The R Factor® | Pittsburgh, pa

The R Factor® Public Workshop
Pittsburgh, PA

Build the behavior skills that drive performance with The R Factor®, a high-performance system that equips you to respond with discipline – not default. This full-day, interactive experience gives you practical tools to lead yourself more effectively and influence those around you.

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October 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Loft Conference Center – Southpointe

1000 Noble Energy Dr, Ste. 100
Canonsburg, PA 15317

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Registration is open until October 6, 2026, or while seats are available!

  

What is The R Factor®?

The R Factor® is how you manage the one thing you control: your response. Rooted in the powerful equation E+R=O (Event + Response = Outcome), The R Factor® helps you master your mindset and elevate your behavior to get better results.

You can’t control every event – but you always control how you respond. And your response shapes the outcomes in your work, relationships, and leadership. The R Factor® is both a mindset and a skill set that empowers you to respond with discipline in the moments that matter most.

What You’ll Learn

This workshop equips you with the mindset and six key The R Factor® disciplines to respond with intention, not impulse – so you can perform at your best, no matter the situation.

1. Press Pause

Create space between the event and your response. Slow down, think clearly, and choose discipline over impulse.

2. Get Your Mind Right

Train your mindset to be productive. Manage your focus, self-talk, and emotions so you can respond with clarity and intention.

3. Step Up

Take ownership of your role and your response. Bring the best version of yourself to the moments that matter most.

4. Adjust & Adapt

When things change, skillful leaders respond—not react. Build the flexibility to navigate challenge with purpose.

5. Make a Difference

Use your behavior to be a positive force. Every interaction is a chance to create impact for others.

6. Build Skill

Elite performance requires practice. Learn how to close the gap between what you know and what you do.

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In This Workshop, We’ll Also Cover

20 Square Feet: Understand what’s within your personal influence and responsibility. Learn how to manage your space and energy to create positive impact.

Discipline Over Default: Discover how to respond with intentional discipline rather than default reactions. Develop habits that lead to productive, consistent outcomes.

The Performance Pathway™: See how culture drives behavior, and behavior drives results—and how to align all three to raise the standard in your program.

No BCD® – Blame, Complain, Defend: Eliminate the default behaviors that drain energy and destroy trust. Replace BCD with disciplined action and personal accountability.

Mindset Cycle: Discover how focus, self-talk, emotions, and actions are connected in a loop that shapes your results. Gain tools to interrupt negative cycles and intentionally create better outcomes.

Who This is For

This workshop is for anyone who wants to lead themselves and others more effectively. Whether you’re an emerging leader or seasoned executive, The R Factor® provides tools you can apply immediately.

Leaders

Strengthen your ability to shape culture, build trust, and lead with clarity and accountability. Learn how to manage the moment with discipline and set the behavioral tone for your team.

Managers

Gain practical tools to navigate day-to-day pressure, coach your people more effectively, and respond to challenges with confidence and composure.

High Performers

Stay locked in on what matters most, eliminate distractions, and create the energy and focus needed to excel—especially when stakes are high.

Coaches & Athletic Directors

For coaches and athletic directors who want practical tools to strengthen leadership, align their people, and build the kind of culture that supports accountability, discipline, and performance.

Workshop Details

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET
Price: $495.00
Facilitated By: Tony DeCenzo & Jason Makrinos
Venue: Loft Conference Center – Southpointe – Auditorium
Address: 1000 Noble Energy Dr, Ste. 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Meet Your Facilitators

Tony DeCenzo

Senior Consultant

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Tony DeCenzo

As a veteran of the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams, Tony brings a unique experience and mindset to both Focus 3 and our clients. Working at the highest level of Special Operations Command, he was responsible for training, leading, and operating with some of the most talented and driven people that America has to offer. His blend of emotional intelligence and mental toughness makes him an exceptional addition to Focus 3.

A lifelong student and athlete, Tony has a deep passion for understanding how the mental & physical dynamics of individual behavior impact team culture & performance. As an alumni of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and the Joint Special Operations University, Tony has also worked in the fields of risk management and commodity trading.

Jason Makrinos

Consultant

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Jason Makrinos

Jason Makrinos brings more than 20 years of experience building high-performing teams and developing leaders as a college football coach. Spending over 16 seasons in Coordinator roles, he has led teams to championship-level competition, including six conference championship game appearances, four division championships, and multiple postseason runs.

Jason earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Westminster College and a Master of Science in Sport Management from Slippery Rock University. While at Westminster, he completed research examining the relationship between leadership, trust, and performance and interned with a sports psychologist – experiences that helped shape his approach to leadership and team development.

Pricing & Registration

Invest in your growth and performance. Your registration includes a full-day workshop experience, hands-on workbook, light breakfast, lunch, and access to post-event tools and resources. This is your opportunity to build mindset and behavior skills that elevate every area of life and work.

The R Factor® – Pittsburgh, PA

$495.00

Registration Open Until October 6th.

A one-day workshop to build the mindset and behavior skills that drive high performance, improve culture, and build resiliency.

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About the Workshop:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

9:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET

Loft Conference Center

Tony DeCenzo & Jason Makrinos