WHAT MAKES A GREAT KEYNOTE?
Blind Ambition™: The Resilient Mindset That Flips Failure Into Fuel. Grit Into Growth. Ownership Into Outcomes.
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What Makes Chad Different?
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.
WHAT MAKES A GREAT KEYNOTE?
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.
1. IMPACTFUL STORYTELLING
I don’t just tell stories - I live them. I take your audience inside the moments that tested me, broke me, and built me.
- This isn’t just about what happened to me - it’s about what’s possible for them.
- They’ll see themselves in my story - and they’ll see a way forward they never saw before.
2. ENTERTAINING DELIVERY
Nobody remembers boring. I bring the laughs, the surprises, the raw emotion - and yeah, the edge.
- If they’re not engaged, they’re not learning.
- I make sure they feel it: the humor, the heart, and the hit-you-in-the-gut truths.
Research backs it up: Emotional engagement significantly boosts retention.
3. DIFFERENTIATED CONTENT
This isn’t recycled motivational junk. I give your people tools they can use - now. Simple, sharp, and straight-up actionable.
- Easy to grasp. Impossible to ignore.
- Designed to spark immediate shifts in mindset and culture.
4. ACCESSIBLE & SCIENCE-BACKED
Everything I teach is rooted in real-world experience and human behavior science. But don’t worry, no lab coats here.
- I speak human, not academic.
- Your audience won’t get a science lesson - they’ll get a masterclass in resilience, accountability, and ownership.
Research Insight: Applying behavioral science can accelerate change adoption.
👉 McKinsey
READY TO SHAKE THINGS UP?
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.
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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.
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