John Bates

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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’.

CEO/Founder

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​.

People often ask me what I enjoy most about being a keynote speaker.

Well, it’s not the stage and it’s definitely not the applause.

What I love is the moment before any of that.

When a room is full of smart people…but slightly guarded, a little tired and a bit 
unsure whether this is going to be “another talk” or something that actually 
matters.

That’s the moment I care about.

Because my job isn’t to impress anyone.

It’s to help people feel safe enough to think differently.

I share stories, yes.

But more than that, I bring translation.

- I help leaders turn ideas into something people can follow.
- I help technical thinkers speak in ways humans can absorb.
- I help teams stop talking at each other and start understanding each other.

That’s the part I enjoy most.

And for me, that feeling never gets old.

If you're looking for a keynote speaker who will bring your team together, give them tools to communicate, connect, and move people to action and strengthen soft skills along the way, DM me ‘Need a Keynote Speaker’

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

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What are you doing on March 23rd? Will you be anywhere near Brussels? Do you like Space? 

Well, if you're a yes to any or all of those, consider joining Daniel Tani and me at becentral Tech Campus & Digital Campus in Brussels, Belgium where my young friend Eliza Maria Iana has put together a fabulous event. 

Dan is a great guy and I think you'll love hearing what he has to share about his time in orbit and beyond. 

I'm going to talk about how I help many people at NASA, including the astronauts, talk about their work in a way that connects with and inspires people. And, you don't have to be an astronaut to do that, I'll help you do that, too! 

If you know anyone in Brussels, please share this with them! 

Space for Students - Inspiring Students Through the Power of Space! 

#space 
#events 
#brussels 
#nasa 
#astronauts

Something interesting happens when we run our leadership communication courses.

We call that moment the Golden Thread Moment. Here’s why:

We’ll be sitting together in a session or office hours, talking through someone’s background.

Childhood.

Career twists.

The parts they usually gloss over because they don’t seem relevant.

And then there’s a pause.

You can feel it.

We’ve named it the Golden Thread Moment.

It’s the through-line that connects who you were early on… to what drives you now.

The pattern that’s been showing up again and again, even when life looked messy or unplanned.

Once people see it, FEEL it, something amazing happens.

Their story stops feeling random.

Their work starts making sense.

And their motivation deepens.

Sometimes the Golden Thread Moment makes everyone cry because they are so inspired. 

Here’s the part that still surprises me, even thiough I know better by now: 

We’ve never worked with anyone who didn’t have one.

Even people who swear their life has been a zigzag of wrong turns and pivots.

It’s always there.

And when someone understands that thread, their communication changes.

- They speak with more clarity.
- They connect more naturally.
- They lead with conviction instead of effort.

So I’ll leave you with this:

If your life had a Golden Thread… what do you think it’s been trying to teach you all along?

🎙️ New Episode Drops This Week!

 Episode 137 — Next Level Healing: From Trauma to Transformation with Dr Tara Perry

Dr. Tara Perry joins me for a powerful conversation on subconscious rewiring, trauma healing, and what it actually takes to create lasting change.

We explore why so many high performers live in a “familiar hell,” how trauma shows up in leadership and relationships, and why celebration is a critical (and overlooked) part of rewiring your nervous system.

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💎 WellBeing Champion | ESG Leader | Business Connector | Linkedin Top 250 influencer |

Welcome, I'm Reena Strehle — a passionate advocate for workplace wellbeing, sustainable leadership, and purpose-driven business.

 My journey has been rooted in one guiding principle: when people and planet thrive, business does too.

As a WellBeing Workplace advocate, I support organisations in aligning their operations with the values of equity, sustainability, and human-centric leadership, risk management & ratings in the built environment. Such as NABERS, Greenstar & Well.

 I work hands-on with teams, leaders, and communities to spark real conversations and drive meaningful change from the inside out.

I help people optimise their long-term health by addressing inflammation at its source — a key factor in brain cognition, heart function, and immune resilience. Through evidence-based testing and personalised guidance, I work with executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maintain peak performance as they age. My focus is on measurable insights and sustainable strategies that support how you think, feel, and perform every day.

