CONFESSIONS OF A CEO
My Life in an Out-of-Balance World
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been an uncompromising voice in environmental and public health advocacy who has significantly impacted contemporary thinking. He has helped raise awareness of pollution, corporate accountability and, controversially, health-related issues like vaccine safety. Kennedy’s influence can be seen in businessman Tom Gegax. Inspired by Kennedy’s environmental advocacy and commitment to social justice, Gegax adopted similar principles in his business practices at Tires Plus. He integrated wellness initiatives that emphasized not only employee health but also corporate responsibility towards the environment and local communities.
Gegax’s alignment with some of Kennedy’s ideals reflects a broader cultural shift towards prioritizing ethical considerations in business, showcasing how Kennedy’s advocacy has resonated beyond politics and into the corporate world. Through this connection, Kennedy’s influence continues to shape the consciousness of leaders seeking to balance profitability with purpose. Kennedy is featured in the new documentary, Confessions of a CEO – My life in an out-of-balance world.
FEATURING
DEEPAK CHOPRA
ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.
DAN BUETTNER
CONFESSIONS OF A CEO
My Life in an Out-of-Balance World
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been an uncompromising voice in environmental and public health advocacy who has significantly impacted contemporary thinking. He has helped raise awareness of pollution, corporate accountability and, controversially, health-related issues like vaccine safety. Kennedy’s influence can be seen in businessman Tom Gegax. Inspired by Kennedy’s environmental advocacy and commitment to social justice, Gegax adopted similar principles in his business practices at Tires Plus. He integrated wellness initiatives that emphasized not only employee health but also corporate responsibility towards the environment and local communities.
Gegax’s alignment with some of Kennedy’s ideals reflects a broader cultural shift towards prioritizing ethical considerations in business, showcasing how Kennedy’s advocacy has resonated beyond politics and into the corporate world. Through this connection, Kennedy’s influence continues to shape the consciousness of leaders seeking to balance profitability with purpose. Kennedy is featured in the new documentary, Confessions of a CEO – My life in an out-of-balance world.
FEATURING
DEEPAK CHOPRA
ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.
DAN BUETTNER

1h 34min
Documentary
Confessions of a CEO: My Life in an Out-of-Balance World, follows the transformative journey of Tom Gegax, the once hard-charging and self-centered Midwest tire mogul. From ruthless leader obsessed with profit to populist messenger for ethical business, Tom’s story reveals the destructiveness of toxic corporate cultures and the possibility of redemption through self-awareness and holistic leadership.
As crises mount—cancer, divorce, near-bankruptcy—Tom embarks on a personal journey to rebuild his life and company. His transformation is guided by influential figures like Dr. Deepak Chopra whom Tom then mentors in business, including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Blue Zones Founder Dan Buettner, and Al Gore.



“I learned more from Tom Gegax in one hour than I did in two years of business school.”
“A visionary bridge for business and life. Shows a business can be run with enlightenment as well as efficiency.”
“Tom Gegax is an inspirational coach for living a full and purpose-filled life.”
“All the good stuff and none of the fluff.”
“Tom Gegax demonstrates how to integrate the vulnerabilities and consciousness of a totally balanced human being with the rigor and groundedness required to run a large organization.”
“Tom Gegax has mastered the art of business.”
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