Turning Blindness into Vision: The Power of Resilience | Chad E. Foster | The Life Shift Podcast
Join host Matt Gilhooly in this inspiring episode of The Life Shift Podcast as he sits down with Chad E. Foster, a trailblazer who transformed his blindness into a beacon of success and resilience. Chad shares his incredible journey from losing his sight due to a genetic eye condition to becoming a pioneering figure in the business world. Discover how his experiences shaped his perspective, the anatomy of resilience he developed, and the significance of turning obstacles into opportunities.
**Episode Highlights:**
- **The Power of Resilience:** Chad Foster's journey exemplifies how resilience can transform adversity into an advantage.
- **Turning Obstacles into Opportunities:** Chad discusses how facing blindness led him to innovate and achieve remarkable success.
- **The Importance of Authentic Leadership:** Chad emphasizes the value of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership and personal growth.
**About Chad Foster:**
Chad E. Foster is a keynote speaker, sales/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. He has been featured with NBC, CBS, Forbes, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, USA Today, and Chief Executive Mag. Despite losing his sight while attending college, Chad built a successful career in the technology industry, directing financial strategies that resulted in more than $45 billion in contracts. Chad lives with his wife and two children in Atlanta, GA, and enjoys training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and downhill snow skiing.
**Connect with Chad Foster:**
- Website: [Chad E. Foster](https://www.chadefoster.com/)
- LinkedIn: [Chad E. Foster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadefoster)
- Twitter: [@ChadEFoster](https://twitter.com/ChadEFoster)
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