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Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 55In episode 55, Dave has the pleasure of sitting down with Jackie Beattie, the Owner of Jackie Beattie Personal Styling. As a talented wardrobe stylist and designer, Jackie is dedicated to helping high-performing professionals look and feel their best. Based in Chicago, her business serves clients across the country, from New York to Miami, Dallas, and California, specializing in custom clothing for men.Jackie has built her brand on the belief that what we wear tells our story before we even speak. Join Dave and Jackie as they explore the significance of dressing with a purpose, the importance...2025-07-2338 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 54Welcome to Episode 54 of the Win the 16 Podcast! Dave sits down with his first leadership mentor and still a friend, Tom Dooley, a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience across the globe. Tom's impressive career includes serving as President and General Manager for Alcon Japan, General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, and as an advisor to the Board of Directors at Visioneering Technologies. He was also the CEO and Owner of Cove Services and currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for One Man’s Treasure in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.Join Da...2025-07-0948 min
Open Your Eyes with Dr. Kerry GelbEp 164 - "Business Leadership" Dave PygonDave Pygon is a respected advocate for leadership and personal growth, dedicating his career to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and become the best versions of themselves. As the founder and current President of Pygon ONE Consulting, his company specializes in leadership and individual development, helping clients to unlock their capabilities and succeed.2025-06-0244 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 53In Episode 53, Dave interviews Stefanie Dunsmore Schodrof, the founder and owner of Live Senseory. Stefanie's mission is to help organizations integrate well-being and foster a culture of health. In this episode, she discusses the concept of "tech-neck," shares three effective hacks to combat burnout, identifies the industries most affected by burnout, and highlights the symptoms leaders should be aware of. Join us for an insightful conversation on promoting wellness in the workplace!2025-05-1446 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 52Tune in for Episode 52 as Dave hosts two guests to the show—Missie Scheffman and Nick Rella.Missie Scheffman, Director of Reimbursement at Astellas Pharma, is a nationally recognized speaker, conference chair, and proud ambassador club member of Win the 16.Joining her is Nick Rella, a Healthcare Business Leader at Bausch + Lomb Pharma, an eleven-time nationally recognized leader with nearly three decades of experience in team leadership. A mastermind at building high-performance teams, Nick is also a “Win the 16” Advisor.Together, they dive into topics such as the importance of investing in yourself, foster...2025-04-3050 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 51In this week’s Episode 51, Dave interviews Crystal Petry, a Principal Consultant, Media Producer, and National Speaker. Crystal shares her valuable insights on public speaking, the importance of communication, and how patience can be developed as a learned behavior. She also discusses the concept of being a lifelong learner and the benefits it brings. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation!2025-04-1637 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 50In Episode 50, we celebrate our milestone 50th episode by welcoming back Dr. Bud Pygon, who interviews Dave Pygon about the past three years of the podcast, the launch of Pygon ONE Consulting, and the writing of his book, Win the 16: Principles and Strategies to Optimize Your Day. This episode is packed with valuable insights, including how to initiate and complete projects, the importance of spending time alone to reflect, leveraging your inner circle, and the significance of being bold and taking risks.2025-04-0949 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 49In Episode 49, Dave explores the keys to driving success and influence within sales organizations in his interview with David Sliman, CEO of Sales Proformance. They discuss the importance of being a lifelong learner, stacking your wins, the three stages of mastering a skill, and the concept of competing against yourself. Tune in for valuable insights that can elevate your sales game!2025-03-2651 min
Unfinished BusinessWinning the day with Leadership | Dave Pygon | Unfinished Business PodcastIf you’re constantly saying, “I don’t have time,” then listen up, because Dave Pygon is about to call you out. Founder of PYGON ONE Consulting and leadership expert, Dave joins David Sliman to break down why most people confuse being busy with being productive, and how to flip the script.
