High-impact keynote speaker and tech innovator Chad Foster is living proof that no obstacle can stop you from achieving your goals as long as you have a mindset founded on resilience. In this conversation with Adam Markel, he shares how his blindness did not stop him from writing a book and creating CRM software for the visually impaired. Chad looks back on his transition from tech to corporate, the biggest leadership lessons he learned from training dogs, and the immense power of hope and optimism. He also talks about the necessary mental shifts one must undergo to emerge from setbacks stronger and more empowered than ever before.
Show Notes:
- 01:50 - Experiences As A Professional Dog Trainer
- 08:19 - Leadership Lessons From Training Dogs
- 13:58 - Embracing Blindness As A Blessing
- 20:09 - The Power Of Hope And Optimism
- 23:24 - Writing The Book ‘Blind Ambition’
- 30:33 - Necessary Mental Shifts To Transformation
- 40:53 - Closing Words, Reflection, And Episode Wrap-up
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