About Cyrus
You’re probably here to learn more about me.
Before the awards or accomplishments, this is what matters.
The work I do comes from experience.
Not just success, but burnout.
For years, I carried too much responsibility, tried to show up for everyone else, and ignored my own limits. Changing my life was not glamorous. It was exhausting. What shifted everything was learning how to pause. Real space to breathe, think clearly, and choose differently.
Working with organizations like NASA and MIT confirmed something I already knew. Even high performers struggle in silence.
That is why I created Burned Out, But Built for More and the Going to Grow Burnout Recovery Center.
You do not need to be fearless.
You do not need a perfect plan.
You need clarity, space, and a way forward.
My hope is that the tools on this site, the conversations on The Built for More Podcast, and the experiences at the center help you think clearly again and take your next step with confidence.
Change is possible.
And you do not have to carry it alone.
With encouragement,
“Pressure didn’t break me.
It revealed who I could become once burnout no longer led my life.”
Professional Bio
Cyrus Ausar is a Burnout Recovery Speaker, humanitarian, and author with more than 25 years of experience helping high performers regain clarity, confidence, and direction during high-pressure seasons.
He is trusted by organizations nationwide for his ability to meet people where they are and quickly help them think clearly again. Through relatable storytelling, structured frameworks, and practical tools, Cyrus helps professionals reduce mental overload, make confident decisions, and move forward without the cost of burnout.
Cyrus is the author of Burned Out, But Built for More and the creator of The Built for More media platform. His videos, keynotes, and long-form conversations are widely shared because they combine honest personal insight with clear, usable solutions.
He is also the founder of the Going to Grow Burnout Recovery Center in Massillon. The center is a physical space designed for high performers to step away, reset mentally and physically, and regain clarity through immersive massage experiences, one-on-one conversations, and small group sessions.
His work has been featured on Fox 8, CBS, and Channel 3. He is the recipient of the United Way DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Award, the Daymond Mumford Humanitarian Award, recognition as one of Stark County’s 20 Under 40, and Cyrus Ausar Day from the City of Massillon. He has helped communities raise more than 6 million dollars for nonprofit initiatives and has spoken at more than 300 schools and professional events nationwide.
Cyrus teaches from lived experience. His mission is simple. Help high performers think clearly again so they can rebuild confidence, regain control, and move forward without carrying everything alone.
