Broken Open to Truth | Todd Spencer

Todd Spencer’s greatest fear came true.  He got fired.

Decades into a thriving journalism career and in his most senior role yet, Todd finally had to face his fear.  He was fired - in spectacular fashion - for something he didn’t do.

Can you imagine…the very thing you fear most happening to you?
According to Todd:  It happens for you.
“You find your limitations only when you break things. And I started to learn what my limitations were by being broken,” Todd says.

In conversation with Natalie, Todd tells his remarkable story of transformation. He shares why getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to him - and how he stays motivated today as a leader of others, as a parent, and as a human.  

Hint: It all has to do with radical kindness.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- How getting fired brought Todd closest to his most authentic self
- Why Todd said “no” to leading Canada’s most beloved flagship sports program
- Why Todd’s central metric for success has very little to do with himself
- What Todd and Ted Lasso have in common

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CREDITS
The song in this podcast is called Night Drive, by the amazing Singer-Songwriter Caroline Marie Brooks, part of the beloved Canadian music trio Good Lovelies.
Photo for the podcast cover art by Jennifer Squires.
Editing by Katie Jensen of Vocal Fry.