Jon Acuff

Jon Acuff is a ten-time bestselling author, motivational speaker, and career coach known for his insightful and humorous take on personal development, leadership, and goal setting. With a background in marketing and branding, Acuff rose to prominence through his popular blog and his breakout book "Quitter," which chronicled his journey from day jobs to pursuing his passion full-time. He has since authored multiple bestselling books, including "Start," "Do Over," "Finish," and "Soundtracks," each offering practical advice for overcoming fear, navigating transitions, and mastering mindset.

Acuff’s signature style blends wit with wisdom, making complex personal growth concepts accessible and relatable. He often draws from his own life experiences to encourage audiences to take action, silence negative self-talk, and pursue meaningful work. Beyond writing, he is a sought-after speaker who has addressed audiences at companies like Microsoft, Nissan, and Chick-fil-A, as well as at leadership and faith-based conferences.

Through his books, podcasts, and online content, Jon Acuff has become a trusted voice for those seeking clarity in their careers and confidence in their goals. He continues to inspire others to move from intention to execution, reminding them that it’s never too late to rewrite their story.

Published in more than twenty languages, his work is both critically acclaimed and adored by readers. When he’s not writing, Acuff can be found on a stage, as one of INC’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He’s spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges and companies around the world including FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Chick-fil-A, Nokia and Comedy Central. Known for his insights wrapped in humor, Acuff shared the stage with an American Icon when he opened up for Dolly Parton at the Ryman Auditorium.

For over 20 years he’s also helped some of the biggest brands tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, and Staples. His fresh perspective on life has given him the opportunity to write for Reader’s Digest, Fast Company, The Harvard Business Review and Time Magazine.