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What It Takes to Lead a Modern Symphony with David McClymont
From surfing Jupiter waves to leading a world-class orchestra, David McClymont’s career path is anything but traditional. As CEO of the Palm Beach Symphony, he brings endurance, discipline, and data-driven thinking to an art form often seen as purely creative.
In this episode of the ArtiGras Podcast, David shares how leadership in the arts mirrors athletic endurance, why creativity and metrics must coexist, and how the Symphony has expanded access through education, outreach, and unforgettable community experiences.
Topics Covered:
00:48 Growing up in Jupiter, competitive surfing, and early influences
02:57 Ironman training, endurance, and leadership at scale
07:16 Balancing data, creativity, and sustainable decision making
09:47 A pivotal leadership moment ahead of the Kravis Center debut
12:20 Winning the Symphony’s first Emmy and Carnival of More Animals
15:54 Mission-driven growth and expanding arts education across Palm Beach County
The ArtiGras Podcast celebrates the artists and stories that bring Palm Beach North to life, revealing the creativity and heart behind our art community.
Love local stories and community leadership? Check out our sister series, the Palm Beach North Podcast, to stay updated with the future of Palm Beach County’s business community. Listen anywhere podcasts are found or visit palmbeachnorthpodcast.com!
Check us out on social media!
Instagram:
ArtiGras: @artigras
Palm Beach North: @palmbeachnorth
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: @pbnchamber
Facebook:
ArtiGras: /artigrasfineartsfestival
Palm Beach North: /palmbeachnorth
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: /pbnchamber
Website:
To learn more about ArtiGras Podcast, visit: https://www.artigraspodcast.com
To learn more about Palm Beach North Podcast, visit: https://www.palmbeachnorthpodcast.com
To learn more about the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, visit: https://www.pbnchamber.com
Follow our guests!
Palm Beach Symphony Website: https://www.palmbeachsymphony.org
Palm Beach Symphony Instagram: @pbsymphony
Palm Beach Symphony Facebook: /palm beach symphony
Palm Beach Symphony LinkedIn: /company/palm-beach-symphony
David McClymont LinkedIn: /in/david-mcclymont
#ArtiGrasPodcast #DavidMcClymont #PalmBeachSymphony #ArtsLeadership #PalmBeachArts
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By ArtiGras Fine Arts FestivalFrom surfing Jupiter waves to leading a world-class orchestra, David McClymont’s career path is anything but traditional. As CEO of the Palm Beach Symphony, he brings endurance, discipline, and data-driven thinking to an art form often seen as purely creative.
In this episode of the ArtiGras Podcast, David shares how leadership in the arts mirrors athletic endurance, why creativity and metrics must coexist, and how the Symphony has expanded access through education, outreach, and unforgettable community experiences.
Topics Covered:
00:48 Growing up in Jupiter, competitive surfing, and early influences
02:57 Ironman training, endurance, and leadership at scale
07:16 Balancing data, creativity, and sustainable decision making
09:47 A pivotal leadership moment ahead of the Kravis Center debut
12:20 Winning the Symphony’s first Emmy and Carnival of More Animals
15:54 Mission-driven growth and expanding arts education across Palm Beach County
The ArtiGras Podcast celebrates the artists and stories that bring Palm Beach North to life, revealing the creativity and heart behind our art community.
Love local stories and community leadership? Check out our sister series, the Palm Beach North Podcast, to stay updated with the future of Palm Beach County’s business community. Listen anywhere podcasts are found or visit palmbeachnorthpodcast.com!
Check us out on social media!
Instagram:
ArtiGras: @artigras
Palm Beach North: @palmbeachnorth
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: @pbnchamber
Facebook:
ArtiGras: /artigrasfineartsfestival
Palm Beach North: /palmbeachnorth
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: /pbnchamber
Website:
To learn more about ArtiGras Podcast, visit: https://www.artigraspodcast.com
To learn more about Palm Beach North Podcast, visit: https://www.palmbeachnorthpodcast.com
To learn more about the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, visit: https://www.pbnchamber.com
Follow our guests!
Palm Beach Symphony Website: https://www.palmbeachsymphony.org
Palm Beach Symphony Instagram: @pbsymphony
Palm Beach Symphony Facebook: /palm beach symphony
Palm Beach Symphony LinkedIn: /company/palm-beach-symphony
David McClymont LinkedIn: /in/david-mcclymont
#ArtiGrasPodcast #DavidMcClymont #PalmBeachSymphony #ArtsLeadership #PalmBeachArts