Unlock your leadership potential with John Bates, a world-renowned Leadership Communication expert and “Executive Whisperer.” As a world-renowned Leadership Communication expert, trainer, and “Executive Whisperer,” John helps great leaders change the world. John is also one of the most prolific and successful TED/TEDx-format speaker coaches in the world. John has spoken on stages internationally, at TED and TEDx events many times and has provided executive public speaking training to thousands of top leaders in both the TED-Format as well as coaching them in the great leadership tools that mastering the TED format brings to leaders; influence, emotional intelligence, leadership presence, authentic connection, deep vision transference, and much more.
John inspires teams and individuals to greatness by seeing the unique genius in everyone’s talent and by skillfully bringing out the inspiration in everyone’s story. John offers in-person training, one-on-one executive speaking coaching, as well as online coaching courses in public speaking, pitching, presenting, leadership and teamwork, and anything where success requires communicating with human beings. People say his training is unlike any training they’ve ever experienced before. Based in the neurobiology of communication John’s approach as an Executive Coach, Public Speaking Trainer, and TED & TEDx Format Coach is unique, direct, and accessible to all.
Elite organizations such as NASA, Accenture, and Johnson & Johnson trust John’s coaching. John regularly works with C-suite executives and teams, high potential employees, sales teams, management teams and entire organizations to embed in their culture both his unique public speaking tools along with his effective leadership communication principles; allowing them to more successfully lead, influence, sell and manage all while inspiring their employees through great storytelling, leadership presence and an understanding of the neuroscience underlying great communication and leadership.
Become a far more effective Leader and Communicator By Using Principles Based in Neurobiology.
Public speaking is the original human communication medium. Long before television and radio everything important started with public speaking. It’s still the most effective method for influencing human beings and you’re now in competition for people’s attention with the best speakers in the world.
In this deeply insightful Itty Bitty Book, John Bates shows you how to use the powerful principles he teaches to TED and TEDx speakers, the NASA astronauts, top executives, and other leaders around the world. You will discover the incredible power of mirror neurons as applied to public speaking and leadership.
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John, I can’t thank you enough for working with us here at NASA. You were so engaging and gave my team great tools and inspiration to take our communications to the next level. We look forward to continuing our relationship.

I saw John Bates give a presentation in Boston on authentic leadership in 2017. His focus was on public speaking. The talk was one of the best I have seen on the subject. John’s recommendations were clear, useful and easy to remember. What impressed me was not just the content he shared but the way he delivered it. John embodied his advice. The entire talk mirrored his recommendations making it both easier for us in the audience to figure out how to implement and also proving the usefulness of his suggestions. If you do any public speaking you will benefit from seeing John in action. I’m still putting the core ideas from his presentation to work in my public speaking almost a year later.

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Posted on Tara PerryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John Bates is an absolute genius at helping transform our valuable life stories from irrelevant to irresistible! I have seen John in real time work with three different amazing individuals whose stories were just not being communicated in a way that anybody wanted to hear. In one hour all three were transformed from dull to dynamic! He's done the same with my story. I could hardly believe that. The story that I had gone over so many times, looking for ways to convey interest and relevance, turned into a cliffhanger even I wanted to know more about when John played his version back to me! I highly recommend John for anyone who wants to communicate their story in a dynamic, relevant way that will be heard by their audience.Posted on Antonio SanchezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been following John for more than ten years since he first came to my company to give a presentation. His insights in communication and leadership has helped me over the years in refining my communication and listening skills. I can confidently say that the quality of John's work is superb and is highly recommended for you as a leader and the member of your team.Posted on Pavol GajdošTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I attended a public speaking workshops with John in Brussels and in Bratislava, and it was fantastic! John was friendly and made everything easy to understand. I learned how to connect with my audience and tailor my message. The hands-on practice really helped me improve my speaking skills. I also appreciated the feedback from both the instructor and other participants. Overall, I feel much more confident speaking in front of others. I highly recommend this workshop for anyone looking to improve their public speaking!Posted on Russ HarlowTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with John changed my life and business. Improving communication is something EVERYONE can benefit from. John Bates is phenomenal at assisting, teaching, and coaching people to find and share their stories. It's a gift - one that he works extremely hard at