A Shot Of Inspiration
In every life, there are moments that break us… and moments that rebuild us.
We all walk through highs and lows, wins and losses, light and dark but sometimes, there’s a moment that changes everything.
On A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens, we sit down with real people to talk about those moments—the ones that hurt, the ones that shaped them, and the ones that helped them find their way forward.
Because somewhere in their story, you might just find hope for your own.
A Shot Of Inspiration
133. The 2% Miracle
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On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, I sit down with Dean Otto, a man who was given just a 2% chance of ever walking again after a devastating cycling accident. What followed was an incredible journey of faith, forgiveness, resilience, and purpose. Dean's story is proof that even in life's darkest moments, hope can prevail and miracles can happen.
3 Key Takeaways:
• Forgiveness creates freedom.
• Faith provides strength.
• Resilience is built before adversity arrives.
About Dean:
Before the accident, Dean spent over three decades in high-performing executive roles across sales and marketing at companies like Pillsbury, Frito Lay, KPMG and at software companies like Marigold and Braze. He led global teams, built multi-million-dollar business units, and thrived in environments that demanded accountability, grit, and results. He understands corporate leadership because he’s lived it—and rebuilt it from the ground up.
In his most recent role at Braze, Dean served as a Senior Strategic Global Account Lead for 5 years, entrusted with managing and expanding key relationships with marquee clients such as Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Global, McDonald’s, and YUM! Brands. Despite thriving in the role—consistently surpassing his goals and earning recognition as Braze’s top salesperson in 2024—Dean made the bold decision to leave the corporate world. Driven by a deep passion to inspire others, he chose to pursue his lifelong dream of sharing his miraculous personal story and the powerful lessons it taught him.
Today, Dean’s message reaches companies not just because of what he survived—but because of what he knows. He bridges real-world business experience with life-changing insight, creating a message that meets teams where they are and moves them toward what’s possible.
Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanottospeaking/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedeanotto
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otto.dean/?hl=en
Website: https://deanottospeaking.com/
Email: rdeanotto@gmail.com
Book: 2% Chance: A Journey In Resilience, Recovery, And Rebirth: https://www.amazon.com/2-Chance-Journey-Resilience-Recovery/dp/1642252727