John Bates

Executive Speaking Success

John Bates​‘​ mission is to bring out what is awesome inside you, so you can have the impact you want to have on the world. 

John is an in-demand Leadership Communications Expert, Executive Coach, Author, and Keynote Speaker. He is also one of the most prolific TED format coaches in the world. Executives from organizations like Johnson & Johnson’s JLABS, NASA (including the Astronauts), US Navy Special Operations, Boston Scientific, and more recommend him to their colleagues as the best leadership communications coach working today. He knows the power that creating a TED-like talk can bring to anyone - in business and life. 

John is also an in-demand pitch coach. He supports many accelerator programs and organizations including Johnson & Johnson Innovations JLABS, The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge, ION Houston Accelerator, Starburst Aerospace Accelerator, and more. He has assisted clients in winning million-dollar pitch competitions, raising millions in VC, winning millions in grant money, and more. 

John shares his long experience as an entrepreneur / successful fundraiser, along with important company culture principles for your success.

John designs all of his programs using principles derived from neurobiology, so YOUR COMMUNICATION ​is as​ MIGHTY​ as YOUR IDEAS​.

CEO/Founder

Goldstar Events, Inc.

Responsible for working directly with the CEO on public speaking, media training, speech and presentation writing, and all aspects of 'in person' messaging.

Speaking & Messaging Coach

TED Conferences

Previous license holder for TEDxSantaMonica where we did salon events to create community which were dedicated to furthering the TED mission of sharing “ideas worth spreading” by organizing regular events • Create & deliver educational programs to teach TEDx speakers how to create and deliver TED-Worthy presentations •  Perform as the speaker coach for numerous TEDx events including TEDxAFC (America's Finest City: San Diego), TEDxSanDiego, TEDxHoboken,TEDxVilnius, TEDxFulbright, TEDxTaiz • Speak at TEDx events including TEDxWoodsHole, TEDxMonterey, TEDxHoboken, TEDxLex, TEDxTaiz, TEDxVilnius • Hosted and co-Hosted numersous TEDx events including TEDxSantaMonica, TEDxPCC (Pasadena Community College), TEDxVeniceBeach, and many more, the SupporTED Collaboratorium to support the TED Fellows and current TED Fellows Coach • Developed partnerships with local businesses along with the TEDxSantaMonica team • Manage team of dedicated & brilliant volunteers • Evangelize the TED & TEDx organization.

TEDx Volunteer Organizer

MindArk PE AB

John is responsible for business development and public relations initiatives throughout North America. As the US representative, John speaks with the media and at conferences and other events for Mindark and the Entropia Universe all over the Americas and the Pacific Rim. John creates and executes marketing strategies,  generates business partnerships, and expands Entropia's reach to a new and greater population of gamers and virtual world enthusiasts.  John oversees overall US business development for the Entropia Virtual World Platform, negotiates potential alliances, brand development, and more.

Platform Evangelist & Strategic Marketing

MEME Dispersal Unit. LLC

MDU offers Memetic Marketing, Brand Advocacy, and Sales. MDU offers a nationwide network of student influencers and opinion leaders, and years of deep experience with the market. Clients include: Goldstar Events, Altadena, CA, successfully opened the Bay Area market and was asked to move to Altadena and join the company for approximately a year to open several key regions. Expression Center for New Media in Emeryville, CA where MDU created and implemented an extremely successful and ongoing outreach program; BIGGERWORDS.com, Annapolis, MD where MDU developed and guides a large network of student marketers; Anarchy Online, Oslo Norway, MDU created/executed several successful marketing campaigns, one of which brought the computer network at MIT to its knees due to the demand created by MDU.

Owner

WemoMedia

I spread the word about our underwater ocean experience project and brought in partners by speaking at conferences, talking with the press, direct outreach and relationship building and networking.

Evangelist for theBlu

Finch, Evolutionary Search

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Sales

FileDBA.com

John consulted on all business activities including website development, partnerships and marketing.

Consultant

Renewable Hydrogen Foundation

Was recruited by the Renewable Hydrogen Foundation to create, launch and manage the RHF membership program.  Main duties included managing website development, membership program development, bookstore functions, Public Relations and messaging, and public speaking engagements. Met or exceeded milestones, however RHF lost funding for 2006.

