recommendations. This was a very useful presentation and crucial information to produce healthy and productive teams!
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Jon's personal story was valuable and relatable. When first hearing his approach to dealing with stress and mental pain, I was a bit apprehensive (especially as a "Type A" personality); however, after listening to him and trying these things out, it is clear that there is benefit to them.
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