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Humor is always necessary in your presentation
By John Bates Being Coachable Excellence Public Speaking TEDx Vulnerability

03 Nov: It’s Only Funny (and Meaningful) if it’s Relevant

Don’t throw humor into your presentation, unless it makes sense.

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one-idea-worth-spreading
By John Bates Being Coachable Challenges Excellence Failure Gratitude Leadership Public Speaking TEDx Vulnerability

27 Oct: What is Your ONE Idea Worth Spreading?

Your message will stick-the-landing.

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By John Bates Being Coachable Challenges Excellence Failure Gratitude Leadership Public Speaking TEDx Vulnerability

20 Oct: Jack Canfield Asks John Bates Why He Is So Passionate About His Work

This is a slightly embarrassing admission about who I was, and who I became once I realized service is joy.

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Storytelling is key
By John Bates Being Coachable Challenges Creativity Excellence Fun Greatness Motivation Public Speaking Speaking tips Storytelling Vulnerability

28 Jul: Storytelling is Key

Embrace storytelling in your presentations and be amazed.

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monkey mind backseat
By John Bates Being Coachable Challenges Excellence Failure Greatness Motivation Public Speaking Speaking tips Vulnerability

22 Jul: Excellent Executive Presence

Make sure your unconscious communication actually matches what your consciously saying.

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be likeable in astronaut test
By John Bates Being Coachable Challenges Excellence Greatness Speaking tips Vulnerability

11 Jul: The Astronaut Test

There is something incredible about NASA’s selection process. I believe you’d want to take it to your team, your company and your life.

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The Fear of Failure is real
By John Bates Being Coachable Excellence Failure Gratitude Innovation Storytelling TED TEDx

05 Jul: Fear of Failure and Shame Preclude Innovation!

Reframe failure and just keep swimming.

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Need to know about creating your TED-like talk
By John Bates Being Coachable Excellence Fun Gratitude Greatness Storytelling TED TEDx

29 Jun: The Bates Equation

What you Need to know about creating your TED-format talk a free 45-minute class.

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Happy Fathers Day
By John Bates Excellence Fun Gratitude Greatness Storytelling

20 Jun: Happy Fathers Day

To all Fathers, everywhere!

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Being present is a present
By John Bates Coaching Creativity Excellence Speaking tips Storytelling Vulnerability

10 May: Being Present

It’s surprisingly tricky. It’s gratifying. And, in speaking as in leading, it’s crucial.

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