This week on The Business Couch with Dr. Yishai, I had Brent Freeman, serial entrepreneur, Founder and President of Stealth Venture Labs, and passionate social entrepreneur on a mission to generate profits hand-over-fist, hand-in-hand with positive social impact.

Our Story Tuesday conversation was so packed and full of value that I just had to share it with you in two parts which means a double dose of lessons this week! 

In part 1, Episode 175, Brent shared two entrepreneurial ventures that failed and how the lessons from his failures catalyzed the creation and success of Stealth Venture Labs. 

In part 2, Episode 176, Brent continued digging into his complex process of failure, loss, and grief and shares how he navigated them to extract some the most important lessons that are now the keystones for his ongoing success. 

If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to episodes 175 and 176 to learn from a successful serial entrepreneur and leader who has lived and learned through repeated and profound setbacks and failure, turning them into a personal renaissance to build a bigger and better business and future. 

At the end of our conversation, Brent asked me about how to reduce the refractionary period after high stress and to reduce or prevent chronic stress from becoming the dominant experience for his teams, including ways to respond better and have a better quality of life when stress attacks. 

So today, I’m talking about high-stress and how you can handle it for yourself and your teams to keep them at peak performance.  

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Connect with Dr. Yishai: 

Podcast Site: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Website: https://www.DrYishai.com/

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/

Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.

Brent Freeman is a serial entrepreneur, Founder and President of Stealth Venture Labs and passionate social entrepreneur on a mission to generate profits hand-over-fist, hand-in-hand with positive social impact.

Our Story Tuesday conversation was so packed and full of value that I just had to share it with you in two parts! 

In part 1, Brent shares two entrepreneurial ventures that failed and how the lessons from his failures catalyzed the creation and success of Stealth Venture Labs. 

In part 2, Brent continues digging into his complex process of failure, loss, and grief and shares how he navigated them to extract some of the most important lessons that are the keystones for his ongoing success. 

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Guest Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentjfreeman/

Personal Website: https://brentfreeman.me/

Business Website: https://www.stealthventurelabs.com/

Host Links:

Podcast Website: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Connect with Dr. Yishai: https://www.DrYishai.com/contact
Dr. Yishai’s email: [email protected]
Dr. Yishai’s Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.

Brent Freeman is a serial entrepreneur, Founder and President of Stealth Venture Labs, and passionate social entrepreneur on a mission to generate profits hand-over-fist, hand-in-hand with positive social impact.

Our Story Tuesday conversation was so packed and full of value that I just had to share it with you in two parts! 

In part 1, Brent shares two entrepreneurial ventures that failed and how the lessons from his failures catalyzed the creation and success of Stealth Venture Labs. 

In part 2, Brent continues digging into his complex process of failure, loss, and grief and shares how he navigated them to extract some of the most important lessons that are the keystones for his ongoing success. 

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Guest Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentjfreeman/

Personal Website: https://brentfreeman.me/

Business Website: https://www.stealthventurelabs.com/

Host Links:

Podcast Website: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Connect with Dr. Yishai: https://www.DrYishai.com/contact
Dr. Yishai’s email: [email protected]
Dr. Yishai’s Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.

This week on The Business Couch with Dr. Yishai, I had Brent Freeman, Founder and President of Stealth Venture Labs, and passionate social entrepreneur on a mission to generate profits hand-over-fist, hand-in-hand with positive social impact.

Our Insight Sunday conversation was so packed and full of value that I just had to share it with you in two parts, so this week you got a double dose of Insight with Brent! 

If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to episodes 172 and 173 to learn from a successful serial entrepreneur and leader who lives and succeeds by taking care of his teams so they can perform to their highest potential. 

Since next week will be a double dose of lessons with Brent, I won’t jump into answering his question just yet… especially because you haven’t heard it yet! 

Instead, I’m digging into stress and entrepreneurship. We’ll talk science, stories, and tackle tough topics like the perpetual stress cycles of entrepreneurship and the struggle to separate it from your sense of self as a business owner, leader, and human. Plus, of course, you’ll get some tangible takeaways on handling daily stress.  

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Connect with Dr. Yishai: 

Podcast Site: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Website: https://www.DrYishai.com/

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/

Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.

Brent Freeman is a serial entrepreneur, Founder and President of Stealth Venture Labs and passionate social entrepreneur on a mission to generate profits hand-over-fist, hand-in-hand with positive social impact.

Our Insight Sunday conversation was so packed and full of value that I just had to share it with you in two parts! 

In part 1, Brent shares his story of becoming inspired to be an entrepreneur and what sparked his passion for social entrepreneurship. He talks about the mindset of social entrepreneurship as an inside-out process and how he creates the culture of caring as a leader. 

In part 2, Brent continues by talking about the tools and tactics he implements inside Stealth Venture Labs to create dedicated, empowered, high-performing, and passionate teams as part of his social entrepreneurship mission. 

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Guest Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentjfreeman/

Personal Website: https://brentfreeman.me/

Business Website: https://www.stealthventurelabs.com/

Host Links:

Podcast Website: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Connect with Dr. Yishai: https://www.DrYishai.com/contact
Dr. Yishai’s email: [email protected]
Dr. Yishai’s Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.

Brent Freeman is a serial entrepreneur, Founder and President of Stealth Venture Labs and passionate social entrepreneur on a mission to generate profits hand-over-fist, hand-in-hand with positive social impact.