Recognised as a LinkedIn Top 300 Global Excellence Leader, I also use my platform to spotlight changemakers, share actionable insights that inspire better business practices.

And above all, I’m a connector at heart. With an extensive and diverse global network, I love bringing like-minded leaders, founders, and thinkers together — because the best ideas (and opportunities) are born from collaboration.

Wishing you a successful and productive day!

Looking forward to speaking to you real soon.

📅 Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/reena-chat
✉️ Contact Via Email: reena@reenastrehle.com
📞 Make a Phone Call: +61 412 994 459

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The Tangalooma Wrecks, Moreton Island 🌊

One of Queensland's most iconic and underrated spots — shipwrecks sitting in crystal clear water just 75 minutes from Brisbane. Hard to believe this is basically in our backyard.

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Happy St Patrick's Day to everyone wearing green today and pretending they're a little bit Irish.

I've been thinking about luck.

We throw that word around a lot in business. "They got lucky." "Right place, right time." It's a comfortable story — especially when someone else is winning.

But honestly? 

The luckiest people I've worked with were just... better informed than everyone else in the room. 

They knew things. About their market, their numbers, their own blind spots. 
They weren't guessing and hoping. 

They were working with actual information.

Luck is just what it looks like from the outside.

Anyway. 

Go enjoy your Guinness. 

Just maybe don't leave your Q2 strategy to the leprechauns.

#StPatricksDay #Luck #Business

Today, Chuck Norris turns 85. 🥋

No slowing down. No stepping back. No apologies for still showing up.

Most people retire from life long before they retire from work.
Chuck never got that memo.

Age is not the enemy. Quitting is.

Happy Birthday, Chuck — still kicking. Literally. 😄

What's your excuse? 👇

#Longevity #Mindset #HighPerformance

Think about the people who changed your life.

Chances are — they have no idea they did.

The teacher who believed in you when you didn't believe in yourself. 

The stranger who said exactly the right thing at exactly the right time. 

The friend who asked one question that shifted everything.

They never got the thank you they deserved.

Today, reach out to one of them.
A message. 
A call. 
Two lines.

You have no idea what that one drop of gratitude could mean to them.

Who is that person for you? 👇

#Gratitude #Mentorship #Leadership


Pictured with Steven Bradbury OAM OLY BM, 2002 Australian Gold Medalist in the Winter Olympics

Some people shift your world and never know their part, 
a word, 
a room, 
a moment planted deep in heart.

No milestone needs to pass before you let them know. 

Tell them this week: it's them who helped you learn and grow.

Happy International Women’s Day!

#InternationalWomensDay #Leadership #Inspiration

People are reading. Nobody's buying.

The comments are coming in. The likes are there. Someone shared it last week and said it changed how they think.

The calendar is still empty.

Engagement is not the problem. Converting it is.

Most people assume the pipeline follows the audience. Post good content, build a following, clients appear. That's not how it works.

Attention without a path to purchase is just flattery.

The people reacting to your content aren't thinking about hiring you. They're consuming. Nodding along. Moving on. Unless something in the post makes them stop and think — that's me, I need that, what's next.

That moment doesn't happen by accident.

The post has to do three things. 
- Create recognition in the right person. 
- Make them feel the cost of staying where they are. 
- Give them an obvious next step.

Most content does the first one. Almost none do the second or third.

That's the gap between an audience and a pipeline.

Jack AM Austin and I built the Post System — a PDF and GPT that shows you exactly how to write posts that convert readers into conversations. 

Comment POST, and we'll send it over.

#Convertion #LeadGeneration #Marketing

Not every battle needs your name. 
Peace is the greatest game.
Not every argument deserves your energy. 
Not every opinion deserves your response. 
Not every room deserves your fire.

Knowing when to walk away isn't giving up. It's growing up.

Protect your peace this weekend. 💙

#Peace #Wisdom #MentalClarity

Pictured with Leigh Muirhead at #IHEA on the Gold Coast

I went to SeaWorld Gold Coast expecting to tick a box.

Left genuinely humbled.

