Every founder hits limits. The question is which ones. Business mechanics carry you into 7 figures. But past $5M, human mechanics become the choke point. That’s when the cost explodes. You could be leaking millions a year without even seeing it. This episode shows you how to tell if it’s time for a business coach… or a performance coach. About the Podcast Built for high-performers who don’t need help. Just leverage. This is the show that...

Your numbers look good. Your team looks busy. You think you’re winning. But every week of drift is burning dollars and growth you can never get back. That’s how $10M+ companies die in slow motion. Not from the market. Not from their people. But from three sins that kill momentum while everyone’s still clapping. It’s what gutted WeWork. InVision. Theranos. And it’s what will gut you — unless you see it first. Elite operators catch it early. Coasters float blind until the crash. Which one are y...

(originally published Sept 6, 2024) You thought smart decisions came from logic and discipline. But the smartest leaders? They reframe decisions before they make them. Most leaders waste time treating every choice the same. They miss the hidden cost of decision drag. This episode flips the whole game. You’ll see why elite leaders don’t just decide faster. They decide cleaner. Once you get this shift, you stop second-guessing. You stop dragging. You move with precision. It’s like replacing you...

Episode Summary: You’re not the CEO. You’re still the star player. That move is quietly costing you millions in lost valuation, team velocity, and time. In this episode, Dr. Yishai breaks the myth that hustle scales. It doesn’t. It stalls you. You’ll see how staying in the game silently caps your revenue, valuation, and optionality. He breaks down the math behind the ceiling you built yourself. And shows how Bezos scaled by stepping back — while Oprah lost $100M by staying too cl...

You thought success would kill your doubt. It didn’t. It scaled it. Every hour you hesitate costs thousands — sometimes millions — in burned payroll, lost deals, and silent trust leaks. If you’ve ever stared at a big decision and felt frozen, this episode is for you. I’ve been there. My clients have been there. In it, you’ll hear why doubt doesn’t disappear when you “make it”… and how to stop it from bleeding your business dry. There are only two kinds of founders: Pretenders — wait for certa...

Still feel effort? You’re dragging 100lbs uphill while top founders sprint past you barefoot and smiling. Effort feels real. But it’s a trap that can cost you $432K+ a year. And your edge. This episode hands you the cheat code top founders use to make hard feel light. About the Podcast Built for high-performers who don’t need help. Just leverage. This is the show that breaks what quietly kills performance at scale. Especially the mental patterns slowing down even the smartest f...

Episode Summary: Most high performers treat doubt like a red flag. They either believe it and stall… or fight it and bleed energy. But the ones who scale? They use doubt as leverage. Inside, you'll learn how top founders and execs turn hesitation into decision speed. And why fighting your doubt may be the hidden cost draining your time, clarity, and growth. This isn’t your typical mindset fluff. It’s how the best move faster without dragging dead weight. About the Podcast: Welcome...

Most founders think stress is a problem to solve. They try to suppress it, manage it, or push through it. But actually, stress isn’t the threat. It’s a signal. A diagnostic. And when you treat it like something to get rid of, you miss the important message it’s trying to send. The result? Slower decisions, tension with your team, and momentum leaks you can’t afford. But if you know how to carry it — stress becomes your engine, not your enemy. Today, you'll learn how to...

Most founders push harder when pressure hits. But the real drag on performance isn’t strategy — it’s what you’re doing with your emotions. In this episode, Dr. Yishai breaks down the three hidden patterns that slow high-performers down, and shares what some top execs do differently to unlock speed, clarity, and execution — without burning out. Welcome to Think Mastery, where doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari helps high-performing founders and leaders unlock...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you'll hear real talk about life and business. Plus, how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Bill Blain, founder and principal of Windshift Capital, strategist at Shard Capital, and author of Blaine’s Morning Porridge, a sharp, witty market commentary read by over 10,000 bankers, investor...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you'll hear real talk about life and business. Plus, how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Schlafly, serial entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Mighty Cricket, and COO of JTolan Law. Sarah is a business builder, team empowerer, and master of cross-company execution. She’s helped la...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you'll hear real talk about life and business. Plus, how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Kamran Adil—CEO of CloudTech, adjunct professor at the New York Institute of Technology, Forbes Business Council member, and a leader who champions a human first approach in tech. Kamran shares hi...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you'll hear real talk about life and business. Plus, how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Oksana Matviichuk—the founder and CEO of OM Strategic Forecasting, co-author of the USA Today Best Seller Game On, Leaders Who Last, and one of New York’s top women leaders in 2023 and 2024. With ...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you'll hear real talk about life and business. Plus, how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Brad Federman, co-founder of Aspire Talent Advisory, CEO of Performance Point, and best-selling author of three books. Brad has navigated the challenges of running multiple companies and transform...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you'll hear real talk about life and business—plus how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Brendan Keegan, Chairman and Chief Executive of Beefierless Ventures, co-owner of Andretti Racing and United Auto Sports, and Senior Advisor to some of the world's largest private equity firms. Bren...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you'll hear real talk about life and business—plus how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Fred Diamond, co-founder of the Institute for Excellence in Sales and a dedicated advocate for Lyme disease awareness. Fred shares how investing in top sales talent, empowering women in sales, and e...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you'll hear real talk about life and business—plus how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Christine Colucci, president and CEO of R&M, to uncover how true value is built through a passion for the process rather than just chasing a prize. Christine shares her journey of taking risks, ...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you'll hear real talk about life and business. Plus, how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Hugh Hornsby, a business leader and consultant who has turned his hard times into strength. Hugh shares his journey—from the tough lessons of his childhood and his powerful mother's words to over...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari, this podcast explores real-life insights on leadership, business, and personal growth. Learn practical psychology to sharpen your thinking and level up your success. Today’s guest is Vince Burruano, a seasoned sales leader and president of Vince Burruano Consulting Services. With over 30 years of experience in sales and leadership, Vince has learned that humility...

Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast, you’ll hear real talk about life and business. Plus, how to use psychology to create more mastery and success in both. In this episode, I sit down with Paul Luen, an award-winning entrepreneur, Amazon best-selling author, and founder/CEO of multiple companies spanning sectors from maritime and drone technology to property development and health t...