Our Insight Sunday conversation was so packed and full of value that I just had to share it with you in two parts! 

In part 1, Brent shares his story of becoming inspired to be an entrepreneur and what sparked his passion for social entrepreneurship. He talks about the mindset of social entrepreneurship as an inside-out process and how he creates the culture of caring as a leader. 

In part 2, Brent continues by talking about the tools and tactics he implements inside Stealth Venture Labs to create dedicated, empowered, high-performing, and passionate teams as part of his social entrepreneurship mission. 

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Guest Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentjfreeman/

Personal Website: https://brentfreeman.me/

Business Website: https://www.stealthventurelabs.com/

Host Links:

Podcast Website: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Connect with Dr. Yishai: https://www.DrYishai.com/contact
Dr. Yishai’s email: [email protected]
Dr. Yishai’s Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.

This week on The Business Couch with Dr. Yishai, I had Dr. Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weil Cornell Medicine, and an expert in mentorship and leadership development, holding multiple awards. She interviews the most successful people of our generation including Nobel laureates, astronauts, CEOs, and Olympic Champions to pick apart and learn from their habits and practices to optimize your own success.

Dr. Gotain is a regular contributor to top publications like Forbes, Psychology Today, Nature, and Scientific American, which underscores her passion and obsession for top performance, which has recently culminated in writing her new book: “The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance.”

If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to episodes 169 and 170 if you want to learn about high performance and the story and lessons for how Dr. Gotian became obsessed with high performance, leadership development, lessons and stories along the way, and of course her research on the 4 puzzle pieces that fit together in the most successful high performers with takeaways you can start implementing immediately. 

At the end of our conversation, Dr. Gotian shared an observation about perfectionism being a moving target, about the relationship between perfectionism, procrastination, and paralysis. She the asked me for my solution to how we can stop getting caught in a cycle of chasing perfectionism, procrastinating because it is perpetually elusive, and getting paralyzed as a result. 

So today, you’ll hear me talk all about perfectionism, procrastination, and paralysis. You’ll hear me define, deconstruct, and then rebuild an understanding of those processes that can flip them from problematic to propelling you forward. 

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Connect with Dr. Yishai: 

Podcast Site: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Website: https://www.DrYishai.com/

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/

Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.

Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weil Cornell Medicine, and an expert in mentorship and leadership development, holding multiple awards. She interviews the most successful people of our generation including Nobel laureates, astronauts, CEOs, and Olympic Champions to pick apart and learn from their habits and practices to optimize your own success. 

Dr. Gotian regularly contributes to Forbes, Psychology Today, Nature, and Scientific American, is an international keynote speaker, hosts “The Mentorship Project” podcast, and her new book, “The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance” is available on Amazon and ships out in January of 2022.

On Story Tuesday, Dr. Gotian shares her story of pursuing her doctorate at 43 while working full time and raising a family. She shares the one question that set her down the path of developing her passion, curiosity, and forming her 4-piece puzzle that has contributed to her high performance and success. 

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.ruthgotian.com/about

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthgotian

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Factor-Developing-Skillset-Performance/dp/1398602299

Host Links:

Podcast Website:https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Dr. Yishai’s email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai

Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.

Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weil Cornell Medicine, and an expert in mentorship and leadership development, holding multiple awards. She interviews the most successful people of our generation including Nobel laureates, astronauts, CEOs, and Olympic Champions to pick apart and learn from their habits and practices to optimize your own success. 

Dr. Gotian regularly contributes to Forbes, Psychology Today, Nature, and Scientific American, is an international keynote speaker, hosts “The Mentorship Project” podcast, and her new book, “The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance” is available on Amazon and ships out in January of 2022.

On Insight Sunday, Dr. Gotian shares her story of becoming obsessed with high performance, mentorship, and leadership development. She shares her research on the 4 puzzle pieces that consistently fit together in the most successful highest performers, including Olympians, astronauts, and Nobel laureates. We talk about the difference between habits and these principles, how to cultivate them, and mindset obstacles that can get in the way of reaching your highest performance.

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.ruthgotian.com/about

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthgotian

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Factor-Developing-Skillset-Performance/dp/1398602299

Host Links:

Podcast Website:https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Dr. Yishai’s email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai

Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.

This week on The Business Couch with Dr. Yishai, I had Maxine Cunningham is an economist, the Founder and CEO of “Pick My Brain,” a platform that is changing and shaping the way we access, share, exchange, and gain expertise, which is fast becoming known as the knowledge economy.

If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to episodes 166 and 167 to learn from a trained economist turned investment banker turned startup founder, CEO, and visionary of the emerging knowledge economy.

At the end of our episode, Maxine got to ask me a question she would like me to answer – and this one really turned the tables on me! 

Maxine asked, “What is the number 1 most important thing in your field you’ve learned that’s transferrable to the most amount of people? In other words, if you could share one thing with the world, what would it be and why?”

So today, I am talking all about the revelation that rocked my world, and how it can rock yours too. I’m also covering why it’s become my obsession, my mission, and my reason for building multiple businesses and envisioning an enduring legacy. 

This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching

Connect with Dr. Yishai: 

Podcast Site: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/
Website: https://www.DrYishai.com/

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/

Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. 

© 2020 Yishai B LLC. 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.