Live Like a Leader with John Bates

Tommy Breedlove is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author and Atlanta-based business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regularly featured keynote speaker at global events.

Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors for one of the largest public accounting and financial firms in the southeast U.S.

At the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment inspiring him to walk away from the corporate world to change his life and follow his true calling.

Tommy now serves clients and audiences everywhere by empowering them to build and live Legendary Lives. He guides people to discover a life of significance while building a lasting legacy. The simple tools he shares shows them how to work in their zone of brilliance, obtain financial confidence, and live with meaning and balance. The goal is to help everybody to become the person they’ve always wanted to be.

When Tommy isn’t speaking or serving his clients, he enjoys travelling the world, hiking, and spending quality time with his wife and two dogs.

Learn more about Tommy Breedlove at TommyBreedlove.com, connect with him on LinkedIn, or follow him on Instagram. 

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/

John has spoken to some of the Highest Performing organizations such as Microsoft, Hitachi, Intel, Cisco, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Goodyear, Chevron, Lowe’s, Marriott, Wyndham Hotels, Hilton, Penske Racing, Rawlings, LA Kings, Sprint, Motorola, Merrill Lynch, Mass Mutual, Capital Group, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, GE Capital, American Hospital Association, Merck, Sunovion, Reach Air, Adecco, Gillette, McDonald's, and Million Dollar Round Table.

​John’s presentations provide a contagious attitude of thankfulness that he calls Glad To Be Here®. His energizing delivery inspires high performance through a focus on a purpose larger than self. John shares the Blue Angels’ practical model for living out his message that works in organizations outside the elite flight squadron.

John consistently performed in an extreme, high-stakes environment, flying at speeds of more than 500 miles per hour and in formations as close as 18 inches. To survive those circumstances, he relied on a culture of high trust and leadership that turned inherently unforgiving flights into extraordinary experiences. He employs those intense realities as a metaphor to motivate teams to reach for their highest potential and empower organizations to sustain excellence under dynamic change.

John’s post-Naval experiences as an entrepreneur and a Sloan Fellow at the Stanford Graduate School of Business put him in a unique position to reverse-engineer the culture of excellence and teamwork found in the Blue Angels. He has created a framework and a methodology that inspires greatness while propelling others on their own journey to high performance.

John graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a defensive back for the Midshipmen, playing in two bowl games and helping Navy to one of the best four-year records in football history. As a pilot, John was a “Top Ten Carrier Pilot” six times before becoming a Marine instructor pilot and a Blue Angel. He holds a master’s degrees in business management, from the Stanford Graduate School of Business (as a Sloan Fellow); international policy studies, Stanford University; and strategic studies, from the Naval War College.

In 2011 John founded the Glad To Be Here Foundation. John donates 10% of his net speaking fees to charities through the foundation, working with every client to donate 5% to charities of their choosing. Through the Foundation, more than 100 global charities have received $1M in donations. It’s part of John’s mission to connect a shared “purpose larger than self” with every organization.

Learn more about John on JohnFoleyinc.com and GladToBeHere.com. Connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube.

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/

Sara Price started her career in the Westminster Parliament. She learnt about the corridors of power; how deals are made in smoke-filled rooms and that the ability to communicate is THE core skill required to truly make a difference and create change.

Since then, Sara has dedicated her entire career to helping people, organisations and brands to communicate better. She has worked for some of the largest brands and organisations in the world from Avon to Kelloggs, from Asda to Variety. She sat on the UK Board of one of the largest PR agencies in the world and co-founded one of London’s most successful independent communications consultancies.

Sara was very successful. But she knew that there was more she wanted to do. She wanted to make a difference. Sara wanted to change the world!

Sara realized, she could use everything she's learnt as a business leader, an entrepreneur, a coach, a mentor and a trainer; She could harness her communications expertise and her understanding of campaigning. And she could help purpose-led entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and their impact. 

Sara knows she could change the world by helping them to make their difference. That's how Actually was born.

To stay updated, follow Sara on Twitter.

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/

As a veteran of 26 years in Navy Special Operations and the owner of a multi-million-dollar business, Robert Pizzini shares his experiences, successes, and failures.

Robert's leadership model is time-tested. His team development includes the military model of identifying manpower, training, and material requirements.

He discusses and demonstrates how to develop the blueprint of a team and how to sustain and advance a high-performing team.

Most importantly, Robert will show you how rest, hydration, nutrition, exercise, brain and heart health, and lifelong learning are critical components of lifelong leadership.

If you are directly responsible for anybody other than yourself, you are in a leadership position and should be properly experienced, educated, and trained for the role.

Learn more about Robert at RobertPizzini.com

Connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/

Luis Gomez Cobo is the Founder and Director of SLC Holdings, a family-owned investment holding company based in Barbados, focused on building and scaling companies with clear sustainable vision, consistent growth, and innovative business models.

Luis brings success through experience, enthusiasm, time, and financial investment. He has more than 20 years of experience in principal investment in Latin America, China, and Europe. He's been a founder, investor, director, and/or operator of several enterprises. 

Connect with Luis on LinkedIn.

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/

As CEO of Million Dollar Coach (marketing for coaches/consultants) and Founder/Global Advisor & Strategist at Decision Velocity® Global an organization made up of three enterprises - #DecisionVelocity #theLEADERSMOVEMENT.com #VOICEadvocay Foundation, Kiri-Maree brings a wealth of experience to the decision table.

She began theLEADERSmovement.com to create this platform. A leadership movement for leaders to change the global landscape of leadership culture. Create smart leaders. Who collaborate. And who brings impact.

