The Duratus Mind - Ep #36 - Mike Bates - Former CT covert operations leader

The Duratus Mind - A podcast exploring all things mindset and motivation. Gaz, a former Special Forces Sergeant Major but now leadership and performance consultant, opens up his network to try and understand what motivates some to risk so much, why some are so driven, and what it really takes to lead and achieve success in any sector.
In this episode Gaz talks to Mike Bates who is a former Royal Marine, former counter terrorism covert operations leader, 2nd Dan BJJ Professor and is in training to row the Atlantic solo in Dec 2022. Mike opens up regarding his formative years, the leadership opportunities he grabbed when they presented themselves to him, what principles he took away from the Royal Marines and how they helped him through his 16 years in his confidential MOD department career that followed.
Mike now owns and runs Roundhay Leeds Gracie Barra BJJ gym which is the fastest growing in Europe. A full contact sport and gym which he started in lockdown. In his spare time he is training for the Talisker Atlantc ocean row event in Dec 2022 where he is hoping to raise over £100,000 for Leeds Children hospital.
Gaz and Mike talk all things leadership, principles, goals, resilience...and life!

[@charlesopuoro5295]

"Nothing amazing is done by 1 person", "Doing things NOT for you BUT for your Mate." Insightful conversation

[@garyhague4937]

Have watched this several times Gaz....just when you think you got all tbe nuggets - another one comes forth.. Possibly - For me, tbe best one you've ever done.... Please to a Redux BEFORE the Atlantic Challenge..... Nice One Mr Banford and Well Done Mr Bates 🤜🤛🤙🙏

[@DuratusUK]

Thanks Gary (1 'r'). We both really enjoyed it and I also enjoyed it as well as any of the others for sure. Mike is a top guy and I have no doubt we will do more in the future...although unlikely before he heads off. We'll see though. Thanks for the feedback again.

[@georgejackson7573]

Quality as always gaz🤙🏻

[@DuratusUK]

Thanks amigo! Easy conversation with a top bloke.

[@granthall8721]

Great listen 🎧

[@DuratusUK]

Thank you! We enjoyed it too.