Dave brings crazy energy and real talk about what separates the people who win the day from the ones who just spin their wheels. From building high-performing teams to getting your own habits in check, this episode is packed with straight-up, no-fluff strategies that actually work. Oh...2025-03-191h 01
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 48In Episode 48, Dave interviews Amber Fields, the Chief Culture Officer and Partner at trueU. With a background in leadership development, culture creation, sales, IT, and talent management, Amber brings valuable insights to the conversation. She will share effective strategies for engaging employees, measuring cultural effectiveness, celebrating milestones and achievements, and discussing the success profiles for employees.2025-03-1248 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 47In Episode 47, Dave sits down with Todd Zavodnick, the former CEO of Dermavant. With years of experience as a high-level executive both in the United States and internationally, Todd brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In this episode, he shares his global perspectives, discusses +2 mindset and traits essential for successful leadership, explores the importance of your stakeholder network, and highlights emerging business trends for the future.2025-03-0552 min
Doing Business with a Servant's HeartLeading people is a privilege and honor, Join us for ideas to support people Featuring: Dave PygonSend us a textPresident and Founder Pygon ONE Consulting, Author Win the 16: Principles and Strategies to Optimize your Day. Co-Host WIN THE 16 podcast. Over 2 decades of leadership experience. Nationally recognized award winner 7-times, names Who's Who by Marquis Publication in 2023.Found and President Pygon ONE ConsultingAuthor- Win the 16: Principles and STRATEGIES to Optimize your DayCO-HOST WIN THE 16 PODCASTNamed Who's Who by MARQUIS Publication in 2023https://pygonone.com/https://inphone--strategiesthatstick.thrivecart.com/epicimpactbook/https://epicimpact.ai/Doing Business with a Servant's Heart...2025-02-2130 min
Pathfinders Podcast: Navigating Your Career Map with a Personal Board of AdvisorsMapping Your Career: Insights on Leadership, Change, and Self-Awareness with Dave PygonDuring the latest episode, host Pete Schramm interviewed guest Dave Pygon, president and founder of Pygon ONE Consulting, a Chicago-based firm. Pygon ONE focuses on mastering and tackling the complex challenges of soft skills, particularly leadership development, problem-solving, driving results, efficiency and effectiveness, and improved communication.
Dave describes his diverse career journey, starting with his childhood dream of playing in the NBA. This dream eventually led to a career in sales and marketing. After working at companies like ADP and Alcon Labs, Dave found his true passion in consulting and leadership development. As the founder of Pygon ONE Consulting, he...2025-01-2139 min
Pathfinders Podcast: Navigating Your Career Map with a Personal Board of AdvisorsMapping Your Career: Insights on Leadership, Change, and Self-Awareness with Dave PygonDuring the latest episode, host Pete Schramm interviewed guest Dave Pygon, president and founder of Pygon ONE Consulting, a Chicago-based firm. Pygon ONE focuses on mastering and tackling the complex challenges of soft skills, particularly leadership development, problem-solving, driving results, efficiency and effectiveness, and improved communication.
Dave describes his diverse career journey, starting with his childhood dream of playing in the NBA. This dream eventually led to a career in sales and marketing. After working at companies like ADP and Alcon Labs, Dave found his true passion in consulting and leadership development. As the founder of Pygon ONE Consulting, he...2025-01-2139 min
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Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 46In this episode, Dave interviews Pete Schramm, Founder and CEO of Latitude. He has vast experiences included below are some of them:Author - Pathfinders Navigating Your Career Map with a Personal Board of AdvisorsSpeakerEx-Lockheed Martin managerMaster's in Mechanical EngineeringBasketball playerDave and Pete will discuss managing your career, your teams and your own personal board of advisors.https://golattitude.com/team/pete-schramm/2024-12-2336 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 45In today's episode, Dave sits down with Kyle Rooney, the president and a board of director at the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, a triathlete, and a professional leader. Together, they will explore topics such as mental toughness, overcoming failure, tackling challenging tasks, the Leadville 100 training run, and the mission of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation.2024-12-1853 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 44In today's episode, Dave sits down with Kyle VanDuser, the executive director at Cyprus Island Enterprises. Kyle is also the author of "Blue Collar Catholicism," a life coach, and a public speaker. The podcast delves into topics such as the seasons of life, distinguishing between controllable and uncontrollable factors, and the importance of being a lifelong learner.2024-12-1134 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 43Dave interviews John Gotschall, owner of Coaching Financial. In this episode, Dave and John delve into financial coaching, what does a "good" coach look like and the coachable mindset.2024-12-0936 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 42In today's episode, Dave interviews Mike Roberts, a consulting