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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. 

  1. JAN 29

    What Breaks When You Try to Sound Responsible (Jimi Gibson) | 373

    You are doing the job right.  But your words are starting to slip. Meetings sound fine. Decisions take longer. People nod, then hesitate. You wonder if it’s ego. Or doubt. Or if you are slowly losing the room. Jimi Gibson was asked to become the public voice of a company he didn’t found. In one meeting, a single sentence landed flat. Nothing broke out loud. But authority cracked. Most leaders try to smooth that moment away. That is when trust starts thinning. Press play to hear why the tension you want gone is the same thing that keeps your voice sharp and how to catch the moment before it costs you. ABOUT JIMI Jimi Gibson has spent decades inside fast-growing companies watching what actually moves people and where influence quietly breaks under pressure. He has helped shape how hundreds of leaders speak when the stakes are real and mistakes linger. INSIDE THE EPISODE • When your message stops landing clean • The pressure of speaking for something bigger • The move leaders make that dulls authority • The shift that turns tension into leverage • A real meeting moment where it changes THIS EPISODE IS FOR • Leaders carrying visibility they did not expect • Founders whose words no longer land • Executives stepping into public authority • High performers who second guess themselves • Builders who want clarity without sanding edges GUEST LINKS Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: https://thriveagency.com/ WHAT TO DO NEXT • Press play and notice the moment that sounds familiar. Then share this with the leader who feels it too. Ask them: “Where did your words last lose weight?” • Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/ • Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself. ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.

    48 min

  2. JAN 22

    The Real Reason Leaders Hesitate at the Next Level (Ari Galper) | 372

    You feel the stretch. The game is bigger now. The move looks right on paper. But something doesn’t settle. Ari Galper has spent decades building trust at the highest levels with companies. When invited into an advisory role, a new hesitation showed up. We didn’t push past it. We listened. It became data. Ignoring it would have slowed the move. Listening told him exactly how to step in cleanly. ABOUT ARI:  Ari Galper is the world’s #1 authority on trust-based selling, with 25 years showing leaders how to collapse long sales cycles into one honest conversation. INSIDE THE EPISODE • Why a bigger role creates hesitation before anything goes wrong • How identity shifts show up before skill gaps ever do • The mistake leaders make when they force clarity too early • The moment hesitation becomes useful data instead of resistance • How clear signals create a clean entry without second guessing THIS EPISODE IS FOR • Founders stepping into a bigger role • Leaders invited into advisory positions • High performers who feel subtle resistance • Executives who want clean next moves • Builders who do not want false confidence GUEST LINKS • Website: https://arigalper.com/ • AriAI: https://arigalper.ai/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arigalper/ WHAT TO DO NEXT • Share this with the leader stepping into a bigger game. Ask them: “What are you ignoring that might be data?” • Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/ • Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself. ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.     ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.

    36 min

  3. JAN 15

    Why Leadership Feels Heavier Than It Should (Kira Shishkin) | 371

    Uncertainty shows up. Not as noise. But as pressure. Not as failure. But as something you want to escape. Most leaders either push it away or get stuck inside it. You still lead. You still decide. But something feels heavier than it should. And when things feel heavier, everything moves slower. This conversation stays in that moment. Kira Shishkin brings a sharp perspective on how leaders cut through noise while carrying real pressure. And shows a different way through it. INSIDE THE EPISODE • When doubt feels heavier than it should, even when things look fine on the outside • How uncertainty turns into pressure when it gets treated like a problem to fix • The moment pushing harder stops working and everything feels slower • What changes when doubt is read instead of fought THIS EPISODE IS FOR • Leaders who carry the weight of decisions quietly • Founders who still move forward even when it feels heavy • High performers who feel pressure no one sees ABOUT KIRA Kira Shishkin is a founder helping busy professionals cut the noise and keep the signal. He cares deeply about understanding the people he serves. And he is honest about the pressure of leading through uncertainty. GUEST LINKS https://www.informed.now - Your news concierge to beat information overload. Minimal. Factual. No bias. No ads. Know more. Read less. Connect with Kira Shishkin - https://l.informed.now/kira WHAT TO DO NEXT Know a founder who carries a lot without saying much? Send this to them and ask: “Does this match how leadership feels for you lately?” It may help them breathe easier about what they’re carrying. And they’ll remember you as someone who gets it.Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself.ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. The truth is simple. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. This show helps you fix that. Stop outworking the slowdown. Upgrade the machine. We make hyper-performance simple and accessible for every founder ready to unlock real speed. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, co ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.

