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Disruption Isn't Coming: It's Already Here
Every organization is struggling with the current velocity of disruption, but what most leaders don’t realize, is that the current rate of change is the slowest it will be for the rest of our lives. Now, more than ever, organizations need to IGNITE people’s RESILIENCE, accountability, and INNOVATION—leading to resilient organizations that create more customer value by adapting and spotting the opportunities created by disruption.
Most people believe resilience is an idea, but it’s really a set of learned behaviors. Chad has spent the last TEN-plus years unpacking the anatomy of resilience — what allowed him to thrive after going blind at 21-years-old. He built software Oracle said was impossible; directed financial strategies that generated billions in revenue, industry-leading margins, and countless jobs; was the first blind executive to graduate Harvard’s leadership program; and became a black diamond downhill skier and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner — all with his eyes closed. Many thought leaders on resilience and change offer platitudes that create zero sustained impact on people’s behavior. Due to Chad’s firsthand experience with personal transformation while building massive enterprise value, Chad inspires action, ignites accountability, and unlocks potential by breaking down the anatomy of resilience at a practical level — providing tried and tested tools that empower people to emerge from setbacks stronger, sleeker, and resolute to succeed.
Connecting inspiration to implementation™, Chad enables your team to embody the mindsets and beliefs for success, while adopting the narratives and stories that will change the meaning of the challenges they experience. They’ll have the tools to remain comfortable in the face of discomfort, equipping your organization to turn disadvantages into advantages, and your obstacles into opportunities.
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Disruption Isn't Coming: It's Already Here
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.
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.
Fraudsters aren’t slowing down - and neither can you.
Global financial fraud losses reached $485.6 billion in 2023.
Burnout. Overload. Better offers elsewhere. Sound familiar?
Financially stressed employees are twice as likely to seek new employment.
Top performers are leaving early - or never joining at all.
You’re expected to do more - with fewer resources, tighter timelines, and more pressure.
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.
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.
For Mortgage Lenders:
For Business Lenders:
Your competitors can copy your tech. They can’t copy your approach.
No data? No insights. No progress.
Companies leveraging customer analytics are 23 times more likely to outperform competitors in customer acquisition.
👉 McKinsey
Market disruptions won’t wait. Regulations aren’t any easier.
And your customers? They’re looking for someone who can lead them now.
"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 BankAs 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™.
Explore our programs to see which one can help your organization create a culture that unleashes leadership potential to maximize individual and company performance.
To inquire about speaking, call 855-GET-CHAD and press Option 1 to connect with Brandy Gibson at Executive Speakers Bureau.
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.
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.
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
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.”
Your people won’t rise to a challenge they’re not prepared for. Culture eats disruption for breakfast — if it’s built right.
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.
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.
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? I’ve got the stories, the strategy, and the spark to empower your team to light up the scoreboard. Let’s go!
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.
