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.

You win. Then you wake up and feel lost.
And no one warned you about that part.

This episode shows you how to rebuild the version of you that can climb your next mountain without losing yourself.

Nick thought retirement would feel like a forever summer.
Warm. Easy. Free. And it did, for a bit. But then it was miserable.
No mission. No pull. No clear self.

Most people fear failing.
But the deeper fear is who you become after the win fades.

Nick rebuilt meaning, structure, and drive when his old identity ended.
And you learn the simple moves that stop drift and bring back direction.

Inside the Episode

• Why success feels empty when the structure that held your life together disappears, and how a simple personal audit gives you back control fast.

• Drift costs months. When you split your focus across shiny paths, you lose speed. One main thing makes your results jump.

• Find your worthy rival. Old you waits. New you shows up.

This episode is for founders and execs who

• Hit a big milestone and felt less joy, not more
• Keep bouncing between shiny ideas and lose their main thing
• Want a clean way to rebuild purpose after a big shift in work or life

What to do next

• Share this with the founder who is already winning but feels drift under the surface. Ask them this: "How long do you want to wait to become your next iteration?" They'll remember you as the person who sees even greater things in their future.
• 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

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.

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.

Every company says emotional intelligence matters.
But if EI works… why are so many top performers still stuck?
Why do smart people hesitate? Why do leaders plateau? Why do teams still fall apart?

This episode starts with how Nada trains EI (emotional intellgience) inside Fortune 500 companies. Then we expose the real truth your career actually runs on.

EI helps you talk better.
Self-confidence helps you live better.
And only one of them gets you out of purgatory.

Inside the conversation, you’ll see why 83% of professionals struggle with confidence, why comfort kills growth, and how to build the courage to make real moves before life forces your hand.
This is one of the most honest talks we’ve ever had on the show.

Inside the Episode

• Why emotional intelligence stopped being enough... and how EI without self-confidence becomes performance, not leadership.

• Micro-confidence vs self-confidence. Why skill isn’t enough. How to stop overthinking and start moving again.

• The math of comfort-zone purgatory. Why staying “fine” drains momentum. How to feel alive again and take real action.

• Pain as a cage vs fuel. How to turn loss into lift. So you rise instead of freeze.

• Alignment, integrity, and saying no. Why you can’t influence anyone when you’re unclear on what you stand for.

Confidence is the switch. You forgot where it is.

This Episode Is For Founders & Execs Who…

• Feel capable but still hesitate.
• Are living the same week on repeat (and feel the cost).
• Want clarity, courage, and conviction without waiting for a crisis.
• Want leadership that’s felt, not performed.

Guest Links

Website: https://www.nadalena.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena/

Host Links

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)

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.

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.