Chad E. Foster – Blind Ambition Keynote | Grit, Growth & Leadership for Disruptive Times

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BLIND AMBITION™: THE RESILIENT MINDSET THAT FLIPS FAILURE INTO FUEL. GRIT INTO GROWTH. OWNERSHIP INTO OUTCOMES

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What Makes Chad Different?

Today is officially the slowest pace of change you’ll experience for the rest of your life. To keep up, organizations need to ignite resilience, accountability, and innovation—turning market volatility into customer value.

Resilience is more than a buzzword; it’s a set of learned behaviors. After going blind at 21, Chad built software Oracle said was “impossible;” led strategies that created billions in revenue, thousands of jobs, and industry-leading margins; became the first blind exec to graduate Harvard’s leadership program—even skiing black diamonds and grappling with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters… all with his eyes closed.

Beyond feel-good fluff, Chad provides a fire-tested framework that breaks down the anatomy of resilience—empowering people to bounce back stronger, sleeker, and resolute to succeed. From Fortune 500 stages to global leadership summits, he has shared the stage with icons like Adam Grant and Daymond John—not just inspiring, but driving measurable momentum. After one keynote, a client reported 40% YoY revenue growth, calling it “unlike anything we’ve seen from a guest speaker.”

Chad connects inspiration to implementation™, equipping teams to shift mindsets, rewrite their stories, and turn obstacles into opportunities. Because comfort kills growth and innovation, Chad shows teams how to embrace discomfort and transform setbacks into springboards for success.

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Finance Keynote Speaker

BLIND AMBITION™: THE RESILIENT MINDSET THAT FLIPS FAILURE INTO FUEL. GRIT INTO GROWTH. OWNERSHIP INTO OUTCOMES

If you’re still playing defense, you’re already behind.

I’m Chad E. Foster - a finance keynote speaker who knows a thing or two about navigating and succeeding despite disruption. I went totally blind at 21 from an inherited eye disease, but bounced back to bag billions of dollars in deals, build software Silicon Valley said was impossible, become the first blind executive to graduate Harvard’s leadership program, and today, for fun I fight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors and ski black diamond slopes - all with my eyes closed. How did I do it? I’ve unpacked the recipe for resilience in my Blind Ambition Framework™, which I’ve delivered to leaders at powerhouses like Fidelity, S&P, TransUnion, ADP, First Citizens Bank, First American, and Voya Financial. The problems they’re facing? The same ones you are - but they’re hitting them head-on.

98 Keynotes, 65,000 Attendees, 8 Countries. Thank You for the Ride | Blind Ambition Keynote Speaker

I’m Chad E. Foster - a leadership keynote speaker and sales keynote speaker and I help financial services leaders set fire to excuses, focus their energy, and dominate disruption. Let’s break down what’s killing momentum - and what it takes to flip the script.

1. FRAUD’S GETTING FASTER - YOU NEED TO BE FIRST.

Fraudsters aren’t slowing down - and neither can you.

Global financial fraud losses reached $485.6 billion in 2023.

👉 Nasdaq Global Financial Crime Report

CHOOSE YOUR RESPONSE:

2. TALENT’S WALKING - STOP THE BLEEDING.

Burnout. Overload. Better offers elsewhere. Sound familiar?

Financially stressed employees are twice as likely to seek new employment.

👉 PwC’s 2023 Employee Financial Wellness Survey

Top performers are leaving early - or never joining at all.

WHAT TO DO:

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3. DO LESS. WIN MORE.

You’re expected to do more - with fewer resources, tighter timelines, and more pressure.

VISUALIZE YOUR GREATNESS:

4. AI WINS. HESITATION LOSES.

Still hesitant? AI won’t wait.

93% of financial institutions anticipate AI will enhance profitability, potentially adding $170 billion to global banking profits by 2028.

👉 Financial News London

GET COMFORTABLE WITH DISCOMFORT:

5. REMOTE WORK? LEAD ANYWAY.

Hybrid and remote teams aren’t going away - but your culture and outcomes can’t suffer.

Leaders are navigating new structures, shifting roles, and tighter timelines.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DISADVANTAGES AND LEAD DIFFERENTLY:

6. MORTGAGE & BUSINESS LENDERS: HUNT SMARTER.

For Mortgage Lenders:

CHOOSE YOUR RESPONSE AND MOVE SMARTER:

For Business Lenders:

7. STOP COMPETING. START STANDING OUT.

Your competitors can copy your tech. They can’t copy your approach.

