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BLIND AMBITION™: THE RESILIENT MINDSET THAT FLIPS FAILURE INTO FUEL. GRIT INTO GROWTH. OWNERSHIP INTO OUTCOMES
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Harvard-educated Executive Dealmaker, Billion$ Generator, Job Creator
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- Chief Revenue Officer, Technology CompanyThe amount of positive praise I received after [his] message was truly remarkable and nothing like I have ever seen from a guest speaker at a sales conference. [His] messaging around staying positive, not being bitter, own your outcomes and do not let people define your vision perfectly resonated to our sales kickoff theme of “Double Down!” I look forward to our future discussions with [him] and to extend [his] “blind ambition” message with our customer and partner community!
Post Keynote Outcome: We had a very good Q1…over 40% in YoY growth and we are looking to do the same for Q2 so the team is exceeding and achieving expectations.
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.
From Fortune 500 events to global leadership summits, Chad has shared the stage with thought leaders like Adam Grant and Simon Sinek—delivering keynotes that do more than inspire—they ignite real, measurable momentum.
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.
BLIND AMBITION™: THE RESILIENT MINDSET THAT FLIPS FAILURE INTO FUEL. GRIT INTO GROWTH. OWNERSHIP INTO OUTCOMES
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. Trusted to deliver alongside icons like Daymond John and NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, I deliver sales keynotes built for peak performance—blending boardroom strategy with locker room grit to help teams close bigger, faster, and win when it counts.
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:
This 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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Not just stories. Not just entertainment. It’s about connection, clarity, and calling people out - to step up, think bigger, and get uncomfortable enough to change.
How do I do it? Well, I went totally blind at 21, and I didn’t just adapt - I went from blind and broke to leading billion-dollar deals, building software Oracle said couldn’t be done, and started battletesting myself with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and taking on black diamond slopes with nothing but a guide and grit - all with my eyes closed. As a high-impact sales keynote speaker, leadership keynote speaker, and change keynote speaker, I deliver keynotes to titans like Google, Salesforce, and Fidelity that don’t just inspire - they transform.
I don’t just tell stories - I live them. I take your audience inside the moments that tested me, broke me, and built me.
Nobody remembers boring. I bring the laughs, the surprises, the raw emotion - and yeah, the edge.
Research backs it up: Emotional engagement significantly boosts retention.
This isn’t recycled motivational junk. I give your people tools they can use - now. Simple, sharp, and straight-up actionable.
Everything I teach is rooted in real-world experience and human behavior science. But don’t worry, no lab coats here.
Research Insight: Applying behavioral science can accelerate change adoption.
👉 McKinsey
If you want a ‘bless your heart’ speaker who leaves your people unchanged, don’t book me. But if you’re ready to break through barriers, eliminate the excuses, and get your audience fired up to own their outcomes, then let’s talk.
As a top-rated business keynote speaker, I’ve got the passion and the playbook to power your performance. Let’s get started.
A great keynote speaker moves audiences—but a truly transformative one does more. I’ve shared the stage with masters like Simon Sinek and Adam Grant—voices renowned for purpose, psychology, and leadership. I combine that same clarity with the charisma and hustle of keynote speakers like Daymond John—delivering keynotes that are authentic, actionable, and unforgettable.
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.