    44 min

  4. JAN 8

    Why You Keep Second Guessing Yourself as a Founder (Pete Sacco) | 370

    You can have more data than ever. And still feel slower than you should. Before email. Before meetings. A verdict gets made about the day. In this conversation with Pete Sacco, we explore why high performers don’t get stuck from lack of information. They get stuck because they turn internal signals into conclusions. If you’ve ever felt behind before the day even started, this one lands. About Pete Pete Sacco is a veteran engineer and founder who has built and led large-scale energy and data infrastructure while staying deeply human in how he thinks and decides. INSIDE THE EPISODE ·        Why leaders feel slow despite strong results ·        How fast judgment turns signals into verdicts ·        Where the old approach breaks ·        The shift from judgment to interpretation ·        What changes when leaders stop second-guessing THIS EPISODE IS FOR Founders and leaders who feel slower than they look on paper and want cleaner decisions without forcing. WHAT TO DO NEXT Share this episode with the leader who keeps mistaking internal signals for verdicts.  Ask them this: What if nothing inside you is a problem? Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/ Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself. Guest Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertsacco/Personal site: https://www.petesacco.com/PTS Data Center Solutions: https://www.ptsdcs.com/Book. Living in Bliss: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Bliss-Achieve-Balanced-Existence/dp/1636803725ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. The truth is simple. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. This show helps you fix that. Stop outworking the slowdown. Upgrade the machine. We make hyper-performance simple and accessible for every founder ready to unlock real speed. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results are not guaranteed and will vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that im ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.

    49 min

  5. JAN 1

    The Bottleneck Hiding In Plain Sight (Tom Schwab) | 369

    Want a team that grows the business even when you’re not there? That’s what Tom wants. People who think. Experiment. Learn. Lead. But here’s the problem. Things still slow down when the work gets unclear. People wait. Look up the chain. Ask him what to do. And the harder he tries to help… the more he becomes the bottleneck. Which means everything keeps coming back to him. And when everything keeps coming back to you… growth slows. What actually creates a team that keeps growing on its own? Not because you push harder.  Because of how you show up. And where this conversation goes… is not where most leaders expect to look first. About Tom Tom Schwab is the founder of Interview Valet and a pioneer in podcast interview marketing, helping leaders grow through real conversations that compound. INSIDE THE EPISODE Why having answers can quietly slow the whole companyThe shift that helps your team solve more on their ownWhat changes when people start learning faster than you expectThe rewards that teach people to take the leadTHIS EPISODE IS FOR Leaders who still feel everything runs through themFounders who want speed without becoming the bottleneckTeams who freeze when things feel unclearBuilders who want a culture that experiments, learns, and levels upGUEST LINKS Website: https://interviewvalet.com/thinkmastery/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmschwab/ Book: Podcast Guest Profits - https://www.amazon.com/Podcast-Guest-Profits-Business-Interview/dp/1945930650WHAT TO DO NEXT Share this with the leader who keeps carrying more and still feels stuck. Ask them: “What would change if your team grew because of how you lead?”Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself.ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. The truth is simple. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. This show helps you fix that. Stop outworking the slowdown. Upgrade the machine. We make hyper-performance simple and accessible for every founder ready to unlock real speed. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial ad ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.

    53 min

  6. 12/25/2025

    Too Many Good Options (Bill Goodwin) | 368

    You are not stuck because you have too many options. You are stuck because choosing one means letting the others down. You know what the smart move is. You just cannot make yourself commit to it. So you keep everything alive. And everything slows. Every week you wait, the choice gets heavier. This episode shows where that hesitation really comes from. And what finally makes the choice feel clean. Bill Goodwin is the founder of Priority Living Consulting Group and author of Priority Living, helping leaders make clear choices without losing alignment or momentum. INSIDE THE EPISODE (FINAL CUT) Why having too many good options can quietly stall progress.The real emotional cost of choosing one path.The distinction that makes hesitation disappear.How one clean choice can restore speed everywhere else.THIS EPISODE IS FOR Founders pulled by too many good optionsLeaders who know the right move but hesitate to commitHigh performers keeping everything alive and feeling slower for itExecutives who want momentum without inner conflictGUEST LINKS Book: https://www.prioritylivingcg.com/priority-living-bookWebsite: https://www.prioritylivingcg.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/coachbillgoodwinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-goodwin-09549099/WHAT TO DO NEXT ·        Share this with the leader who keeps everything open and feels stuck. Ask them this: “What are you avoiding choosing?” ·        Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/ ·        Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself. ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slowdown. It only burns them out. The truth is simple. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. This show helps you fix that. Stop outworking the slowdown. Upgrade the machine. We make hyper-performance simple and accessible for every founder ready to unlock real speed. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.   DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance.  All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.

