Live a life without limits

Mike Bates is a celebrated International Keynote Speaker & Voice Artist, former counter-terrorism covert operations leader, entrepreneur & adventurer'

There's no-one in the world with Mike's experience.

Former human intelligence specialist, counter-terrorism leader and commando - turned entrepreneur, adventurer and motivational speaker.

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

Projects

The Atlantic Grappler

Gracie Barra
Roundhay Leeds

NXT45

View fullsize 🙏Embrace your true self without hesitation. 🙏 When you’re in pain, it’s essential to communicate that pain to others. Hiding your feelings out of fear of judgment can severely impact your mental and emotional well-being. Be unapologe
View fullsize 🤝Sharing and giving back to others is 100% what life is all about.🤝 What I want to offer is a chance to be a part of something bigger than us as individuals. How do you find your purpose in life? Because at the end of the day, purpose is what we
View fullsize ⌛As I look ahead to the next 45 years, I want to make sure I take every opportunity to live well. ⌛ I don’t want to regret worrying about others’ opinions, working too much, or not spending enough time with my family. It’s time to
View fullsize 🌊When I was out on the Atlantic Ocean, I didn’t see anyone for 46 days.🌊 On my own, I was stripped to the bone, facing huge weather events. And all that mattered to me was the people I love and care about. When I was alone, I had the chanc
View fullsize 🔒My biggest fear is something I’ve grappled with for years, and it has shaped many aspects of my life. It’s not just a fleeting thought or a passing moment of anxiety; it’s a deep-rooted concern that often keeps me up at night. I
View fullsize ‘Have you heard this one? It’ll kill you, Batman.’ – The Joker🖤 Link to NXT45 Journal: https://www.nxt45.com/the-journal 🤙 #therealjamesbond #agentrunner #solooceanrower #speaker #founder #quote #thejoker
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View fullsize 🚣‍♂️Tomorrow marks two years since I completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. 💪 My time at sea taught me the importance of vulnerability. I promised to call my family twice a week but ended up calling twice a day, often in tears.