Learn more about Chad's bestselling book, Blind Ambition™
This is as slow as it's ever going to get
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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This is as slow as it's ever going to get
Let that sink in.
Healthcare’s in hyperdrive - staffing crises, AI shaking up everything, and regulations shifting like sand under your feet. And that doesn’t even factor in explosive inflation, trade war whiplash, market meltdowns, oh, and didn’t we just go through the chaos of COVID? If you’re just trying to “cope,” you’re already falling behind.
I’m Chad E. Foster - a healthcare keynote speaker, who at 21 lost my sight but didn’t lose my fight. I bounced back better than before - building software Oracle thought was impossible, winning billions in technology deals, and learning how to ski black diamonds and choke out trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors - all with my eyes closed. How did I do it? I used the blueprint for resilience that I now refer to as Blind Ambition™.
Leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Amgen, Catholic Health, Takeda, Novo Nordisk, and many more don’t bring me in for fairy tales. They bring me in to weaponize resilience, empowering them to face the storm and come out swinging. This isn’t feel-good fluff. My Blind Ambition Framework™ is real talk for those who are ready to adapt or risk irrelevance.
Nurses are done. Leaders are walking. Burnout is breaking your system.
83% of tech and healthcare workers feel burnt out.
👉 Deloitte
60% of nurses report feeling burnt out, with 13% considering leaving the profession.
CHOOSE YOUR RESPONSE: Simplify the chaos. Focus on what matters. Give people clarity, energy, and purpose - or lose them.
It’s not just burnout - it’s safety. And it’s costing you talent.
75.2% of nurses faced violence last year.
TELL YOURSELF THE RIGHT STORY: Respect isn’t optional. Culture drives retention. Safety drives care.
AI isn’t coming - it’s here. And it’s changing everything from diagnosis to operations.
66% of physicians already use AI in their practice.
👉 AMA
GET COMFORTABLE WITH DISCOMFORT: Use AI to lighten the load, speed up care, and make smarter decisions. Automate admin. Support clinicians. Scale care.
Hospitals are getting squeezed from every angle - rising costs, tighter rules, and no room for error.
Site-neutral payment cuts could choke funding and limit access.
👉 AHA
VISUALIZE YOUR GREATNESS: Efficiency isn’t a buzzword - it’s survival. Integrate. Innovate. Streamline.
Global chaos = missing supplies. That’s not just an inconvenience. It’s life or death.
Supply chain disruptions are still hammering healthcare.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DISADVANTAGES: Rethink sourcing. Plan for chaos. Don’t get caught off guard again.
Today’s patients want on-demand, personalized, accessible care. Are you ready?
ACTION: Digital front doors. AI triage. Easy access. Be the care they want - or lose them.
No data, no AI. No insight, no action.
Data-driven organizations consistently outperform their peers across key performance metrics.
👉 McKinsey
Without clean, integrated data, your AI and operations are just guesses.
OWN IT: Secure it. Use it. Fuel every decision. TELL YOURSELF THE RIGHT STORIES - data is your power source, not your problem.
Healthcare’s drowning in systems and silos. Complexity is killing customer options and patient care.
GET COMFORTABLE WITH DISCOMFORT: Streamline workflows. Align goals. Cross-collaborate. Speed wins.
You don’t.
The pace won’t slow. The pressure won’t lift. Your comfort zone? It’s now a danger zone.
This is your call to move - faster, smarter, stronger.
"Heartfelt and powerful. Brought me to tears and lifted me up with laughter. Chad really is changing lives."
- Benco Dental"Chad touches your heart and powers your will."
- Amgen"[He] knocked it out of the park! The messaging, linking it to our mission statements...everything was spot on! It was truly a moving experience for all who had the pleasure of seeing [him] speak. Could not have been more happy with the choice we made. That evening I had 20+ people come up to me and tell me how much they were impacted by [Chad's] words. [He has] a gift and I appreciate [him] sharing it with us all!"
- Bausch & LombAs a leadership keynote speaker, business keynote speaker, and sales keynote speaker, I’m here to help you build teams that don’t just navigate change - they lead it with Blind Ambition™. If you’re ready to set fire to excuses, inspire your team to own outcomes, power performance, and transform patient care, let’s get started.
Explore our programs to see which one can help your organization create a culture that unleashes leadership potential to maximize individual and company performance.
Inquire About Speaking"His message could not have been more clear. He truly has a gift to open the eyes of those who can see, when he himself can not...You really are changing lives!"
- Benco Dental
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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.
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.