    53 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Why Everything Stalls When It Matters (Derek Crager) | 367

    Your team knows what to do. Then the moment comes.  Pressure goes up, and everything slows down.  Someone hesitates. Guesses. Asks the same question they already asked last week. The real cost is not training. It is the pause.  Derek is the CEO of Practical AI and the creator of Pocket Mentor, built to keep people moving when real work gets unclear.    He built Amazon’s highest-rated training program. And still watched people freeze when it mattered most. Not because they were lazy. Not because they did not care.   Because the moment arrived. And no one wanted to get it wrong. It’s true for frontline workers. But also for managers and execs – on a whole other level.  Same slowdown. Three different fears. What does it actually take to keep the work moving at every level? Inside the episode Where work actually slows. People do not stall because of training. They stall because they need answers in the middle of working.Why one message isn't enough. Frontline workers, managers, and execs slow down for different reasons. When you speak to only one, the work still stalls.The moment the old model breaks. Hours of onboarding videos still leave people stopping, guessing, or feeling judged when they have a question.How to get the right words, to the right people, at the right time. To keep things moving smoothly.  This episode is for Founders whose teams slow down at the exact moment results matter.Leaders tired of answering the same question in five different ways.Execs who look fast on paper but feel drag underneath.High performers who want motion without more pressure.  Connect with Derek: Website: https://www.practicalai.appBook (Free Chapter): https://www.humanfirstai.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/Email: dc@practicalai.app  What to do next Share this with the leader who keeps saying, “Why does this keep slowing down?” Ask them this: “Where does the work pause when it should flow?”Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself. About the podcast You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. The truth is simple. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. This show helps you fix that. Stop outworking the slowdown. Upgrade the machine. We make hyper-performance simple and accessible for every founder ready to unlock real speed. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.   Disclaimer ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.

    1h 2m

  8. 12/12/2025

    Escape Feels Like Speed (Eric Rogell) | 366

    You say you want speed.  But what you really want is relief. So you chase what feels lighter. New ideas. New paths. New distractions. It feels like movement. But it quietly slows you down. In this conversation with Eric, we expose why losing focus is not a productivity problem. It is a fear problem. And what it actually takes to stay with the one thing that matters when escape feels easier. Eric Rogell is a bestselling author and leadership expert who has spent years studying courage, presence, and what separates real strength from performative motion. INSIDE THE EPISODE • Why focus starts to feel heavy When pressure rises, your nervous system looks for relief. Distraction feels like speed, but it is not. • The hidden reason leaders drift Focus breaks when staying present requires courage. Escape is easier than commitment. • Where the old approach fails More discipline does not fix fear. Trying harder only adds weight. • The distinction that changes everything Focus is not about forcing attention. It is about choosing courage over comfort. • What to notice going forward Anytime something shiny pulls you away, ask what you are avoiding, not what you are missing. THIS EPISODE IS FOR • Founders who feel busy but slower than they used to • Leaders jumping between ideas that all feel urgent • High performers mistaking relief for progress • Anyone who knows their real work but keeps stepping away from it WHAT TO DO NEXT Share this with the founder who keeps changing direction but says they want momentum. Ask them this: “What would happen if you stayed?”Follow Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Book a Pattern Break Session on his LinkedIn page to feel the shift yourself.ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed.  But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slowdown. It only burns them out. The truth is simple. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. This show helps you fix that. Stop outworking the slowdown. Upgrade the machine.  We make hyper-performance simple and accessible for every founder ready to unlock real speed. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance.  All examples and stories are illustrative. Some stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.  Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being.  © 2025 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved. ABOUT THE PODCAST You were built for speed. But right now you feel slower than you look on paper. Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out. Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade. So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing. Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari. DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.

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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. 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Yishai
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    377
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai
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