After getting his start by absolutely blowing his first talk on the TED stage.....John has gone on to train hundreds of TED/TEDx speakers in countries from the US to Yemen in what he learned, the hard way. He also works with thousands of C-level executives at top global corporations to make their communications "TED-Worthy." Executives from organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA (where he most recently trained the Astronauts), Boston Scientific, Navy Special Operations, and more recommend him to their colleagues as the best, and most fun, leadership communication trainer working today. 

John founded the website www.executivespeakingsuccess.com and offers training based in human evolutionary biology and human neurophysiology so you learn not only what works, but WHY it works; principles you can apply to your own unique style which will allow you to connect, inspire and elevate at will. 

He is one of the most prolific and successful TED format trainers in the world and his book "Your Amazing Itty Bitty® Guide to Being TED-Worthy" is a #1 Bestseller.

John Bates’ "Why?" is to bring out what is awesome inside of you, so it can live in the world and make a real difference.