partner at ERA. They will delve into financial matters for businesses, focusing on optimizing non-core expense areas, uncovering hidden cash, and collaborating with the C-suite.2024-10-0930 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 41Dave interviewed Paul Carlisle, Chief Operating Officer at Wintrust Financial. In this episode, they explore leadership development and experiences, the importance of taking action, and the value of being a lifelong learner.2024-09-2540 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 40Dave interviews Steven Shackleford, Vice-President Qualified Retirement Plans at INVST. This episode they discuss financial literacy, abundancy mindset vs. scarcity mindset, and building the "why" for your money.2024-09-1138 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 39Dave interviewed Shawn O'Neil, Chief Commercial Officer at ViaLase, and Christian Doucet, Owner of All Dry Services in Fort Worth, TX. In this discussion, they explore change agility, the circle of leadership, making bold decisions, career experiences, and the importance of developing people.2024-08-2852 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 38Episode 38 of the "Win the 16" podcast features an insightful interview with Anthony Wallace, VP and General Manager of Bausch and Lomb. In this episode, Dave and Anthony delve into topics such as leadership, decision-making, being uncomfortable, vulnerability, growth mindset and more.2024-06-2657 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 37Episode 37 of the "Win the 16" podcast is out today, featuring an insightful interview with Brooke Foley, CEO of Jayne Agency. In this episode, Dave and Brooke delve into topics such as branding, effective communication, Clarity University, and more. Brooke's impressive achievements include being named the 2020 Enterprising Woman of the Year, serving as a board member for Magdalene House Chicago, and contributing to Designed by US and UCAN Chicago. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and insights from Brooke Foley.2024-06-0541 min
Win the 16Win the 16 Episode 36Dave interviews Jenn Drummond, who was recently interviewed on "Good Morning America," the author of "Break Proof," World Record Holder, CEO and founder Wealth Management, and podcast host. They discuss resiliency, handling challenges, success, mindset, and more.2024-05-1539 min
Win the 16Win the 16 Episode 35Dave interviews Jeff Armstrong, life-long entrepreneur, business leader, and wellness advocate. Currently, he is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Cultivate Advisors. Lastly, Jeff is a HeartMath trainer, certified in the science of building resilience and creating flow. Today's podcast is titled, "Resilience, Flow and Change Agility."2024-05-0152 min
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"My superpower is the hard stuff...the soft skills," says Dave Pygon, Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Author of "Win the 16: Principles and Strategies to Optimize Your Day."
In this week's PTSD and Beyond Podcast episode, Dave and I chat about our mindset and how the mindset shapes, nurtures, and gives us a competitive edge to achieve our goals. From our conversation, you'll experience and feel Dave's passion to helping people from l...2024-04-1841 min
Schmidt List - Entrepreneurial InsightsHarnessing Your Leadership PotentialIn this installment of the Schmidt List, host Kurt Schmidt sits down with leadership expert Dave Pygon to dissect the role of self-awareness in ineffective leadership. Pygon, the mind behind Pygon One Consulting and author of "16 Principles and Strategies to Optimize Your Day," delves into the need for leaders to be aware of their values and the impacts of their leadership styles on their teams.A critical theme of the episode is the need for clarity in setting expectations for team performance while moving away from the glorification of 'busyness.' Pygon champions a shift towards discussing positive...2024-03-2140 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 34Dave interviews Dr. Baker, Founder and CEO of the Business Hospital. They will discuss how to diagnose the health of a business and company.2024-02-1439 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 33Dave interviews H.B. Pierre Simon Jr, TEDx Speaker, best selling author, Vice President-Global Head of Marketing Sight Sciences, and more. They will be discussing one of his books, "The Flight of the Phoenix". Other topics will be NO-REGRETS, 3-2-1-0 theory, productivity, and controllable vs. uncontrollable.2024-02-0757 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 32Dave interviews Turp Ricketts, Vice President - Franchise Development at HorsePower Brands. They discuss owning a franchise, HorsePower Brands, taking a chance, discipline, and mental toughness.2024-01-1738 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 31Dave interviews LeeAnn Webster who is an attorney, ironman, professional speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and one woman show. LeeAnn will share her “No Regrets Formula”. Also, they will discuss resiliency, and how failure can lead to incredible things.2024-01-1036 min
The Modern Mompreneur PodcastE33: Servant Leadership Unveiled: Dave Pygon's Journey from Sales Manager to Author & DadpreneurHaving such a passion for helping and supporting people in leadership from a sales manager to now consulting teams for Fortune 500 companies, Dave Pygon epitomizes Servant Leadership. Only the 2nd man to grace the ModMomPod with his presence and he is truly one to hear, see, understand, and advocate for all women, especially moms.