8. DATA = POWER. USE IT OR LOSE IT.

No data? No insights. No progress.

Companies leveraging customer analytics are 23 times more likely to outperform competitors in customer acquisition.

👉 McKinsey

VISUALIZE YOUR GREATNESS AND LEVERAGE IT:

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THE REAL THREAT?

THINKING YOU CAN WAIT.

Market disruptions won’t wait. Regulations aren’t any easier.

And your customers? They’re looking for someone who can lead them now.

Finance Keynote Testimonials

"We were fortunate to have Chad present at our sales rally this year and the feedback was outstanding. His message and alignment with our theme was spot-on. He held our teams attention from start to finish. His pre-call work really paid big dividends."
- First Citizens Bank

READY TO LEAD THE NEXT ERA OF FINANCIAL SERVICES?

As a leadership keynote speaker, I’m here to help you build teams that don’t just survive change - they forge a future that’s fueled by Blind Ambition™.

Why Top Brands Trust Chad Foster | Blind Ambition - Keynote Speaker

"He just has this way of speaking to you that makes you want to get up and get going, and do something about your success, your happiness, and your future."

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Change doesn’t knock. It kicks the door in. Disruption? It’s not coming — it’s here. Explosive inflation, market meltdowns, trade war whiplash — it’s all reshaped how we sell, how we lead, how we live. The question is: how do you win in a world like that?

I’m Chad E. Foster — a business keynote speaker who has led teams through billion-dollar deals, built software Silicon Valley said was impossible, and delivered leadership keynotes for powerhouses like Google and Salesforce — all after going blind at 21. I know what it takes to adapt, thrive, and dominate in uncertainty.

I don’t give your team ideas. I break down the anatomy of resilience using my Blind Ambition Framework™ and give them the playbook to power their performance.

ADAPT OR DIE? NO.

ADAPT AND THRIVE.

Let’s get real — tools and tech won’t save your business. Your people will. But only if you give them the mindset, the culture, and the drive to convert chaos into commission.

1. REINVENT YOURSELF, REINVENT YOUR BUSINESS

The world changed. Did you? Because what worked last year won’t cut it now.

Proof: Companies that prioritize adaptability are better positioned to absorb shocks and transform them into opportunities.

👉 McKinsey

2. TURN ADVERSITY INTO ADVANTAGE

Remember Best Buy? They turned brick-and-mortar “liabilities” into the weapon that outflanked the customer experience of online giants. That’s how you “take advantage of your disadvantages.”

3. CREATE A CULTURE BUILT FOR CHANGE

Your people won’t rise to a challenge they’re not prepared for. Culture eats disruption for breakfast — if it’s built right.

4. MINDSET DRIVES EVERYTHING

Mindset isn’t fluff. It’s the engine of every action, every result.

Fact: Teams with a growth mindset culture are more likely to foster innovation and support risk-taking.

👉 Harvard Business Review

THIS ISN’T ABOUT WEATHERING THE STORM.

IT’S ABOUT BECOMING THE STORM.

I don’t just do inspiration. I connect inspiration to implementation ™ and drive transformation. I help businesses stop playing defense and start rewriting the rules. Disruption is here to stay — so let’s own it.

I’ll show your team how to see what others miss, act when others freeze, and win while others wait.

READY TO REIMAGINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE?

LET’S FORGE A MINDSET THAT FIRES UP YOUR FUTURE.

When your people think bigger, act bolder, and embrace change? That’s when your business becomes unstoppable.

Looking for a business leadership speaker who can ignite your team’s potential?

From futurists like Amy Webb to innovation legends like Mick Ebeling and tech leaders at Microsoft, Chad shares the stage with the minds shaping tomorrow—delivering keynotes that help teams lead through disruption, drive transformation, and build what’s next.

I’ve got the stories, the strategy, and the spark to empower your team to light up the scoreboard. Let’s go!

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Blind Ambition™

If you don’t feel like you’re reaching the levels of happiness that you see others enjoy, or your goals seem out of reach, you’re not alone. Life is too short for regrets. Learn how to use your mindset to reach your most daring dreams. Chad’s stories and lessons will inspire, empower, and prepare you to face uncertainty with hope and optimism. Want to be mentally tough, strong, resilient and prepared to adapt and thrive in changing circumstances? Self-confident to become your best you? It’s time to break free from the self-destructive thoughts that hold you back.

Ready To Turn Your Biggest Obstacle Into Your Biggest Advantage? The stories we tell ourselves either limit us or propel us towards our goals.