John-Alfred Kohler Bates

John Bates’ WHY is to bring out what is awesome inside every person, so it can live in the world and make a real difference.

Based in human evolutionary biology & neurophysiology

John's principles of leadership, communication and influence show you not only what works, but WHY it works, making them easy to apply to your unique style so you can be even more effective.

John is a Leadership Communication Expert, #1 bestselling author, and he trains and coaches C-Level Leaders at global organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA - including all the active astronauts, Accenture, Boston Scientific and more. He is regularly recommended by his clients as one of the best leadership communication trainer and executive coach working today.

John is also one of the most prolific TED-format trainers in the world, bringing powerful executive presence, storytelling, influence and Jedi-like persuasion skills to top teams, world leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and those on the light side of the Force who want to have a lasting, memorable impact and effortlessly influence those around them.

John’s background was as a founder, co-founder or very early stage employee at Internet related startup companies like BIGWORDS.com - which flamed out in the dotcom bomb, or Goldstar.com - which is still rocking and rolling. John would always end up with the title Evangelist. He has raised several hundred million dollars with his various teams, in Silicon Valley and beyond and now shares his experience from the school of hard knocks with his clients all over the world. John’s first book, Your Amazing Itty Bitty Guide to Being TED-Worthy: 15 Essential Secrets of Successful Speaking Based in Human Neurobiology is a #1 bestseller and continues to garner 5 star reviews.