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Blind Ambition: Redefining Adversity and Embracing Growth with Chad Foster
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What if losing your sight at 21 became the catalyst for an extraordinary life journey? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chad Foster, a compelling international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, as he shares the transformative power of adversity. Through his book "Blind Ambition," Chad opens up about his remarkable experiences, including his time at Harvard Business School. His story is one of resilience, ambition, and redefining possibilities against all odds, proving that mindset can turn personal challenges into motivations for success.
Discover how stepping outside your comfort zone can be the key to personal growth. Chad reflects on the profound impact of embracing discomfort, from pursuing higher education as a blind individual to taking on thrilling activities like downhill skiing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Learn how these incremental challenges helped build his confidence and led to significant accomplishments. Chad’s experiences with Brazilian jiu-jitsu also highlight the joy of connecting with his children, emphasizing the importance of self-defense, family bonding, and lifelong learning.
Experience the powerful lessons Chad shares about gratitude and empathy in personal development. He emphasizes the necessity of reframing adversity into strengths and surrounding oneself with positive influences to prevent negativity. Through honest feedback and tough love, Chad demonstrates how true compassion sometimes means delivering hard truths for growth. Join us as Chad Foster inspires listeners to question their limits, embrace growth, and choose gratitude on their journey toward personal and professional excellence.
Chad E. Foster
Pursue Your Success
With Blind Ambition™
Watch Keynote Reel, Order the Book
Tel: 855-GET-CHAD
News: Harvard | Forbes | Yahoo
Rebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation!
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Chapters
1. Blind Ambition: Redefining Adversity and Embracing Growth with Chad Foster (00:00:00)
2. Finding Power Through Adversity (00:00:03)
3. Embracing Discomfort for Growth (00:11:46)
4. Lessons From Jiu-Jitsu for Life (00:15:58)
5. Choosing Gratitude for Personal Growth (00:23:25)
6. Empathy and Tough Love for Growth (00:31:47)
265 episodes
Manage episode 462481094 series 2795208
What if losing your sight at 21 became the catalyst for an extraordinary life journey? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chad Foster, a compelling international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, as he shares the transformative power of adversity. Through his book "Blind Ambition," Chad opens up about his remarkable experiences, including his time at Harvard Business School. His story is one of resilience, ambition, and redefining possibilities against all odds, proving that mindset can turn personal challenges into motivations for success.
Discover how stepping outside your comfort zone can be the key to personal growth. Chad reflects on the profound impact of embracing discomfort, from pursuing higher education as a blind individual to taking on thrilling activities like downhill skiing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Learn how these incremental challenges helped build his confidence and led to significant accomplishments. Chad’s experiences with Brazilian jiu-jitsu also highlight the joy of connecting with his children, emphasizing the importance of self-defense, family bonding, and lifelong learning.
Experience the powerful lessons Chad shares about gratitude and empathy in personal development. He emphasizes the necessity of reframing adversity into strengths and surrounding oneself with positive influences to prevent negativity. Through honest feedback and tough love, Chad demonstrates how true compassion sometimes means delivering hard truths for growth. Join us as Chad Foster inspires listeners to question their limits, embrace growth, and choose gratitude on their journey toward personal and professional excellence.
Chad E. Foster
Pursue Your Success
With Blind Ambition™
Watch Keynote Reel, Order the Book
Tel: 855-GET-CHAD
News: Harvard | Forbes | Yahoo
Rebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation!
https://twitter.com/rebelhrguy
https://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcast
http://www.kyleroed.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/
Chapters
1. Blind Ambition: Redefining Adversity and Embracing Growth with Chad Foster (00:00:00)
2. Finding Power Through Adversity (00:00:03)
3. Embracing Discomfort for Growth (00:11:46)
4. Lessons From Jiu-Jitsu for Life (00:15:58)
5. Choosing Gratitude for Personal Growth (00:23:25)
6. Empathy and Tough Love for Growth (00:31:47)
265 episodes
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