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

Mike Bates, shirtless with tattoos and a black cap celebrating the end of his solo Atlantic Ocean row with arms raised near a marina in Antigua with boats in the background.

Mike Bates is a celebrated international keynote speaker and a former covert counter-terrorism operations leader, who in 2023 became the fastest solo rower to complete ‘Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge’.

Mike Bates wearing glasses, drinking coffee while writing on a laptop in a cafe.
Mike Bates, shirtless with tattoos on his arms, in a crouched Jiu Jitsu stance, looking intently forward against a black background.

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.

Rooted in his personal experiences of fighting terrorists, tackling mother nature at her most powerful and attaining his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

All while 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 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.

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Mike Bates speaking on stage at a conference with a large screen behind him displaying his name and the phrase "Live a Life Without Limits"; there are three red chairs on the stage and some audience members in the foreground.