Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai

(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 shi...

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....

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 f...

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 pe...

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 fl...

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 carr...

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...

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 autho...

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 L...

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, Forbe...

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...

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-sellin...

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 Raci...

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...

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 p...

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. Hu...

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...

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...

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 p...

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 Karrie Sullivan, the founder and CEO of Culminate Strategy Group, a trailblazer in transformi...

Dr. Yishai welcomes Raahuul Kapoor, founding partner of Sibling Cigars and co-founder of Surya Concepts, to share his powerful insights on building trust, bouncing back from setbacks, and creating real success. Raahuul’s journey is packed with hard-won lessons about growing through challenges, fostering strong relationships, and unlocking new opportunities by focusing on people, not transactions....

Dr. Yishai welcomes Leo Scheinkman, founder of Triumph Sports Marketing and President of Triumph Sports Foundation, to share how small, intentional actions can drive big results. Leo reveals the leadership and mentorship strategies that helped him build a global career and create opportunities for others. Learn how simplifying your approach, focusing on purpose, and building strong relationships c...

  Dr. Yishai welcomes Jeff Lackey, founder of JKL Advisors and talent expert, to share how investing in people drives massive growth. Jeff shares lessons from hiring over 1 million people, the key to great leadership, and how listening can make you a stronger and more successful leader. Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Y...

Dr. Yishai welcomes Damon Burton, President of SEO National, who shares his journey from outranking billion-dollar companies to helping clients achieve life-changing results. Damon reveals the keys to mastering SEO, building long-term client relationships, and navigating the evolving seasons of entrepreneurship with intentionality and focus. Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr Yishai. Hosted by Docto...

Dr. Yishai welcomes David Cross, Fortune 50 executive and Navy veteran, to share the secrets of resilience, emotional mastery, and leadership. Learn how David overcame extraordinary challenges to thrive in life and business—and how you can do the same. Welcome to Think Mastery with Dr Yishai. Hosted by Doctor of Psychology, entrepreneur, and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari. On this podcast,...