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How to Go from Victim to Visionary
In this signature keynote, Chad will entertain, inspire, and move your audience, while teaching them how to shift their mindset from victim to visionaryTM. Going blind at 21-years-old and facing a life with seemingly limited opportunities, Chad had to reinvent himself before even having a shot at success. Turning obstacles into opportunities, he became a Harvard-educated rainmaker, created countless jobs, and now he teaches teams how to cultivate resilient mindsets, adapt and thrive in change, and set ambitious goals with the right mindset to achieve them.
This program gives your people the tools and inspiration to overcome difficult circumstances and create a promising positive future. More than just a motivational talk, this session connects inspiration to implementation.
Growth Through Adversity
Life without obstacles removes opportunity for growth. For any of us to grow, we need to step outside our comfort zones. In this powerful keynote, Chad teaches how the obstacles that lie in front of us can propel us towards our goals.
Every organization finds itself face-to-face with problems that can seem insurmountable. Beyond Chad’s personal path of overcoming overwhelming odds, his business track record for moving through challenges and improving results gives a unique perspective on how comfort zones hold us back.
Chad will talk about how he’s not successful in spite of being blind. He is successful because he’s blind. He embraced his problem and turned it into a solution. In this session Chad will teach your teams how to realize exponential growth through adversity.
The Engine for Innovation
Chad was born part of the mainstream majority, but after going blind in college, he was treated differently as a disabled minority. After living over 20 years in both social groups, his unique vantage points of both worlds allow him to equip your teams to think differently about Diversity and Inclusion (DnI) in the workplace.
Chad goes beyond just valuing each person. He will show how DnI drives business innovation. We know that diversity of thought creates change, and when harnessed correctly, change drives innovation. How can we create a culture that invites diversity of thought to have a welcomed seat at the table so each individual feels valued to contribute? This session shows how you can unlock the value of DnI in your workplace to power the innovation your business needs to thrive.
Resilience Workshop
In this workshop Chad will lead you through the steps you can take to improve resilience. He teaches the practical tools you can apply to any situation in order to move your mindset from victim to visionary.
During this session you will map out your resilience journey. After setting out your own personal vision of greatness, you will see your life more clearly than you ever have before. It can set you free to discover the amazing advantages that your disadvantages offer. You can then seek your own gifts that are disguised in terrible wrapping paper and see how the unique perspectives you’ve gained from those disadvantages contribute to your vision of greatness.
Nothing in life is permanent. Everybody and everything changes. The only certainty is change. The key is figuring out how you will adapt.
Chad Foster is a billion-dollar revenue generator, a visionary innovator in the tech world, and a job creator who redefines what it means to succeed. What sets him apart even more? He’s blind. Far from being a limitation, his loss of eyesight as a young adult transformed him into a powerful advocate for resilience and opportunity.
When Chad takes the stage, he inspires audiences by sharing his journey of turning adversity into strength. Through his groundbreaking achievements, including becoming the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s leadership program and revolutionizing CRM software for the visually impaired, he proves that obstacles are merely opportunities in disguise.
Chad Foster’s story is one of determination, innovation, and unparalleled leadership. Losing his sight as a young adult was not the end of his dreams—it was the catalyst for his evolution. Refusing to succumb to limitations, Chad leveraged his tenacity and intellect to excel in a world often unaccommodating to those with disabilities. His resilience and forward-thinking approach allowed him to break barriers and inspire countless others.
Professionally, Chad has left an indelible mark on the technology industry. As a pioneer, he defied conventional wisdom by accomplishing what tech giant Oracle deemed impossible: developing CRM software accessible to the visually impaired. This milestone not only exemplifies his technical ingenuity but also underscores his commitment to inclusivity and innovation.
Chad Foster’s academic credentials further amplify his authority. As the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s leadership program, he demonstrated his ability to excel at the highest levels. His combination of academic excellence and real-world expertise positions him as a thought leader who speaks with authenticity and authority.
Audiences across the globe are captivated by Chad’s ability to connect on a deeply human level. His insights on overcoming challenges, fostering a growth mindset, and creating opportunities resonate with professionals, students, and organizations seeking inspiration. Whether he’s addressing Fortune 500 companies or nonprofit groups, Chad’s story transcends industries and demographics, delivering a message that inspires action and instills hope.
Chad Foster’s extraordinary journey from losing his eyesight to becoming a billion-dollar revenue generator, tech innovator, and Harvard Business School alum embodies the triumph of the human spirit. His ability to turn setbacks into stepping stones inspires audiences to redefine their own possibilities. With a message rooted in resilience, adaptability, and innovation, Chad leaves a profound and lasting impact wherever he speaks.
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