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The Game Has Changed - Are You Built to Win?
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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The Game Has Changed - Are You Built to Win?
Entrepreneurship is booming - but so is the pressure.
I’m Chad E. Foster - an entrepreneur, leadership keynote speaker, and someone who knows how to turn disruption into domination. I went blind at 21 but emerged with better vision, a bigger life, and a Blind Ambition Framework™ that empowers others to build breakthrough performance with my roadmap for resilience. I’ve spoken to top small business groups like YPO and EO, helping leaders unlock growth, scale smarter, and win bigger.
Post-pandemic, millions left corporate jobs to bet on themselves.
5.5 million new business applications were filed in 2023 alone.
WFH and remote tools have changed the office game.
The expected growth rate of full-time remote work has doubled, projected at 65% over the next 5 years.
You’re not a machine. Neither is your team.
63% of entrepreneurs have experienced sleep issues because of running a business.
Covid and tariff whiplash shows us just how fragile global supply chains can become.
38% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in February.
Forget big names. Niche drives engagement.
92% of consumers trust micro-influencers over celebrities.
82% of buyers make decisions based on micro-influencer recommendations.
Predictability is power.
Subscription businesses grow revenue 5x faster than S&P 500 company averages.
Small teams? AI makes you mighty.
91% of small businesses using AI say it boosts their revenue.
Your size is your superpower - but only if you move like it.
"Excellent, dynamic, and powerful opening keynote speaker. I highly recommend Chad E. Foster to other event organizers and am so thankful he agreed to deliver the opening keynote for our industry event."
- Sterling Lighting"Outstanding! Just outstanding. I have been the Learning Chair for our Entrepreneur Organization Chapter for the last two years. They are a very tough crowd. Chad had every single person moved beyond words. He has been the first to get a standing ovation from this group in years. Every single person in the audience walked away being inspired, motivated and empowered, from a father of two who are struggling with anxiety to a CEO of major, game changing organizations. My recommendation for having Chad at your next event could not be any higher! Find your Blind Ambition."
- EOAs a business keynote speaker, resilience leader, and brand builder I’m here to help you build mission-driven businesses that are lean, resilient, and relentless. If you’re ready to stop worrying, start winning, and ignite your innovation at scale, let’s get started today.
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Inquire About Speaking"Made me inspired… empowered me to… coach, train, and develop others to reach their potential."
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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.
