I’m Jon Macaskill, a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher and leadership coach, with a passion for helping individuals and organizations unlock their fullest potential. My career has taken me from leading on the battlefield to guiding teams in the boardroom, and throughout, I’ve seen the transformative power of resilience, mental toughness, and emotional intelligence.After leaving the military, I founded Frogman Mindfulness to combine the grit and discipline from my Navy SEAL days with the emotional and mental wellness tools that have changed my life. Through this work, I lead programs that teach mindfulness, grit, and resilience—skills essential for navigating today’s complex and fast-paced world. I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of organizations, including Samsung, Amazon, PepsiCo, and Microsoft, where I’ve guided teams and leaders in enhancing their performance, communication, and well-being.Currently, as the Director of Talent Optimization at CEC, I’m focused on helping our team optimize their personal and professional performance. I provide tools and strategies to manage stress, improve decision-making, delegate more effectively, and develop leadership skills. My role is to foster an environment of trust, growth, and collective well-being within the organization. I lead group workshops and boot camps focused on leadership, strategic thinking, and resilience, while also working one-on-one to help team members achieve their goals.What sets my approach apart is my belief that true leadership isn’t just about being tough—it’s about balancing resilience with compassion and self-awareness. Mindfulness has played a critical role in my own personal and professional growth, and I’m committed to helping others harness its benefits. Whether it’s guiding someone through a stressful decision or empowering an entire team to embrace challenges, my goal is to foster growth through discomfort but with a foundation rooted in mindfulness and empathy.In addition to my coaching and consulting work, I’m the co-host of the Men Talking Mindfulness podcast, where we explore topics ranging from leadership to mental health and wellness, and I regularly speak at conferences and events on resilience, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness.I’m excited to continue sharing these tools and insights with individuals and organizations, empowering them to achieve extraordinary results while maintaining a strong sense of purpose and well-being. Let’s work together to create positive change!