Beyond OK: A CEO's Journey from Burnout to Mental Wellness

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.