Mark Schulman

World-Renowned Drummer; Author; Motivator; Expert, The Secrets of Rockstar Performance

Mark Schulman is a monster drummer whos toured the world with some of the greatest rock and pop performers before crowds as big as 225,000. Hes played with P!NK, Billy Idol, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, Simple Minds, and others over his 32year touring career. Mark is also amazing on another stage as a speaker, where he delivers a rock show disguised as a keynote. Ive learned about the importance of attitude as part of the touring family with these great performers, Mark says as he unpacks the secrets of rockstar performance. His presentations translate lessons learned during a remarkable career into valuable tips for organizations, teams, leaders, and those who want to be their absolute best. Mark Schulman is a brilliant storyteller and performer who inspires audiences to engage and unleash their inner rockstar. Mark’s published works include Conquering Life’s Stage Fright and The Attitude Equation. Mark is also a judge and coach on the original music competition TV show called BANDED on AXS TV.

  • Mark Schulman Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $30,001 - $40,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    California, USA

  • Mark Schulman Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $30,001 - $40,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    California, USA

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EVERYDAY ROCKSTAR: Lighting it up to unleash your best self, for the greatest benefit to others through science and rock and roll!

Everyday Rockstar® (ERS) is an electrifying keynote experience led by celebrity drummer, peak performance and engagement expert Mark Schulman, delivering to you a powerful journey of resilience, confidence, the science and secrets of rockstar performance. Known for his work ...

Everyday Rockstar® (ERS) is an electrifying keynote experience led by celebrity drummer, peak performance and engagement expert Mark Schulman, delivering to you a powerful journey of resilience, confidence, the science and secrets of rockstar performance. Known for his work with legends like P!NK, Cher, Billy Idol, and many other world-class performers, Mark combines insider rockstar stories, thrilling drum sequences, and actionable attitude techniques that show you how to harness your own rockstar DNA.

Mark brings the house down with the transformative energy to ignite your personal and professional development, equipping you with immediate strategies to evolve your attitude, amplify impact, and expand passion into purpose.

To maximize the takeaway value, Mark can be joined by special guest expert Heather Crider, an elite neuroscience and neuro-performance coach who takes existing and emerging high-level performers on a truly immersive and transformative journey. With practical tools based on cutting-edge brain science, Heather provides you with unique methodologies to tackle stress, heighten creativity, and maximize productivity in every aspect of life.

This isn’t an experience you’ll find anywhere else. Together, Mark and Heather deliver a thrilling fusion of rock and roll stories, cutting-edge techniques, and science-backed strategies that empowers you to lead with purpose, supercharge team synergy, and live like a rockstar. We’re bringing you an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—dynamic, sexy, and electrifying—designed to transform you and your team into Everyday Rockstars who feel equipped to live boldly and impact profoundly.

*Mark tailors his talk to meet every group’s individual needs.

Dive Deeper: What You’ll Walk Away With

1. Neuroscience-backed Tools 
Grounded in four neuroscience pillars adopted by Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Cornell, and Stanford:
•C—Clarity. Strengthen self-awareness, define your “best stuff.”
•R—Resilience. Embrace and harness adversity.
•E3—Effort, Energy and Empathy. Optimize Impact! with others.
•D—Delivery (Do-it!)—Bolster courage and take profound action despite what stands in          your way!

You’ll walk away knowing how to own your superpower to fuel every interaction, decision, opportunity, and challenge with quantum success.

2. Strategies for Sustained High-Performance
 You’ll learn proven methods to turn high-stress moments into peak performance opportunities, enabling you to stay calm under pressure, make bold decisions, sustain momentum in high-stakes environments, and turn challenges into fuel to make the seemingly impossible now possible.

3. Creativity on Command  

Heather’s science-backed techniques help you tap into creative flow states, making innovation and problem-solving second nature. Discover tools to generate fresh ideas and bring dynamic energy to your work.

4. Unmatched Energy and Engagement
Feel like you watched a show rather than a keynote. This experience is packed with interactive drumming performances, Mark’s actual show footage, engaging stories, and unforgettable takeaways. Two audience members will even walk away with a signed snare drum, and everyone receives a personalized band name to remind them of the rockstar within.