Director of Marketing and Membership

Initially working as a consultant, was recruited by Goldstar Events launch and manage SF Bay Area, signed up over 100 venues.  Relocated to lead explosive growth into new markets from company headquarters. Expanded leadership responsibilities beyond the Bay Area to include, San Diego, Las Vegas and Chicago Regions. Main duties included sourcing clients, negotiating, and closing Goldstar Events partner relationships. Regularly exceeded expectations by closing more venues in less time than aggressive goals required. Consistently exceeded goals and broke monthly sales records. 
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Director of Venue Relations

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Over 15+ years, I have worked with some huge brands, such as:

> TEDx
> NASA
> US Navy EOD
> Johnson & Johnson

All whilst coaching leaders who aim to make a global impact for good.

I've seen that today's business world is tough:

> A lack of confidence can impact your success.
> Communication within the leadership team is vital.
> Leaders need high quality speaking and presentation skills.

What if you could:

> Have more impact on the world.
> Become a far better speaker and presenter.
> Convey your message to leave a lasting impact.
> Lead a more influential, effective, and ultimately successful life.

We're all about turning these challenges into wins by:

> Leadership communications training.
> Executive Coaching and "Executive Whisperer" techniques.
> Public speaking and presentation coaching, especially in the TED format.
> Individual and team coaching for effective communication and leadership.
> Online and in-person training courses in public speaking, pitching, presenting, leadership, and teamwork.

Here are some of our results over the years:

✅  “He is extremely knowledgeable in how to connect with audiences and he has a relaxed approach that can be tailored to any group’s needs.” - Austin Knight - CEO - Air Liquide USA

✅  “That knowledge from John has completely changed how I present today…and we got great feedback after the talk. So, it’s working!” - Stephanie Venn Watson - Co Founder and CEO - Epitracker

✅  “He not only brings out the best in you when you talk, but he looks inside your soul when he does it.” - Melinda Richter - Head of Johnson & Johnson

All through revealing the secrets of human evolutionary biology and human neurophysiology that govern effective communication, persuasion, and influence.

If you want to see how I could help you, shoot me a message saying ‘Speak’.

Every small interaction shapes how people see you. 
 
In public speaking and life, the little things matter most.
 
Every conversation, every comment, every interaction, builds your reputation.
 
That’s your invisible PR quietly working for or against you.
 
When you’re kind, curious, and respectful, you’re not just being nice, you’re building trust and connection.
 
Those little moments add up, whether you’re speaking on stage, leading a team, or just chatting with someone.
 
On the flip side, there’s unkindness. That’s like a massive tax on your talent.
 
A dismissive word or lack of attention can chip away at the opportunities you’ve worked so hard for.
 
The best speakers and leaders know it’s not just the big presentations that matter.
 
It’s the habits and interactions behind the scenes.
 
They’re what make people listen, trust, and show up for you.
 
And Usain Bolt’s actions in the video below are proof that the small moments can have a huge impact. 

When I first watched this video I cried, because I've been the "not Usain Bolt" person in these interactions and it makes me want to be sure that when I'm on the other side I am this caring and generous. 
 
You also have the ability to make your invisible PR work for you.
 
All it takes is one kind interaction at a time.

Is there someone in your life who has been "Usain Bolt" for you? Give them a shoutout in the comments and let them know you noticed! 
 
Video credit: Dan Abrahams.

Great Leaders Become Great Speakers With Me via Team & Individual Training & Keynotes | Helped 12,000+ Clients Become TED-Worthy Communicators | 92+ Net Promoter

🎙️ New Episode Coming This Week!

#132 — Making Your Message Stick in a Noisy World with Jennifer Kaplan ✨

This week, I’m joined by Jennifer Kaplan — PR powerhouse, media strategist, and founder/CEO of Evolve PR & Marketing, the largest firm of its kind in Arizona.

Jennifer and I dive into what truly makes a message resonate — and what real leadership looks like beyond business success. From the power of giving back to mastering on-camera presence, Jennifer shares hard-earned wisdom from decades in PR and crisis communication.

We also talk about earned media, visibility, vulnerability, and why the most “authentic” pros rehearse more than anyone else.

👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Link in the comments 👇

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The first time I coached leaders at NASA and Johnson & Johnson, I braced myself, but what happened next surprised me.