perfecting. Spending time in John's orbit and working through his Executive Speaking course with him has made an incredible impact on my speaking skills and paid immediate dividends in my business and more importantly - my life!Posted on Kevin BasikTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. World class in every respect! I've been a professional trainer/speaker for a decade, and John Bates helped me take my craft to the next level! His simple, yet powerful techniques have now become the foundation on which I build many of my programs. The power is in the story -- let John help you unleash all the potential and impact your audiences deserve!Posted on K & CTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had the pleasure to attend John's sessions. They truly are memorable, encouraging and helpful, but more importantly backed up with real facts as well as the science and reasons behind it. John is a caring, passionate and sincere individual who communicates very effectively and I would encourage anyone to attend or host John any chance they get!Posted on Mauro MilesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Storytelling is a fundamental skill in any field, and John Bates is truly a master of it. He not only helped me with my business but also opened my eyes and taught me valuable lessons that are important in everyday life.Posted on Carolyn SternTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John Bates is an exceptional speaker and trainer, highly recommended by industry leaders for his expertise in connecting with audiences. He is also kind, patient and truly cares about his team and clients. I am grateful to know him and see the impact he has made.Posted on Hugh ForrestTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John is the best!Posted on Glen NorrisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John is one of the most enthusiastic people I have ever known. When he is with you he is 100% right there with you. One can't help but take away lessons just by being nearby.Load more
John Bates is your best resource for any place where communication between human beings impacts your outcomes; leadership, management, speaking, pitching, presenting, and more. As a renowned executive speaking coach, John’s expertise in the TED format, leadership presence, and great presentation and pitching skills arises from his vast and deep experience both doing these things himself and from his many years of coaching and supporting other top leaders. His executive public speaking training and comprehensive, integrated approach will not attempt to change your style. Instead, it will give you very easy-to-implement principles you can use in your own, authentic style. This not only makes you a far better speaker and presenter, but it also makes you far more influential, effective, and ultimately successful in every aspect of your life.
L=F(c) – Leadership is a function of Communication
John sees success in leadership, sales, management, and more generally, in business and life itself, as a function of great communication. Executives at NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Accenture, and other forward-thinking global organizations often say that John’s methodology is quite probably the best and most effective approach to leadership, communication, persuasion, and influence that they have ever experienced. People say his executive speaking training is unique, and he is a sole source provider for many large organizations.
You will be amazed by the clarity, elegance, and immediate actionability of John’s methodology. Originally created for TED and TEDx speakers, John’s executive speaker coaching is based on the fundamental evolutionary biology and neurophysiology of human communication, connection, and interaction. Let’s talk about the difference it could make for you and your team. This focus on underlying principles allows you to see not only what works but why it works, and then easily apply the principles to your own unique style. John’s methodology has led to far greater effectiveness for C-level executives, management teams, sales/business development teams, fundraisers, and many others at Fortune 100 companies. It has also benefited entrepreneurs, keynote speakers, TED and TEDx speakers, as well as anyone who is committed to being successful in their leadership, persuasion, and communications.
You’ll be in capable, experienced, and trusted hands with John. For over 15 years, John Bates has been a world-renowned Leadership Communication coach, trainer, and keynote speaker. His unique style and skill set have allowed him to make a big difference for many amazing and innovative global leaders as they change the world, just like you. With John’s support and his executive public speaking training, you will learn what works when it comes to leading and communicating with human beings, as well as the underlying reasons why it works. By revealing the secrets of human evolutionary biology and human neurophysiology that govern effective communication, persuasion, and influence, John trains those he supports in successful connection and emotionally intelligent leadership and inspiration.
As a world-famous TED, TEDx, and keynote speaker himself, John walks his talk. He both demonstrates, as well as shares, principles that are as easy to apply as they are potent. His training is fun, interactive, and extremely effective. People regularly call his public speaking training for executives the best communications and leadership training they have ever received. John Bates is considered a sole source provider for many organizations.
Unlock your potential with John Bates, the expert in executive public speaking training and leadership communication. Whether you need executive speaker coaching for an upcoming TED talk or want to improve your daily communication, John Bates is the coach you need to reach your goals.