5. Building Harmonious Team Connection and Influence
Discover new techniques to create indelible connections and elevate your impact within any team or audience. By tapping into next-level empathy, resilience, and influence, you’ll bring out the best in yourself and those around you.

Who This Is For

Can you think of anyone who wouldn’t want to unleash the best version of themselves for the benefit of others?

That’s why clients agree: Everyday Rockstar® directly propels both organizational results and individual achievement across the board.

The Science Behind Everyday Rockstar®

Think Rigor meets RockStar. If you’re tired of empty motivational hype and are ready for real, field-tested, globally-proven measures and methods, it’s your time for ERS®. Thanks to our team of rockstar PhDs, key ingredients that make up our measures and methods have been tested for decades to achieve significant benefits for more than 5 million individuals across diverse populations in 137 countries. As a reminder, our methodologies have been adopted by Harvard Business School, MIT, Stanford, Carnegie-Mellon, Cornell, and Princeton, among others.

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Create your world-class band: Master Team Performance with Real Rockstar Edge

Dive deep into the unparalleled teamwork and dynamism of rock bands with “Create YOUR World-Class Band.” Mark Schulman, with 32 years on stage alongside music legends, offers a unique glimpse into the world of rockstar performance. Leveraging his extensive ...

Dive deep into the unparalleled teamwork and dynamism of rock bands with “Create YOUR World-Class Band.” Mark Schulman, with 32 years on stage alongside music legends, offers a unique glimpse into the world of rockstar performance. Leveraging his extensive experience touring and performing in close-knit settings, Mark provides fresh insights and actionable strategies for enhancing team communication, dynamics, and performance. This keynote invites you to step behind the scenes of legendary bands, applying their secrets of engagement, collaboration, and innovation to your team, transforming everyday work into a stage for world-class performance.

Sample takeaways:
•  Rockstar Communication and Collaboration: Harness the power of deep collaboration and open communication practiced by the world’s top bands to strengthen your team’s cohesion and productivity.
•  Command the Stage: Equip your team with the confidence and skills to take center stage in your industry, leveraging rockstar charisma and presence to stand out and excel.
•  Galvanize Cohesion and Creativity: Draw on the dynamic interplay and collective creativity that fuel a rock band’s success to introduce practical tools that significantly boost your team’s cohesion, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation flourish
•  Cultivate a Culture of Excellence and Innovation: Adopt the mindset and work ethic of real rockstars to foster an environment where innovation thrives and every team member is empowered to excel in their role in ‘the band!’

Mark’s approach transcends traditional team building, offering a high-energy, music-infused experience that equips your team with the tools for lasting success and harmony. Get ready for a journey into team building that has been reserved for the rockstar bands. Now it’s your chance to not only look behind the curtain but to perform as a team on YOUR stage like a world-class band!

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The Team Performance experience (Keynote add-on)

It’s your turn…are you ready to ROCK? Are you ready to take the stage and unleash your inner rock star? Welcome to “The Team Performance Experience,” where team building meets rock and roll in the most exhilarating way possible. Dive into this dynamic ...

It’s your turn…are you ready to ROCK? Are you ready to take the stage and unleash your inner rock star?

Welcome to “The Team Performance Experience,” where team building meets rock and roll in the most exhilarating way possible. Dive into this dynamic workshop with Mark, who masterfully turns participants into spontaneous bandmates. You’ll be grouped randomly and given the unique challenge of rewriting the lyrics to a famous song, infusing your collective work and life experiences with a dash of humor and irony. Then, it’s showtime! Each group performs their reimagined song, lyrics displayed for all to share in the fun and creativity. This isn’t just about music; it’s about unleashing innovation, fostering deep connections, and celebrating the power of collaboration in a truly unforgettable band experience.

This workshop is the ultimate add-on for any of the main speeches and promises not just a burst of creative fun but a profound transformation in team dynamics, showcasing how joy, creativity, and a shared goal can turn a group of individuals into a cohesive, unstoppable force.