We connected years ago in the Pharma world, and have always supported one another and this podcast just seemed like the perfect place to reconnect to share all the great things he has going on. A dedicated husband, father and...2023-12-0147 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 30Dave interviewed attorney, and author, Lindsey Paige Markus to discuss estate planning, and her book, "A Gift for the Future." Lindsey was acknowledged by Crain's Chicago Business as notable women in Law (2020 and 2022).2023-11-1537 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 29Dave interviews Bryan Barham and they discuss the 12 Hour Challenge by Colin O'Brady, mindset, mental toughness, and Camp Happy.2023-11-0833 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 28Dave and Dr. Bud Pygon discuss leading teams, and people with "greatness". They share ideas to support high-quality leadership, and examples of people that demonstrate excellent leadership.2023-10-251h 05
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 27Dave interviews Tim Wright, Co-Founder and Chief Strategic Officer, Dome Audio. Also, he played on the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots team in 2015. Today's topics include leadership, technology, and purpose plus some NFL questions at the end.2023-10-1855 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 26Dave interviewed Steve Ramona, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Mentor, and Leader of "Pantheon". Steve's podcast, "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" is ranked top 1% globally. Today's topic is serving others.2023-10-1139 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 25Dave and Bud discuss the topic, "BE YOU". They will share strategies, and ideas to help us be ourselves no matter the situation. Emotional intelligence, growth mindset, vulnerability, courageousness, and more will all come up in the conversation.2023-10-0457 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowInterview with Dave PygonDave Pygon is a respected advocate for leadership and personal growth, dedicating his career to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and become the best versions of themselves. As the founder and current President of Pygon ONE Consulting, his company specializes in leadership and individual development, helping clients to unlock their capabilities and succeed.
Prior to starting his own company, Pygon honed his skills while working for respected organizations such as Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Alcon Laboratories, and Novartis. With over two decades of leadership experience, he has become a trusted expert in his f...2023-10-0235 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 24Dave interviewed Harvard Senior Lecturer of Business Administration, Frank Cespedes on Win the 16 podcast, which released today, September 27th. Frank has achieved numerous accomplishments, such as he owned his company, earned a Doctrine in Philosophy from Cornell, and authored six books, including his latest, "Sales Management That Works."2023-09-2745 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 23Dave interviews Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, Jeremy Kanne. They will discuss Jeremy’s unique background in marketing, engineering, and improv. Jeremy will share his expertise in marketing and the differences between fractional marketing vs. marketing agencies.2023-09-2043 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 22Dave and Bud discuss "What is Charisma?" Ideas and tips to be more Charismatic? How does Alter-Ego potentially help us?2023-09-061h 05
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 21Dave interviews Robyn Clark, founder and CEO of Winning Wise. They will be discussing how to thrive in your profession, and the best tips for growing yourself in your career.2023-08-2350 min
The Spotlight NetworkWin the 16 with Dave Pygon on Spotlight with Logan Crawford
Right Now on The Spotlight Network: Meet Dave Pygon, an acclaimed author and master strategist who has dedicated his life to unraveling the complexities of peak performance. Pygon's seminal work, Win the 16, presents a clear and actionable pathway towards personal and professional mastery, intertwining practical strategies with profound insights drawn from real-world experiences.
The Top Streaming Talk Show on YouTube and Roku is: "Spotlight with Logan Crawford" and this week Logan (Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Manifest, Bull, The Irishman, Marry Me, Three Women) speaks with this compelling creator!