These were people at the top of their fields. Brilliant scientists. High-ranking executives. The kind of leaders whose decisions shape industries, even nations.

I’ll be honest… part of me expected them to have their walls up. I even thought there would be some resistance. But what I found surprised me.

Instead of resistance, I was met with curiosity.
Instead of defensiveness, I was met with openness.

These leaders weren’t just willing to be coached, they were some of the most coachable people I’d ever met.

One example that comes to mind is my friend, Dolph Lundgren.

As an actor, Dolph knows what it’s like to take direction.

He understands the value of someone standing outside the frame, a director guiding him to bring out his best performance.

And that same humility shows up in great leaders.

It dawned on me: of course they’re coachable.

That’s how they got there in the first place!

The best leaders are brilliant at what they do.

But they also know the power of letting someone else guide them, sharpen them, and help them see what they can’t see themselves.

And that realization changed how I see leadership at the highest levels.

Over the years, I’ve learned that coachability isn’t subservience.

It’s the quiet superpower of the world’s best leaders.

I’ve seen this trait in my dad and every great leader I know.

It completely changed how I think about leadership 👇

The best leaders I’ve met aren’t great at everything, they surround themselves with people who are.

But what really sets them apart is how they treat those people.

When things go wrong, they step forward and take responsibility.

When things go right, they step back and give credit where it’s due.

Watching them over the years, I’ve realised this isn’t just good character, it’s good science.

Our brains are wired with mirror neurons.

We subconsciously reflect the people we look up to.

So when a leader owns mistakes and celebrates others, their team starts doing the same.

- Accountability spreads.
- Trust deepens.
- And the entire culture changes.

That’s what I’ve seen from my dad, my mentor RB Hackenberg and leaders like Melinda Richter at Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS.

👉  This week, look around you.

Are you surrounded by people who lift you higher and are you lifting them too?

You spend 99% of your time performing… working hard... producing...

But it’s the other 1% that actually decides your success.

That 1%? It’s when people see you in action.

Here’s what I mean:

YIPE = Your Impression = Performance × Exposure.

We all obsess over performance… the late nights, the prep, the extra effort.

But exposure?

That’s the moment you speak up in a meeting, brief the board, or deliver a killer 
presentation.

And that moment multiplies your hard work. For better or for worse.

You can have a million-dollar performance, but if no one gets it, you’ll look like a $50k idea.

But that doesn’t have to be the case.

Want people to feel your impact?

You need a solid performance x great exposure.

Remember, your work doesn’t speak for itself.

You do.

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Bianca Carbone

Blix Fitness

- Scaled client base to over 100 clients, providing customized training and nutrition plans, leading to a 95% success rate
- Developed and executed advertising campaigns, managing all aspects of paid and organic marketing efforts, resulting in a 10% year-over-year growth rate 
- Designed and optimized landing pages, improving user experience and increasing client conversions
- Analyzed social media and website data trends to refine marketing strategies, leading to higher engagement and sales
- Managed all client communications, onboarding, and retention strategies, ensuring long-term success and satisfaction
- Created a 45-page nutrition guide and extensive video content library to educate clients
- Conducted competitive analysis and market research to identify business opportunities and optimize offerings
- Utilized data-driven insights to refine programs and enhance user experience, leading to improved client outcomes

Online Personal Trainer, Nutritionist and Accountability Coach

-  Identified and documented study center information to track the status of the COVID-19 virus for development of COVID-19 vaccine
- Reviewed team members documents in GSK database with study resource tracker to ensure all documents, milestones and study contacts were updated

Global Clinical Support Specialist 

Hackney CVS 

• Supported the “Growing Minds” workstream by updating course information and creating newsletters to spread awareness about the community resource
• Assisted “Young People’s” workstream by improving face-to-face interaction and creating attractive brochures to ensure accurate and efficient outreach
• Managed documents for upcoming initiatives, created Eventbrite events and tracked daily sign in sheets

Hackney CVS Internship

• Created presentation to increase awareness of Patient Personal Information (PI) which gave rise to the creation of the GSK PI Tool
• Planned and coordinated an event for GCSS team to improve knowledge on firm resources
• Created employee onboarding documents on team website to improve onboarding process
• Compared index of electronic documents with index of files received by GSK in Microsoft Excel to
ensure GSK systems were up to date

Global Clinical Support Specialist

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From fighting my body to thriving in it - hello!

