Mike Bates, keynote speaker smiling

Mike Bates

Former counter-terrorism covert operations leader, entrepreneur & adventurer.

*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.

Enquire

About Mike Bates

Mike Bates is a human intelligence specialist and a former covert counter-terrorism operations leader, who recently became the fastest Britain to complete ‘Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge’ solo.

As the first officer in the history of the MOD to pass all relevant requirements to serve at the front line of the UK’s counter terror response, Mike’s life undercover gave him a powerful and credible perspective on the human psyche.

Mike Bates’s keynotes and workshops are rooted in his personal experiences of fighting terrorists, tackling mother nature at her most powerful and attaining his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Mike Bates achieved all of this whilst trying to balance ever-changing family life. Mike’s story provides a powerful and credible perspective on resilience, leadership, humility and overcoming adversity.

Today, Mike Bates is a man on a mission to help others to become the best version of themselves. Drawing on his own unique, remarkable experiences he inspires and empowers others to live life without limits.

Mike shares his awe-inspiring story to help you live a life without limits.

To book Keynote Speaker Mike Bates, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com

Videos

Testimonials

"Mike Bates stands out not only as the first person in the history of the MOD to ever qualify for the highest levels of frontline operations in the global war on terror, but also as a man whose life embodies resilience, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to make a significant impact. His achievements, on so many fronts, are simply extraordinary. Expect to be empowered, inspired & deeply humbled."

Tracey Duke

"Mike – what an absolute gent, he was in constant contact me when he get there, letting me know he’s arrived and where to find him at the BBQ, which was much appreciated. He joined in some of Thursday’s sessions, which he then bought seamlessly into his talk, adding in ‘as I know you’ve been talking about xx’ which was so good and you don’t often find in a keynote. His speech was thought provoking and well delivered, quite a few people asked for selfies with him afterwards so I take that as a good sign."

IoIC

Latest News

You may also like

You may also like

Aimee Fuller

Double Olympic snowboarder and BBC presenter

Benjamin Mee

Owner of Dartmoor Zoo, inspiration behind the film We Bought a Zoo

Perry McCarthy

‘The Stig’ as seen on BBC's Top Gear

Lewis Dartnell

Astrobiology researcher, Author, Science Communicator and Presenter

Adrian Ballinger

World class mountain athlete and the only American who has skied three 8,000 metre peaks

Steve Backshall

TV presenter, adventurer, author, and wildlife expert

Miles Hilton-Barber

Blind adventurer who has climbed Mont Blanc and ran across the Gobi Desert

Aaron Phipps

Gold medal winning Paralympic champion in Wheelchair Rugby who scaled Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands and knees for charity

Andy Pag

Renowned sustainable traveller whose adventures have included driving around the world in a scrap yard bus fueled by cooking oil

Dan O’Neill

Documentary maker, biologist and first openly LGBT wildlife presenter to host a series for a major network