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 help everyone else, and ignored my own limits. Changing my life wasn’t glamorous. It was exhausting. What shifted everything was learning the power of a real pause — 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’s why I created Burned Out, But Built for More and the Going to Grow Burnout Recovery Center.
You don’t need to be fearless.
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You need clarity, space, and a path 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 take your next step with confidence.
Change is possible.
And you don’t 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 Coach, humanitarian, and author with more than 25 years of experience helping professionals regain clarity and direction during high-pressure seasons.
He is trusted by organizations nationwide for his ability to meet people where they are through relatable storytelling, practical mindset tools, and clear strategy. Across corporate environments, schools, and community programs, Cyrus helps overworked people slow down, reduce mental overload, and move forward with confidence.
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 solutions people can apply immediately.
He is also the founder of the Going to Grow Burnout Recovery Center in Massillon, Ohio — a physical proof of concept for his approachable model of mental wellness. The center offers immersive massage experiences, coaching sessions, and small-group classes designed to help professionals reset both mentally and physically.
His work has been featured on Fox 8, CBS, and Channel 3. He has received 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 nonprofits and has spoken at more than 300 schools and professional events nationwide.
Professionals connect with Cyrus because he teaches from lived experience. His mission is simple: to help people grow through overwhelming seasons so they can rebuild peace, confidence, and a clear path forward.