#spotlightwithlogancrawford #TheSpotlightNetwork #publishing #author #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AuthorLife #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #PublishingTips #WritingInspiration...2023-08-0430 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 20Dave and Bud discuss your superpower and how to identify it and use it to your best ability.2023-07-1949 min
Enterprise Podcast Network – EPNTaking advantage of our “waking hours”!Dave Pygon, Founder and President of Pygon ONE Consulting, that specializes in leadership and individual development, helping clients to unlock their capabilities and succeed joins Enterprise Radio. The post Taking advantage of our "waking hours"! appeared first on Enterprise Podcast Network - EPN.2023-07-1114 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 19Dave discuses tools and tips to improve your time management skills.2023-06-2825 min
Productivity AlchemyEpisode 303 - A quick update, Dave PygonHi folks! This week we will give a brief update of what's going on with our own productivity, as well as an update on why Ursula isn't on the show this week. After that, we talk to Dave Pygon about his new book and find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode:2023-06-151h 21
Productivity AlchemyEpisode 303 - A quick update, Dave Pygon Hi folks! This week we will give a brief update of what's going on with our own productivity, as well as an update on why Ursula isn't on the show this week. After that, we talk to Dave Pygon about his new book and find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Do it Stevie's Way Charity Spotlight: Weish4Ever Charity Spotlight: The Care Kit Foundation ...2023-06-151h 21
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 18Dave interviews Miles Boykin, Notre Dame graduate and currently playing in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers. They discuss the business side of professional sports and other interesting topics.2023-06-1449 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 17Dave and Bud discuss two books that helped them optimize productivity and leadership.2023-05-3140 min
Peaceful Productivity Techniques | Time Management, Faster Profit and Influence for EntrepreneursStrategies to Optimize your Day w/ Dave Pygon | 121Guest info:
Dave Pygon is a respected advocate for leadership and personal growth, dedicating his career to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and become the best versions of themselves.
As the founder and current President of Pygon ONE Consulting, his company specializes in leadership and individual development, helping clients to unlock their capabilities and succeed.
He utilizes his over two decades of leadership experience to assist organizations, and people to reach their unlimited potential.
Recently, Dave authored his first book on Amazon, Win...2023-05-2536 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 16Dave will discuss the importance of taking risks. Why taking risks can be beneficial, why we don't and ways we can improve our risk taking ability.2023-05-1726 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 15Dave will be interviewed by Dr. Bud Pygon about his recently released book also titled, Win the 16.2023-05-0341 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 14DAVE interviewed Ken Scales, CEO, Scalesology. Topics discussed are:Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, and CHAPGPT.2023-04-2641 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 13Dave and Bud do some Spring clean-up. They will be discussing goals, routines, habits and grit.2023-04-1235 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 12Dave and Bud discuss principles and strategies of courageous leadership.2023-03-2946 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 11Dave interviews Nic Weishar, co-founder of Yoke, a technology company to discuss small businesses and start-ups, amateur athletics, and the Weish4ever Foundation. 2023-03-1556 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 10Dave and Bud discuss the differences between managers and leaders.2023-03-0149 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 9Dave will discuss the Topics of Remote and Hybrid work environments and he will also be interviewing Tyler Pygon, Senior Account Manager at CDW a Fortune 500 company.2023-02-1539 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 8Dave and Dr. Pygon will be discussing four different books to uniquely explore some of the principles and strategies of “Win the 16” to support our quest to be our “best” self.2023-02-0154 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 7Dave interviews Margie Owens Klotz, CEO of Owens Media on public speaking and offers tips to becoming a better public speaker.2023-01-1845 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 6On Episode 6 Dave will be talking about setting your New Years Goals and how proper grit, mindset, discipline, and creating habits will help you achieve those goals.2022-12-2821 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 5Episode 5 focuses on the aspects of a healthy lifestyle and how it can help you be you best, and "Win the 16".2022-12-2143 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 4Episode four - Dave and Bud will be discussing building trust, both as a leader and as an individual2022-12-1452 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 3How to spend more time in a growth mindset vs. fixed mindset. Tips to improve mental toughness and how happiness can help us all in optimizing our day and “Win the 16”.2022-11-3056 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 2Dave and Dr. Bud discuss personal and professional development.2022-11-1643 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - Episode 1Dave and Bud describe the different aspects of the "Win the 16" philosophy.2022-11-0943 min
Win the 16Win the 16 - IntroductionHear about the upcoming "Win the 16" Podcast launching on November 9, 2022. Featuring Dave Pygon, President of Pygon ONE Consulting and his brother Dr. Bud Pygon, Anesthesiologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago.2022-10-2802 min