Mike Bates is a former counter-terrorism covert operations leader and human intelligence specialist turned entrepreneur and adventurer. He served a combined total of 20 years with the Royal Marines and the Intelligence and Security branches of the Ministry of Defence. Following his departure from the MOD in 2020, Mike turned... Read more
Mike Bates is a former counter-terrorism covert operations leader and human intelligence specialist turned entrepreneur and adventurer.
He served a combined total of 20 years with the Royal Marines and the Intelligence and Security branches of the Ministry of Defence.
Following his departure from the MOD in 2020, Mike turned his hand to charity work and has become the fastest solo British person to complete ‘The World’s Toughest Row’ across the Atlantic.
He is now focused on helping others with the lessons he learned fighting terrorism and facing Mother Nature at her most ferocious, and uses his unique stories and principle-based approach to do so.
Mike helps others achieve fulfilment through inspiring talks and workshops.
His unique experiences lend themselves excellently to talks on resilience, leadership, motivation and more, never failing to captivate any audience.
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You can book Mike Bates through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Mike's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Mike Bates's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Mike tailored to your event.
Mike Bates speaks on Adventurer, Conflict Resolution, Leadership & Motivation, Security, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Mike to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Mike Bates for events worldwide, subject to Mike's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Mike Bates is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Mike can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Mike Bates on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Mike can offer.
Mike Bates delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Mike Bates's areas of expertise include Adventurer, Conflict Resolution, Leadership & Motivation, Security, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Mike's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Mike Bates can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Adventurer, Conflict Resolution, Leadership & Motivation, Security, Strategy is relevant. Details of Mike's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Mike Bates is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Mike Bates, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Mike's current availability for your dates.