As an advocate for peak performance where there is no room for excuses, limitations, or buts! She is the genius behind Decision Velocity Global® a Movement Driven Company. "To increase equal distribution at top decision tables. Make the right decision fast. And be the voice +advocacy for the forefront of humanity."

She is creating momentum with her work with this and the next generation of leaders.

She recognizes the ability required to help make a difference on a global scale. No decision is impossible. Your next decision will impact your next level. 

Learn more about Kiri-Maree at TheOnePercentmovement.com

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/

Dr. Joanna is the Editor-in-Chief of HEALM magazine, a quarterly publication from women leading the change.

As founder of One of many™, she leads a movement of grassroots leadership training and coaching for women managers and entrepreneurs changing their corner of the world, with coaches in over 11 countries.

A successful entrepreneur, she has started and grown three successful small businesses, and is a highly sought after consultant to growing coaching and consulting businesses.

She is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning speaker. Thousands of graduates from her speaker training acknowledge it as the most transformational training on effective presentations on the planet.

She has certified over 1750 coaches, master coaches and trainers in behavioural change tools.

She is a committed financial investor in the work of The Hunger Project and has supported them by training over 70 fundraisers and facilitators globally.

She’s also a diplomatic wife, a sometimes-too-tired mother, a protective sister, and a caring friend. She has a very cool head, but a very big heart.

Learn more about Dr. Joanna by visiting her website: JoannaMartin.com

Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson is a former Alabama state trooper, Air Force veteran, and world-renowned chess champion. He is the author of the  #1 Amazon bestseller, One Move at a Time, How to Win at Chess and Life. He is a captivating speaker/facilitator and is the founder of Be Someone, a Georgia-based nonprofit which provides a youth-focused leadership skills development program on how to win in life using the game of chess. His formula – using the chessboard – teaches that for every move that is made, whether it is playing the game or living as a contributing citizen, there is a corresponding positive or negative consequence.

Hudson has traveled across America successfully providing his unique, exciting, and engaging curriculum to over 55,000 young people. Support for the organization has included Jane Fonda, Tyler Perry, Steve Harvey as well as other celebrities. He has also appeared on Good Morning America, the CBS Early Morning Show, CNN, FOX & Friends, and has been on the cover of the world’s largest chess magazine, Chess Life and People. Hudson and his Be Someone organization have also been featured on The Tom Joyner Morning Show, in USA Today, Essence Magazine, Sports Illustrated for Teens, Jet, Black Enterprise, and Time Magazine for Kids. 

Hudson’s ultimate vision is to serve one million at-risk students using his motivating mantra: “Get Your Heads-Up!!, Pants-Up! and Grades-Up!, and most of all, to “Never Give Up! – No Matter What!”

Connect with Orrin  on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.  Check out his website BeSomeone.org

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/

As the co-founder of 34 Strong Darren Virassammy has been building great places to work for nearly a decade.  Through this experience, he's learned that greatness has its own set of operating principles.  Darren has seen people step into their greatness in numerous ways.  This caused him to examine how purveyors of greatness have collaborated with nature as a regular practice to not only get into their greatness zone but actually keep them there.   

Darren simply wants to share those ideas and practices to find nature collaborations that work to cultivate greatness.  Collaborating with nature just may be the simplest and most timely reminder for us right now. 

Visit Darren's websites below to learn more:

https://34strong.com/author/darren-virassammy/
https://natureadvantageshow.com
https://www.darrenvirassammy.com/

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/

Greg Koch is executive chairman & co-founder of Stone Brewing, the 8th largest craft brewing company in the United States. An avid craft beer enthusiast and world traveler, he can often be found among imbibers across the planet, enjoying and extolling the virtues of great beer. 

Since Greg started the company with President and co-founder Steve Wagner in 1996, Stone has become one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated breweries in the world, thanks to dedicated fans and a determination to brew nothing but truly remarkable beer. He passionately believes that environmental and social sustainability go hand in hand with brewing amazing beer, and has instilled those principles into the company’s business practices. His vision and enthusiasm for the art of brewing and dedication to supporting local, organic small farms have shaped the company’s two award-winning Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens restaurant experiences in San Diego County. This vision has spread nationally and internationally when the company opened its production brewery and destination restaurants in Berlin, Germany, and production brewery in Richmond, Virginia, (the first making Stone Brewing the first American craft brewer to independently build, own and operate a brewery in Europe). 

Greg is dedicated to supporting communities, and through Stone’s philanthropic efforts, has donated more than $3 million to charitable and nonprofit organizations throughout the world since co-founding the company.

Greg was knighted by the Belgian Brewers Federation in 2010, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the San Diego region in 2011, was named the 2012 Most Admired CEO by San Diego Business Journal, and is currently on the Business of Craft Beer Advisory Board at San Diego State University. When time allows, he enjoys speaking at TEDx Talks, conferences, professional organization meetings, universities, and events on topics such as beer, business philosophy, food philosophy, sustainability, ethics, and unconventional marketing. Co-author of two books—The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance and The Brewer’s Apprentice: An Insider’s Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters—Greg is recognized as one of the world’s leading advocates and experts on craft beer and the brewing industry.

Greg speaks poor Japanese, worse French, and passable English. He is working on learning German, albeit slowly. He has visited 53 countries…all on a budget, yes, but all without selling out to the man thank you very much.

Follow Greg Koch on Instagram

Visit his blog

Check out The Beer Jesus

Ready to make your communication a match for how good you really are?

John K. Bates provides private executive communication coaching and leadership development for accomplished leaders and teams. His programs have earned 92+ Net Promoter Scores with organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Intuit, and Boston Scientific.

Explore private coaching and leadership programs:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/

Build your communication practice with John’s free weekly mini-trainings:
https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings/