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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.

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John Ainsworth is a former CEO of a regulated financial services company, where he led major organisational change under intense pressure and scrutiny. With over two decades of experience in high-stakes leadership roles, John reached the top of his profession-only to find himself facing an internal crisis that success couldn't shield him from.His personal experience of burnout and mental health breakdown became the catalyst for a powerful journey of self-discovery, recovery, and transformation. Now an entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for mental wellness in leadership, John draws on both his professional expertise and deeply personal story to help others thrive-not just survive-in demanding careers.In Beyond OK, John offers a rare, honest account of what it truly means to lead while struggling inside, and how vulnerability, self-awareness, and psychological tools can help leaders reclaim their health and authenticity. His mission is simple but profound: to break the silence around executive mental health and to show that growth is possible-even after the breaking point. Christine is a full accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with 10 years of experience supporting adults and young people with a wide range of mental health challenge. She holds a post graduate diploma in CBT Buckinghamshire New University and is accredited with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)Christine specialises in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, panic disorder, social anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) she also support clients through work related stress, and trauma.Over the years she has worked in both NHS IAPT and private settings, bringing a depth of experience and cultural sensitivity to her work. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence based. Christine believes in empowering clients to understand the connections between their thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and to build practical skills that support long term well-being. She integrates mindfulness, compassion -focused, person-centred strategies when appropriate, tailoring therapy to each individual needs.Outside of clinical work, Christine enjoys speaking about mental health in churches, spending time in nature. She currently offers sessions online.

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