Why do the world's most technical experts—from NASA astronauts to Navy Special Operations—need communication coaching? Because human communication is biological, not logical. In Part 1 of this two-part masterclass, we sit down with John Bates, a globally recognized leadership communication expert and prolific TED-format coach. John shares his own incredible journey from losing an $80 million dot-com company and facing a life-threatening illness, to making a profound promise to the universe th...

Making Your Audience the Hero & The Power of the Pause w/ John Bates (Part 2) - Ep. 5

Everyone sees the most visible part of a founder’s journey: the outcome. But the truth is that few understand the mindset, pressure, and discipline behind it.This podcast explores the deeper system behind business and life. The beliefs, habits, and decisions that shape growth long before the numbers appear.Through thoughtful conversations, Jarome McKenzie sits down with founders, operators, and thinkers who have built meaningful things. Together they explore the moments that shaped them, the pressure that forged their discipline, and the mindset behind their success.Jarome approaches each episode as both a builder and a student. He learns alongside the audience while weaving each guest’s insights into the frameworks he uses with founders and leaders.The result is an honest exploration of business, leadership, and intentional living. A look at how great builders think, make decisions, and design lives that matter.