Chad E. Foster

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Chad E. Foster is a keynote speaker, sales and finance leader, and inspirational change agent at Red Hat/IBM. He was the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development, and has been featured by NBC, CBS, Forbes, USA Today, and Chief Executive Magazine. Despite losing his sight while in college, Chad built a successful career in technology, directing financial strategies that resulted in more than $45 billion in contracts. He teaches the overcomer mindset, empowering people to emerge from setbacks stronger and more resolute. Chad lives with his wife and two children in Atlanta, GA, and enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and downhill skiing.

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Aug. 20, 2024

Blind Ambition: Shifting Perspectives | Chad E. Foster

Special page for listeners from Chad E. Foster - https://chadefoster.com/lifeshift/ In this episode, Chad E. Foster shares how he turned his blindness into a catalyst for success and resilience. He shares his compelling journey from losing his sight due to a genetic eye condition to becoming a trailblazer in the business world. He discusses how his experiences have shaped his perspective, the anatomy of resilience he has developed, and the importance of turning obstacles into opportunities. Through heartfelt stories and practical insights, Chad inspires listeners to embrace challenges and cultivate an overcomer mindset.