There's something about being that close to a creature that has no interest in your job title, your inbox, or your opinion of itself. 

It just exists. Fully.

We could all learn something from that.

The Gold Coast doesn't lack for things to do — but this one actually stays with you.

When did you last do something that made you put your phone away? 👇

#GoldCoast #Mindfulness #DigitalDetox

You're impressive in person, but your profile isn't.

The conversation lands. They lean in. They want to know more.
Then they visit your profile and find someone who looks like everyone else on LinkedIn.

Vague headline. Generic about section. A list of credentials that tells them nothing about whether you can solve their specific problem.

The profile doesn't lie. It just doesn't do the work the conversation did.

Most people build their profile once and forget it. Meanwhile, every post they write sends people there - people who are warm, curious, ready to take the next step.

And the profile kills it.

Your content creates the interest. The profile has to close the gap between "this person is interesting" and "this is exactly who I need."

That means one specific problem in the headline. An about section written for the person you want to hire you, not for the people who already have. A featured section that makes the next step impossible to miss.

The conversation version of you needs to show up on the page.

Jack AM Austin and I built a GPT that grades your profile and shows you exactly where it's losing people. 

Comment PROFILE, and we'll send it over.

#LinkedInTips #OnlinePresence #Marketing

Your profile is lying to people.

Not deliberately. Just uselessly.

"Results-driven executive coach helping leaders reach their full potential."

Scroll ten profiles today. That sentence is on eight of them.

Nobody reads it. Nobody believes it. It registers as wallpaper and they're already gone.

The problem isn't that you're bad at what you do. The problem is your profile sounds exactly like someone who is.

Specific beats impressive every time.

"Helps CFOs prepare for board presentations they've been dreading for three months" lands differently than "empowering finance leaders to communicate with impact."

One is a mirror. The other is a brochure.

Most profiles are brochures. Credentials, certifications, years of experience, awards. Written for the person who already trusts you.

The person visiting doesn't trust you yet. They're deciding in five seconds whether you're worth reading.

Give them something to recognise, not something to admire.

One specific problem. One specific person.

Jack AM Austin and I built a GPT that grades your profile and shows you exactly what's costing you conversations. 

Comment PROFILE and we'll send it over.

#ProfileOptimisation #Marketing #Strategy

High performers optimise sleep, training and nutrition.


Most are completely ignoring the protein that holds their joints, gut and recovery together.

#Collagen production declines from your mid-20s. 
By the time performance dips — it's already been happening for years.

Here's what actually matters:
Type 1 collagen → skin integrity, bone density, tendon strength. The structural foundation.

Type 3 collagen → muscle recovery, soft tissue repair, organ support. 
The performance layer.

Most supplements contain one. Your body needs both.

Source matters too. 
Marine collagen has higher bioavailability than bovine — meaning more of it actually reaches the tissue that needs it.

This isn't a beauty conversation. 
It's a maintenance conversation.

Your car gets serviced before it breaks down. 
Your body deserves the same logic.
Men and women. 
Active or desk-bound. The biology is the same.

🔗 Link below — what I use

#Health #Wellbeing #Body

Your best-performing posts are liked by people who will never hire you.

Other founders. Consultants agreeing with your take. People in the same industry nodding along.

Feels good. Does nothing.

The audience you're building is full of people who understand what you do but don't need it done. They engage because they relate, not because they're buying.

That's a content positioning problem.

The posts resonating with peers are written from the inside.

Industry language, practitioner perspectives, problems that practitioners recognise.

Buyers aren't practitioners. They're sitting with a specific problem that's costing them time or money and they need someone to fix it.

They don't engage with content that sounds like it's written for the room they're not in.

Writing for buyers means starting with their problem, not your expertise. Their world, not your methodology. The cost of staying stuck, not the elegance of your solution.

The reaction you want isn't "so true." It's "this is me, what's next."

One audience fills your feed with validation. The other fills your calendar with calls.

Jack AM Austin and I built the Post System — a PDF and GPT that shows you exactly how to write posts that reach buyers, not just peers. 

Comment POST and we'll send it over.

#ContentPositioning #PostSystem #Strategy

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