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.
Book the keynote speaker who proves "impossible" is just someone else's limit.
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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.
TAKE THE LEAD AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DISADVANTAGES:
Cut carbon with route efficiency, EV fleets, smart packaging.
Customers are watching - prove it with data.
Green isn’t just good - it’s gold - a huge competitive advantage.
THE REAL THREAT?
OPERATING LIKE IT’S BUSINESS AS USUAL.
Global logistics has changed forever.
Agility beats size.
Speed beats tradition.
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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Explore our programs to see which one can help your organization create a
culture that unleashes leadership potential to maximize individual and
company performance.
"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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Business Keynote Speaker
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.
Reinvention isn’t optional. It’s survival.
Mindset first. Process and tech support the people.
Proof: Companies that prioritize adaptability are better positioned to absorb shocks and transform them into opportunities.
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 “disadvantage” is just a blind spot away from being your edge.
Change the lens. Change the game.
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.
Resilient culture = resilient business.
Empower every individual to think, act, and lead through uncertainty.
4. MINDSET DRIVES EVERYTHING
Mindset isn’t fluff. It’s the engine of every action, every result.
Your company is just a reflection of your people’s thinking.
Shift the way they see change—and take note while your whole organization transforms.
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.
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.