Beyond OK: A CEO's Journey from Burnout to Mental Wellness (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781918243581)

In Beyond OK, former CEO John Ainsworth shares his raw, unfiltered journey from the peak of professional success to the depths of burnout, panic attacks, and emotional collapse. What begins as a personal crisis becomes a powerful transformation as John partners with CBT therapist Christine Chinyama to rebuild his life-not just to survive, but to thrive.

Blending gripping personal narrative with evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, this book offers more than inspiration-it delivers practical tools for leaders, executives, and high-performers who are tired of pretending they're "fine." You'll learn how to:

Recognize the hidden trauma of chronic workplace stress

Break free from self-sabotage, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome

Harness vulnerability as a leadership superpower

Rewire anxious thinking and limiting beliefs

Reclaim your identity beyond your job title

Build resilience without sacrificing performance

With a foreword by world champion boxer and mental health advocate Frank Bruno, Beyond OK is both a lifeline and a roadmap for anyone who's realized that "OK" just isn't enough.

If you've ever felt exhausted by success, isolated at the top, or trapped in the prison of your own expectations-this book is your invitation to transform.