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March 6, 2025 39 mins

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. Brendan shares his journey of transforming risk into opportunity through systems thinking, strategic playbooks, and fearless leadership. Discover how stepping back from day-to-day operations to empower others—and using business crises as catalysts—can drive transformational growth and leave a lasting impact.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • How to harness systems thinking and build a playbook to navigate crises.
  • The value of strategic risk-taking and knowing when to step back to step up.
  • Ways to create a culture that drives innovation and attracts top talent.
  • Lessons from navigating major business challenges like the tech bubble, 9/11, and COVID.
  • Strategies for developing fearless leaders and driving transformational growth.

Why This Episode is Worth Your Time:

  • Real-life lessons from a seasoned CEO turned board advisor.
  • Actionable insights on balancing operational control with empowering teams.
  • A fresh perspective on turning challenges into strategic advantages.
  • Tips for founders, executives, and leaders to foster sustainable growth.
  • Learn how to leverage your experience to build a legacy of fearless leadership.

Learn More About Dr. Yishai: If you're ready to level up your leadership, decision-making, and emotional intelligence, connect with Dr. Yishai for one-on-one coaching or explore more resources at https://www.dryishai.com/.

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Disclaimer: All content shared in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.
© 2024 Yishai Barkhordari, Psychologist, PLLC. All rights reserved.

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