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Show Notes
Today we are joined by Todd Bertsch. Todd is a keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and creator of the Spark Framework—a system rooted in neuroscience and behavioral psychology that focuses on building resilience, leadership clarity, and sustainable personal growth through small, consistent changes. After overcoming early struggles with addiction and pivoting from entrepreneurship into coaching during the COVID pandemic, Todd now helps leaders strengthen their “mental muscle” by identifying negative thought patterns and shifting into a more constructive, resilient mindset.
[March 16, 2026]
00:00 – Intro
00:26 – Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com – http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Offensive Security Vishing Services – https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/vishing/
- Offensive Security SMiShing Services – https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/smishing/
- Offensive Security Phishing Services – https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/smishing/
- Call Back Phishing – https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/call-back-phishing/
- Adversarial Simulation Services – https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/adversarial-simulation/
- Social Engineering Risk Assessments – https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/social-engineering-risk-assessment/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK – https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH – http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org – http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
01:27 – Todd Bertsch Intro
02:39 – Todd’s Origin Story
05:47 – Trauma and the Spark
08:30 – COVID Pivot to Coaching
10:58 – Mental Fitness for Leaders
14:37 – The Spark Framework Explained
17:04 – Curiosity and Burnout
18:37 – Small Steps, Big Change
19:35 – Protein-First Plan
20:09 – Weightloss Breakthrough
21:02 – Micro-Changes for Lifestyle
21:54 – Atomic Habits and Momentum
23:44 – Accountability and Coaching
24:08 – One Inch Wins Story
24:48 – Patience, Gratitude, and the Journey
28:34 – Connect with Todd and Book Picks
Recommended Books:
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey
- The Go-Giver – Bob Burg & John David Mann
32:12 – Mentors and Closing