Sharing Life Experiences With a Young Audience
Connecting with a younger audience, share your “pearls” of life with money management, importance of people and staying present.
If You Want to Connect Like a TED Speaker, Make It Personal
Share something personal and meaningful to help your audience connect with you.
It’s Only Funny (and Meaningful) if it’s Relevant
Don’t throw humor into your presentation, unless it makes sense.
What is Your ONE Idea Worth Spreading?
Your message will stick-the-landing.
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.
Failure and Shame | TEDx Taiz
Being aware of and Ok with shame.
Your Experience is Valuable… Just Relax, and Share it Well
Here’s a million-dollar tip that took me many years to discover.
How I Blew my First TED Talk
Sometimes the lessons you need to learn are the hardest ones to take on.
Fear of Failure and Shame Preclude Innovation!
Reframe failure and just keep swimming.
The Bates Equation
What you Need to know about creating your TED-format talk a free 45-minute class.