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LOGISTICS & INDUSTRIAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Delays Cost Money - Agility Makes Money

  • Harvard-educated Executive Dealmaker, Billion$ Generator, Job Creator
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What Makes Chad Different?

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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LOGISTICS & INDUSTRIAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Delays Cost Money - Agility Makes Money

Supply chains are the nervous system of the economy. But with constant disruptions, sky-high costs, and pressure to go green, only the fastest, smartest survive.

As a top-ranked leadership keynote speaker, I’ve worked with brands like CHEP and Suddath, helping their leaders rethink how they move goods, manage people, and deliver value in an unpredictable world - all using my Blind Ambition Framework™ for resilient results.

1. SUPPLY CHAIN CHAOS ISN’T SLOWING DOWN - GET AHEAD OR GET LEFT.

97% of supply chain leaders made changes in 2023 to increase resilience.

👉 Gartner

CHOOSE YOUR RESPONSE:

2. COSTS ARE UP - BUT SO ARE EXPECTATIONS.

Freight costs surged over 20% in the last two years, while customers expect faster, cheaper delivery.

👉 Statista

TELL YOURSELF THE RIGHT STORIES TO BALANCE THE PRESSURE:

3. LABOR SHORTAGES ARE REAL - AND THEY’RE NOT GOING AWAY.

73% of logistics companies can’t find enough drivers or warehouse workers.

👉 Logistics Management

VISUALIZE YOUR GREATNESS:

4. DIGITIZATION ISN’T OPTIONAL - IT’S SURVIVAL.

89% of supply chain leaders are investing in digitization and automation.

👉 McKinsey

GET COMFORTABLE WITH DISCOMFORT AND GO DIGITAL:

5. GREEN LOGISTICS IS THE NEXT FRONTIER.

70% of companies say sustainability is a top priority in logistics decisions.

👉 DHL

TAKE THE LEAD AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DISADVANTAGES:

THE REAL THREAT?

OPERATING LIKE IT’S BUSINESS AS USUAL.

READY TO MOVE SMARTER, FASTER, STRONGER?

As a high-impact leadership keynote speaker, I’m ready to help you build logistics teams that anticipate, adapt, and own the future of movement. Let’s inspire action, ignite accountability, and power your performance with Blind Ambition™.

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To inquire about speaking, call 855-GET-CHAD and press Option 1 to connect with Brandy Gibson at Executive Speakers Bureau.


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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? 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.