Meeting planners & media
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Credibility for the room
John trained all the active NASA astronauts—people who understand that, when the stakes are high, failure is not an option.
He has spoken at TED three times, TEDx five times, and coached speakers for more than 35 TED and TEDx events.
His work has been trusted by leaders at Accenture, Boeing, Google, Johnson & Johnson, GE Aerospace, Intuit, and the U.S. Air Force.
Approved copy
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Short bio
John K. Bates is a keynote speaker and communication expert who helps leaders build trust, communicate clearly, and inspire meaningful action. A three-time TED speaker, five-time TEDx speaker, TED Fellows coach, and former Silicon Valley founder, John has trained all the active NASA astronauts and worked with leaders at some of the world’s most consequential organizations.
Event introduction
John K. Bates believes that leadership becomes real through communication. He has spoken at TED three times, TEDx five times, coached speakers for more than 35 TED and TEDx events, and trained all the active NASA astronauts. His work combines neuroscience, storytelling, humor, and immediately practical tools to help leaders build trust and inspire action. Please welcome John K. Bates.
One-sentence bio
John K. Bates is a keynote speaker and communication expert who helps accomplished leaders become the trusted voice their organization, expertise, or mission requires.
Core purpose
My WHY is to bring out what's awesome inside every person so it can live in the world and make a real difference.
Signature keynotes
The Neuroscience of Emotional Credibility™
Authenticity Leads to Trust and Influence
The Magic, Art and Neurobiology of Effective Pitches
Recover, Reinvent, and Turn Adversity into Meaningful Change
The best keynote begins with the people in the room and what you need them to believe, understand, or do next.
Approved photography
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Brand files
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Packaged logo assets for event pages, signage, slides, and approved promotion.
A smooth event begins with clarity
Who will be in the room, what matters to them, and what they are navigating now?
What should people believe, understand, feel, or do differently after the keynote?
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Planner questions
Yes. The conversation begins with the people in the room, the moment they are in, and what you need them to believe, understand, or do next.
The full keynote descriptions and audience outcomes are available on the John Bates Keynote page.
These assets are provided for event and media use connected to John's work. Preserve the original appearance and contact the team if a use falls outside standard event promotion.
Use the contact link below to share the event date, audience, location, format, and desired outcome. John or a member of the team will follow up personally.
Start with the people in the room
Share the date, audience, and desired outcome. That is the best place to begin.