“The transformation is always astounding. The experience of creating something together pushes your comfort zone and brings out your best team-building, cooperation and communication skills. This program is always a favorite. You will never see your associates the same way. You all literally become Rock Stars! You are creating a new sense of warmth and camraderie that sticks- it’s indelible!” – Mark Schulman

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All-Star Royal Jam - Electrify Your Event With Rock Legends (KEYNOTE ADD-ON OR AS A SEPARATE SHOW)

Your own private Rock ‘n’ Roll dream team. Dive into the heart of rock ‘n’ roll with the All-Star Royal Jam, a once-in-a-lifetime ensemble of iconic musicians crafting an electrifying synergy on stage. This isn’t just another performance; it’s a full-blown ...

Your own private Rock ‘n’ Roll dream team. Dive into the heart of rock ‘n’ roll with the All-Star Royal Jam, a once-in-a-lifetime ensemble of iconic musicians crafting an electrifying synergy on stage. This isn’t just another performance; it’s a full-blown rock odyssey that transforms any event into an unforgettable experience. With the unique opportunity for attendees to jam alongside these legends, coupled with a dynamic multi-media backdrop, the All-Star Royal Jam delivers a supercharged spectacle that will leave your employees, clients, and colleagues in awe.

Even if a headliner is touring with the likes of SPRINGSTEEN or P!NK, worry not—ASRJ boasts an impressive roster of guest vocalists and instrumentalists from celebrated bands to ensure the show’s magic remains undiminished. Prepare for an event that transcends the ordinary, creating memories and moments of musical alchemy that will be talked about for years to come.

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About Keynote Speaker Mark Schulman

Mark’s journey from a classically trained cellist to the first-call drummer for the world’s top artists like P!NK, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Cher, and a host of other world-class artists showcases the immense power of attitude, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

“I’ve learned about the importance of attitude as part of the touring family with these great performers,” Mark says as he unpacks the secrets of rockstar performance. His presentations translate lessons learned during his remarkable career into valuable tips for organizations, teams, leaders, and those who want to be their absolute best.

With over 32 years of electrifying stages worldwide, he not only brings unparalleled energy to music but also translates this dynamism into motivational speaking, where he becomes the bridge between the pulsating heart of rock ‘n’ roll and transformative business and corporate leadership. As a cancer survivor, Mark’s resilience and vitality infuse his keynotes, where he shares the secrets of rockstar performance, emphasizing attitude’s role in driving extraordinary outcomes.

His published works, including Conquering Life’s Stage Fright and The Attitude Equation, extend his philosophy to all, laying out a blueprint for harnessing fear into confidence and transforming attitude into action.

As a passionate educator and advocate, Mark’s dedication extends off-stage through his work with Create Now! and the Teenage Cancer Trust, showcasing his commitment to using art for change. His unique approach to speaking combines these elements into a message that resonates deeply with corporate audiences, offering not just inspiration but practical tools for personal and professional development.

Testimonials

“He was literally amazing. Hands down the best keynote we’ve ever had. On top of it all he’s just a great guy. He spent the entire day (and night) with us. Mark spoke to and took photos with every attendee that approached him. He even jumped in and performed at our attendee party with our corporate rock band. Thanks again for going above and beyond to ensure a successful event!”

Arnold Sand

Executive Director, SME Entertainment Group

“Mark You were Awesome!! The colleagues have not stopped raving about you – the material & your message.”

Ed Albies

Retail Operations, Johnson & Johnson

“Hi Mark We really appreciate the effort and risk you took to come and speak to our group. As I have mentioned before, you were probably the single best speaker we have had for the retreat! I am still getting great feedback about your session. And remember we have some tough critics. But more importantly you are a humble, caring and giving person and it really comes through! Let’s keep in touch.”

David Etsler

 

“Mark…what a great event you created for all at the ACG Company Retreat last week! You blew the roof off the retreat with rock music/drumming and a message that not only rocked but also tied into our retreat theme. The team here is still buzzing.”

Denis P. Kalscheur

Chief Executive Officer, Aviation Capital Group

“He was literally amazing. Hands down the best keynote we’ve ever had.”

Ny Tech Summit

 

“Everything was superb! Mark’s session received the highest rating of our entire event!”

Kelli Neely

Senior Manager, Cio People, Dell

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