If you've ever felt exhausted, bloated, stuck in a plateau, or like your body just isn't cooperating... I’ve been there. I spent years trapped in cycles of burnout and restriction, pushing through workouts, cutting carbs, and chasing quick fixes… all while dealing with irregular cycles, hormonal acne, and a body that felt foreign.

My wake-up call? Realizing that feeling drained, heavy, or “off” wasn't normal - and that a one-size-fits-all fitness plan would never support my hormones, my energy, or my goals.

Maybe you're here because you're:

- Tired of doing “everything right” and still feeling off

- Worn out by stubborn weight, brain fog, or painful periods

- Ready to feel strong, focused, and back in control of your health

Through a holistic approach that supports hormone health, muscle tone, and sustainable routines, I learned how to work with my body. Now I help other women do the same.

Imagine a life where:

- Your energy is steady all day (no more mid-afternoon crashes)

- Your workouts feel empowering — not exhausting

- You feel focused at work and comfortable in your skin

- Your cycle is regular, lighter, and no longer rules your life

- Confidence and strength become your new normal

I help high-achieving women align their fitness, nutrition, and hormones so they can feel energized, confident, and balanced - in their work, their body, and their daily life.

You don’t need to hustle harder or restrict more.
You just need the right strategy for your body.

Ready to feel like yourself again - or maybe for the first time?
Message me “I’m in” or book a call to get started.

- Developed a business plan and financial forecast to ensure efficiency and success
- Gained 30 clients via Gympass platform to train in weekly 1:1 Zoom sessions
- Educated 100+ clients with over 2 hours of educational videos, personalized training programs and custom meal plans
- Optimized marketing and advertisements via social media platforms such as Instagram and Tik Tok which increased client base by 171% in 4 months
- Produced a 45 page nutrition guide to educate clients
- Designed a “Lifestyle Information” questionnaire to onboard clients and ensure a safe and effective workout program
- Wrote a blog educating clients and subscribers on a variety of topics relating to health and fitness

If you have ever felt like your health falls to the bottom of the list, this is the resource built from your words.

Over the past few months, I ran a survey asking women about their goals, challenges, limitations, and what they feel is missing in their health journey. More than 70 women opened up and shared their experiences with me.

That survey became the foundation for something I wish every woman had access to.

The Women’s Wellness Vault was created for women who
• are too busy with kids to stay consistent
• fall off track every time life gets busy
• want easy healthy recipes
• are always short on time
• feel overwhelmed and need support
• need accountability
• are riding the hormone train with perimenopause
• have PMDD, irregular cycles, PCOS, or other hormone challenges

You do not need to wait in silence anymore to get the help you need. You do not need to guess. You do not need to figure this out alone.

Inside The Women’s Wellness Vault, you will learn how to complete a routine reset, set goals that actually move the needle, build muscle, reduce body fat, and support your hormones so you can regain your energy and confidence again.

Comment VAULT and I will send it your way.

Founder, Blix Fitness | Corporate Wellness & Women’s Health Strategist | Helping Women & Companies Improve Energy, Focus & Retention Through Hormone-Smart Programs | Proud Auntie | Hyrox Addict

The real secret to getting stronger isn’t switching your workouts every week. It’s repeating them.

I can’t tell you how many women are shocked when I have them follow the same workouts for 8 to 12 weeks.

They expect variety. They expect constant change.
Because somewhere along the way, we were told we need to “confuse our muscles” to see results.

But that could not be further from the truth.

One of my clients said this last month:
“I thought I’d get bored doing the same thing… but for the first time in years, I’m lifting heavier and actually seeing definition.”

Here’s why repeating workouts works better for women who want fat loss, muscle tone, and hormone balance:

• Repetition gives your body something familiar so you can improve your form and lift heavier over time.

• Progressively increasing weight, reps, or tempo is what builds lean muscle, not random workouts every week.

• Stable routines lower stress on your nervous system, which improves cortisol balance and recovery.

• When your training is predictable, your hormones, sleep, and energy regulate instead of feeling all over the place.

If you feel like you’re working out all the time but never seeing your body change… it’s usually not a motivation problem.
It’s a strategy problem.

Stick with the same workouts. Track your lifts. Watch your strength increase.
That’s how a toned, lean, energized body is actually built.

