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 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.

Inside the episode:

· Why business mechanics stop working after $5M ARR

· The math of wasted hours: how $3.1M leaks out every year

· Uber’s Kalanick vs. Microsoft’s Nadella: failure vs. success in human mechanics

· The Mechanics Check: how to diagnose if you need a business coach or a performance coach

This episode is for Founders/Execs who:

· Know the next move but keep hesitating

· Waste hours cleaning up team drama

· Feel like they’re stalling even with the right strategy

· Want to figure out their next leverage point (and how to pick the right coach to move faster)

What to do next:
→ Send this EP to the founder/exec who’s too sharp to stall this long.
→ Follow Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/
→ Book a Pattern-Break Session (link on LinkedIn page) to experience it firsthand (limited spots)

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance.

All examples and stories are illustrative. Results are not guaranteed and will 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, Psychologist, PLLC. All rights reserved.

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 you right now?

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 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.

Inside the Episode

• Why hitting your numbers can still mean $600K a year set on fire
• The Ferrari rule elite operators live by — and coasters ignore until they stall
• How the wrong win can set you back $4M in 12 months you’ll never recover
• The blind bet that drains top talent and speeds up your loss

This episode is for…

• Founders who look like winners on paper but feel the inside is sliding
• Execs burning millions on drift while competitors speed ahead
• Leaders doubling their job instead of their company’s edge
• The rare few who want to be elite operators, not coasters

What to do next

→ Send this EP to the founder/exec who’s too sharp to stall.
→ Follow Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dryishai
→ Book a Mirror Session (link on LinkedIn page) to experience it firsthand (limited spots).

Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Results are not guaranteed and will 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, Psychologist, PLLC. All rights reserved.

(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 your operating system with one built for speed. Without burning you out.

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 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.

Inside the episode:

• The real reason smart leaders still make slow, costly decisions
• The 4 hidden phases of clean, high-leverage decision-making
• Why emotions are actually data — and how to read them right
• The identity shift that helps you frame and solve the real problem

This episode is for Founders/Execs who:

• Make big calls but question themselves mid-move
• Feel like they’re dragging, even when things look fine
• Lead high-stakes teams but second-guess silently
• Want to feel decisive again — without faking it

What to do next:
→ Send this EP to the founder/exec who’s too sharp to stall.
→ Follow Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/
→ Book a Pattern-Break Session (link on LinkedIn page) to experience it firsthand (limited spots)

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Results are not guaranteed and will 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, Psychologist, PLLC. All rights reserved.