Meet Diego – Fear Is The Direction Of Travel

Meet Diego. It’s late evening in Madrid, and the glow of his laptop is the only light in the room. He’s a senior leader at a global firm, known for his sharp insights and cool demeanor. But lately, behind closed doors, he feels stuck. The pressure is mounting, not from his boss or his team, but from a persistent inner voice.  He's consumed by fear: fear of not having the right answers, fear of failure, and fear of not being enough. Even as his children laugh in the next room and his wife checks in with a kind message, he can’t shake the weight in his chest.  In this episode, Jay is joined by Chad E. Foster, a resilience expert, author, and keynote speaker who turned a life-altering challenge—going blind in his early twenties—into a life of purpose, performance, and passion. Chad shares how leaders like Diego can break free from paralyzing fear by developing a new relationship with discomfort, prioritizing self-care, and reframing fear as a guide rather than a threat. Notable Quotes “Fear is the direction of travel.” — Chad E. Foster “You can’t grow inside your comfort zone.” — Chad E. Foster “Comfort leads to complacency. Discomfort leads to growth.” — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Chad E. Foster is a keynote speaker and the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development. After losing his sight in his early twenties, Chad went on to thrive in the corporate world, author best-selling books, and deliver keynotes to Fortune 500 companies. He is a black diamond skier, Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor, and passionate advocate for helping others transform adversity into advantage through his work as a speaker, author, and workshop facilitator. Resources and Links Chad E. Foster Website: https://chadefoster.com/ Blind Ambition: How to Go from Victim to Visionary: https://a.co/d/6iPHrpS Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadfoster/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindChadEFoster/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FindChadEFoster X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ChadEFoster Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chadefoster Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Friday’s solo episode, Jay will guide listeners through a transformational shift—how to stop fighting fear and instead reshape your relationship to it. You’ll learn how to sit with discomfort, reframe your internal dialogue, and turn fear into fuel for growth. This approach has helped Jay and his clients take bold risks and show up more powerfully in every area of life. Don’t miss it. Stay inspired, stay resilient, and stay connected to what truly matters.