Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
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 founders. If you never want to get dragged down by pressure, burnout, or hesitation… welcome home. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari.
Episodes
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 firs...
(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...
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 step...
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 a...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 Barkh...
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 sh...
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...
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 lea...
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 Las...
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 na...
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...
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 h...
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 ju...
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...
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 ex...
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 marit...
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 Pankit Desai, co-founder and CEO of Sequretek, a global cybersecurity organization dedicated to protecting businesses and empowering te...
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