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Supercharge Your Sales and Ignite Your Commission with Blind Ambition™
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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Supercharge Your Sales and Ignite Your Commission with Blind Ambition™
Let’s get one thing straight — sales is not just about process. It’s about mindset. You can have the best CRM, the slickest process, but if your team doesn’t have the drive, the grit, and the resilience to push past “no,” none of that matters.
Today we’ve got our share of challenging circumstances. From explosive inflation to trade war whiplash and market meltdowns, there’s no shortage of uncontrollable conditions. And the scary part? The velocity of disruption now is the slowest we’ll experience for the rest of our lives. Let that sink in. The teams winning? They’re the ones with a mindset that’s forged in fire.
I know a thing or two about being forged in fire. I’m Chad E. Foster — a sales keynote speaker who lost my sight at 21. I built software Oracle said was impossible. I’ve won billions in revenue as a deal strategist. I ski black diamonds and train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — all with my eyes closed. I didn’t get here by luck. I got here because I refuse to let circumstances dictate outcomes.
Today I teach this same overcomer mindset to sales teams all over the world. Using my Blind Ambition Framework™, I’ve transformed sales teams and ignited outcomes at organizations like Google, Salesforce, Novo Nordisk, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Fidelity, and I’m here to show your team how to do the same.
Disruption, burnout, relentless pressure—it’s all real. But so is this: your team doesn’t need perfect conditions, they need the right perspective. When I step on stage as a sales motivational speaker, I don’t teach tactics. I flip mindsets. I set fire to excuses and hand your sales team the match.
I couldn’t control losing my sight — but I controlled my response. Sales pros face rejection daily. What matters is what they do next.
Research says: People who believe in their ability to influence outcomes perform 37% better in sales roles
👉 Gartner
What’s your team’s story? “It’s too hard”? “The market’s down”? Or “I’m unstoppable”? The stories we tell become the results we get.
Research backs it up: Salespeople who reframe challenges as opportunities outperform peers by 23%
If they can’t see success, they won’t hit it. I teach teams to see their wins before they land them — and to hold that vision tight.
Metrics matter: Goal-oriented reps hit quotas 33% more often
👉 Forbes
Sales isn’t cozy—it’s combat. And growth? That happens when you lean into the hard stuff. I teach reps to love the hustle.
The facts: According to HBR, autonomy increases sales performance by up to 22%. Give them space, watch them soar.
Tough territory? Tough quota? Good. Every disadvantage is an advantage waiting to be flipped. I’ve done it my whole life.
Proof: Teams that see challenges as growth moments outperform by 30%.
👉 McKinsey
I’m not here to teach your team how to follow a script — I’m here to show them how to flip the script. As one of the top sales keynote speakers, my keynotes light a fire. They cut through the noise and hit where it matters: the belief that they can win, no matter what.
Here’s what your team walks away with:
"The highlight of the Sales Kick Off … was Chad’s inspirational talk. I have eyes but lack [his] vision…. [He is] indeed a visionary."
- IBM"Exceptional presentation yesterday! Chad was the talk of the company leaving the event, throughout the evening, and on calls this morning. The best speech I've ever heard. Well Done!"
- Red Hat"We went with Chad for our national sales meeting and it was the absolute best decision ever! He and his team were absolutely phenomenal from beginning to end. He was incredible and there was not a dry eye in the house! We will be using him again for sure!"
- Advance Auto/CarquestThis isn’t about hype — it’s about empowering your sales team to break limits and drive real, lasting results. Let’s rev up your resilience, your results, and your revenue with Blind Ambition™.
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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.