Comment GLOW if you want the exact weekly training structure I use with my clients for consistent results.

P.S. I took quite the hiatus from heavy lifting last year. My 1RM for a conventional deadlift is 205 pounds, so I acknowledge I already have a foundation. But training the deadlift week after week recently allowed me to increase my weight by 35 pounds. This graph doesn’t show my repetitions, but I can now rep out 175-pound deadlifts like it’s nothing. Next up is chasing 205 again (with my belt for lower back safety). The point is… progress happens when you have consistency and repeatability.

If you have been eating clean, working out, and still feel inflamed, bloated, exhausted, and stuck… it is not discipline. It is the lies women have been told.

After reading over 70 survey responses from women just like you, one pattern kept showing up:

Most women are not struggling because they are doing too little.
They are struggling because they are doing the wrong things for their bodies.

Here are the biggest myths your survey responses exposed:

👉 Myth 1: “I am eating healthy… so why do I feel awful?”
Because most women are eating “healthy” foods that leave them under-fueled, low protein, and on a blood sugar rollercoaster. That alone triggers cravings, fatigue, inflammation, and weight gain.

👉 Myth 2: “I just need more discipline.”
You do not have a discipline issue. You have an under-recovery issue. When your stress, sleep, and hormones are off, no plan will ever feel sustainable.

👉 Myth 3: “Maybe this is just my new normal.”
So many women said they felt stuck with bloating, brain fog, no energy, and stubborn weight… and assumed it was age or bad luck. None of that is normal. It is a sign your routine is not aligned with your hormones.

👉 Myth 4: “I need a stricter plan.”
Strict does not work. Structure does. The women who finally felt better were the ones who simplified their meals, protein, and training, not the ones who starved themselves or doubled down on cardio.

👉 Myth 5: “Everyone else has it together except me.”
Not even close. The most common words across your survey were tired, overwhelmed, inflamed, confused, stuck, and frustrated. You are not alone, and you are not broken.

I created The Women’s Wellness Vault for this exact reason.

It breaks down the most common patterns I saw from 70 plus women and shows you what is actually blocking your progress, including hormones, metabolism, inflammation, cravings, energy, and stress, so you can finally make changes that work.

✉️ If you want to understand your body instead of constantly fighting it, download The Women’s Wellness Vault.

It is free, built from real women’s experiences, and will save you years of trial and error.

Link is in the comments!

Think of your eating window as a daily reset for your hormones.

You don’t need extreme fasting or tight food rules. What actually makes a difference is giving your body a rhythm it can rely on.

A simple 9–11 hour eating window helps insulin rise and fall the way it’s supposed to. And when insulin finally gets those breaks? Your cravings change. Your afternoon crash isn’t as loud. Your energy feels a little more stable.

Spacing your meals a few hours apart gives your blood sugar room to settle before the next meal shows up. That’s where the real long-term shifts happen... not from restriction, but from letting your body do the job it’s already built to do.

And avoiding food 2–3 hours before bed supports deeper sleep, better recovery, and smoother mornings. It’s all connected.

These are small, sustainable habits. No extremes. No perfection. Just structure that works with your hormones instead of against them.

🎞️ Check out the full video. Link in the comments!

If you’re a woman over 30 still trying to lose fat by eating less and doing more cardio… you’re accidentally making the whole journey harder.

I learned this the hard way.
I did everything I thought I was “supposed” to do and my body pushed back with fatigue, cravings, stubborn fat, bloating, and zero progress.

And almost every woman I coach today is stuck in that same cycle.

Here is the truth that most women were never taught.

Your hormones decide whether your body will lose fat or hold onto it.
And most traditional diet rules work against your hormones, not with them.

In the new YouTube video I released, I break down the simplest fat loss diet for women over 30. The same approach I use with clients who feel like their metabolism has slowed down, they are constantly tired, or their old routines no longer work.

Inside the video, I cover:
• Why eating more can reset your metabolism
• How protein protects your hormones and your muscle tone
• How carbs actually support your thyroid and energy
• Why too much cardio raises cortisol and stalls progress
• How to sync your nutrition with your cycle so you feel your best all month long

If you feel stuck, frustrated, or confused about what your body needs after 30, this video will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for.

Check out the full video on my YouTube. The link is in the comments.

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