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Category: Leadership Presence & Development

Develop the presence, self-awareness, confidence, and leadership habits that help accomplished people lead at a higher level.

Executive Presence Without Pretending to Be Someone Else

John K. Bates speaking to a large corporate audience

Executive presence is not a fake persona. Learn how alignment, preparation, attention, and authentic authority help leaders earn trust.

Executive Coaching Roadmap: Goals, Process, and What Success Looks Like

Learn how executive coaching can help you reach your full potential as a leader. Discover the benefits and key strategies for success in this comprehensive guide.

12 Emotional Storytelling Techniques That Make Your Message Matter

Learn 12 powerful emotional intelligence techniques to take your storytelling to the next level and create a deeper connection with your audience.

Nice vs. Kind: How Leaders Handle Difficult Conversations

Kind is better than nice, and meaning must be mindful, so relax in the present. Watch the video to see what realizations helped me communicate better.

Practice the Gratitude Effect

Gratitude is key

This Thanksgiving practice the gratitude effect – take some time to be thankful and express gratitude.

I Had A VERY Embarrassing Epiphany… And I’m So Glad

I Had A VERY Embarrassing Epiphany... And I'm So Glad

Sometimes it takes an embarrassing situation for you to see what you offer the world.

Dolph Lundgren on Healing and Forgiveness

Dolph Lundgren on Healing and Forgiveness

Points to the inner work that is so important to a fulfilled life.

Sharing my Mojo

How John Bates blew his TED Talk

Talking with Business Guru Jack Canfield

Turbocharge Connection

Be vulnerable and tell your messes and successes

Find These Four Stories and Share Them!

How to Avoid the Number 1 Supervillain of Public Speaking

Don't be nervous the supervillain of speaking

Don’t be nervous, be at their service – best advice to overcome nervousness during your presentation.

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