Mike Bates

Former human intelligence specialist, counter-terrorism leader and commando - turned entrepreneur, adventurer and motivational speaker

AT A GLANCE

  • Mike Bates is a distinguished speaker with unparalleled experience and expertise, guaranteed to enhance any event.
  • He captivates audiences with his authenticity and dynamism, offering a heartfelt connection rather than a scripted presentation.
  • His off-script talks combine harrowing tales and valuable insights from his career at the pinnacle of performance.
  • Mike excels in engaging both large corporate audiences and smaller groups, creating impactful experiences for all.
  • With extensive experience coaching elite sports teams and high-performing business individuals, his credentials are remarkable.
  • His areas of expertise include culture, leadership, teamwork, resilience, goal setting, mindset, adventure, and entrepreneurship.
  • Mike shares unique perspectives and practical strategies that unlock hidden potential, inspiring others to thrive.

BIOGRAPHY

There is simply no-one, anywhere in the world, speaking today, with the level of experience & expertise that Mike Bates will bring to your event. When he steps onto the stage, Mike brings with him an authenticity and dynamism that captivates every time. 


Do not expect a staged presentation, rather a truly connected, heartfelt commitment to empowering his audience. Mike’s authentic, very real, off script talks & insights ensure an experience that is as engaging as it is enlightening. Expect a blend of harrowing tales and guidance, from a man who has operated at the pinnacle of his career, at the centre of the arena, and lived to tell the tale. 

Comfortable holding a room of thousands at a corporate event, conference or festival, Mike is equally passionate and credible in his work with smaller groups.  His experience coaching elite sports teams, high performing individuals and teams in business and at board level is rarely matched. With specific areas of expertise including culture, leadership, teamwork, resilience, goal setting, mindset, adventure and entrepreneurship, Mike draws upon his unique perspective and experiences to share stories, tips and strategies which unlock the hidden potential in others.

‘The best speaker I have ever heard’
‘Literally a life changing event’
‘Mike’s keynote held us spellbound’
‘You know the old saying, people won’t remember what you say, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel. I don’t think anyone will forget how you made us feel yesterday Mike…or what you said’
‘Mike’s story is so unique that you can’t not leave feeling inspired and quite literally blown away’

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