KeywordsResilience – Vision Loss – Adaptation – Trust – Communication – Virtual Work Environment –Technological Change  In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Chad E Foster talks about his personal experience of losing his vision due to an inherited eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa. He describes how he initially struggled with the loss, exhibiting a victim mentality, but later found solace and a new perspective after meeting and living with people who faced multiple disabilities. He emphasises the transformative impact of this experience, which shifted his attitude towards one of gratitude and appreciation.Main topicsChad's Journey of relearning and adaptation after losing his visionHow Chad maintains his physical health and well-being through exercise, and the adaptations he has made when practicing jiu-jitsu and downhill skiingThe crucial role of trust and communication in skiing with a guideWhy effective communication is essential for safety and performanceThe challenges and importance of building trust and maintaining team relationships in a virtual work environmentThe need for intentionality in creating micro interactions before, during, and after virtual meetings to foster personal connections and demonstrate care beyond transactional workHow the differences, including disabilities, can provide unique perspectives and skills, and should be viewed as gifts rather than obstacles The growing importance of resilience in the face of rapid technological change The five pillars of resilience: adopting a flexible mindset, reframing situations as opportunities, finding meaning in adversity, cultivating a growth mindset, and seeking help when neededThe significance of cognitive reframing, and the necessity to visualise greatness even in unfavourable circumstances to inspire action and hard work for progress The importance of stepping outside one's comfort zone for growth and developmentHow pushing through discomfort and terror can lead to expansion of one's comfort zone and improved clarity of thoughtThe importance of taking advantage of perceived disadvantages and how every perceived disadvantage offers an advantage if used in the right contextOvercoming fear by starting small and building up confidence through a series of small victories.Action itemsFind out more about Chad at chadefoster.com Chad’s book is Blind Ambition: How to Go from Victim to Visionary

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