Mark Schulman: Motivational Rockstar

Motivational rockstar keynote speaker and celebrity drummer for P!NK, Cher, and Foreigner who turns performance science into engagement, confidence, and results.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • Toured and recorded with P!NK, Cher, Foreigner, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, and others. 
  • Certified Speaking Professional and Modern Drummer cover artist; Top 3 Pop-Rock Drummers in 2014 reader poll.
  • Co-creates “Hacking the Rockstar Brain” with Heather J. Crider, blending music and practical brain science.

Formats: Format Keynote 45–60 min, “Hacking the Rockstar Attitude,” “Everyday Rockstar,” “Hacking the Rockstar Brain,” Concert-style emcee, Virtual or Hybrid.

Audiences: Leadership, sales, customer experience, all-hands, culture and engagement events.

Outcomes:
  1. Apply an attitude equation that boosts confidence, connection, and performance.
  2. Wrap data and goals in memorable stories and moments that drive action.
  3. Leave with practical tools to rehearse like a pro and deliver when it counts.
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  • Travels from: Los Angeles, CA

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Keynote Topics:

  • How to Ignite Rockstar Performance During Uncertain Times.
  • Hacking the Rockstar Attitude!
  • Are you ready to rock? 

Mark uses three core principles during this kinetic and sensory-driven program.  You will walk away with a blueprint for how to incorporate rock & roll philosophy, techniques and swagger into your business in order to drive performance and energize your work environment.

Focus: Innovation, Communication, Sales/Presentation, Leadership, Individual and Team Top Performance.

INTERSECTING ROCK AND ROLL WITH SIMPLE BRAIN SCIENCE TO ELEVATE YOUR CONFIDENCE & SWAGGER FOR WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE
 
GET READY TO BE BLOWN AWAY BY ENGAGING WITH THESE TWO EXPERTS FROM VASTLY DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE COMING TOGETHER FOR AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE! 

An immersive and unique program geared towards the demands of the modern world, which boosts connection, engagement, and performance, connecting each person to their inner rockstar.

Walk away with greater CONFIDENCE, psychological safety, WELL-BEING, and tools to better connect, communicate, and collaborate.

Supercharging connection, engagement, and performance. Our program doesn’t just inform — it transforms, awakening the inner rockstar in every participant, forging powerhouses of individuals and teams.

Take Mark’s amazing Virtual Rock Show into your Live Corporate Event. Like all great Rock Shows, Mark knows how to work a crowd with drummer timing & energy that is just right for your Live Event.

Talent Short Bio

Mark Schulman is a world-touring drummer and high-energy keynote speaker who transforms stages into immersive, interactive rock shows with clear business takeaways. He has performed and recorded with global icons including P!NK, Cher, Foreigner, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, and more, and brings those hard-won lessons on attitude, collaboration, and peak performance to corporate audiences.

A Certified Speaking Professional, Mark is the author of Conquering Life’s Stage Fright and creator of the hit keynotes “Hacking the Rockstar Attitude,” “Everyday Rockstar,” and the neuroscience-infused “Hacking the Rockstar Brain.” Event planners book Mark to electrify the room and leave teams with repeatable tools for clarity, capability, and confidence under pressure. CPI Conference+5

Mark Schulman, a former drummer for P!NK, is a multifaceted talent. Renowned for his exceptional musicianship, electrifying stage presence, and astute business acumen, Schulman is more than a performer; he’s a strategic thinker who translates his stage success into remarkable business achievements. With a unique blend of musical prowess and entrepreneurial insight, Schulman delivers captivating performances that not only entertain but also empower and inspire audiences.

With over three decades of experience in the music industry, Mark Schulman has established himself as one of the most sought-after drummers and motivational speakers globally. Having toured with iconic artists like P!NK, Foreigner, and Cher, Schulman brings a wealth of performance experience to the stage.

His expertise extends beyond music, as he is also a certified speaking professional, delivering keynote addresses and workshops worldwide. Schulman’s dynamic presentations combine his passion for music with practical strategies for personal and professional growth, earning him accolades from audiences and event organizers alike.

Beyond his musical achievements, Schulman is a thought leader in harnessing the “Rockstar Attitude” to drive success in diverse fields. Through his signature program, he helps individuals and teams elevate their “Rockstar Quotient” (R.Q.) by unlocking strategies for peak performance and resilience.

Drawing from his extensive career in the entertainment industry, Schulman shares invaluable insights on creativity, collaboration, and overcoming obstacles, making him a sought-after speaker for corporations, educational institutions, and conferences worldwide.

Is your business prepared to rock? It will be after witnessing Mark Schulman in action.

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Mark Schulman Sizzle Reel: Rockstar Keynote Speaker and P!NK Drummer

High-impact demo of Mark’s virtual and onstage keynote, featuring ABC mindset, fear-to-excitement reframing, interactive music segments, and client-ready production value.

This sizzle reel showcases Mark Schulman’s performance-driven keynote style and virtual delivery. He opens by grounding his credibility, noting years of close collaboration with top artists and the operating principles he learned from them. The core message is the ABC model: attitude drives behavior, and behavior drives consequences. Mark demonstrates how a deliberate shift in attitude precedes any lasting performance change.

A quick tour of his “virtual frontier” studio highlights the kinetic, interactive format he uses for online events. He blends applause cues, performance clips, and direct-to-camera coaching to keep energy high. A science-based beat explains that fear and excitement share the same body chemistry, so perception and projection determine experience. He invites viewers to pursue “drummer’s high,” linking enjoyment with improved performance and more consistent results.

Mark encourages creative risk taking and influence, asking audiences to “up the ante,” think beyond constraints, and model behaviors that elevate others’ outcomes. The reel weaves in crowd participation, tour footage, and testimonials, including a reference to being nicknamed “Disneyland” for relentless positivity. He closes by reframing work as performance, celebrating audience commitment, and returning to the theme that fun, focus, and attitude are practical levers anyone can pull to perform at a higher level.

Key Moments

00:00 — Cold open, performance montage, credibility from touring with world-class artists. Mark Schulman’s Site
00:12 — ABC model intro: attitude shapes behavior and consequences.
00:28 — “Virtual frontier” reveal, interactive studio capabilities. Mark Schulman’s Site
00:45 — Fear vs excitement share the same chemistry, reframe for control.
01:05 — “Drummer’s high” concept, fun increases performance.
01:28 — Influence others’ attitudes to drive better outcomes.
01:47 — “Up the ante” challenge, destroy the box, think creatively.
02:05 — Nicknamed “Disneyland,” gratitude clip, fan shout-out.
02:20 — Stadium tour flashback, it is all a performance.

Mark Schulman shares how attitude drives behavior and outcomes, reframes fear as excitement, and uses music-fueled interaction to teach active listening and confident performance.

Mark opens by noting that he has worked closely with top artists, learning their methods for world-class performance. The core lesson is simple and actionable: attitude drives behavior, and behavior drives consequences. From a purpose-built virtual studio, he demonstrates that the body chemistry for fear and excitement is identical. Your perception and projection determine the experience, which means you can choose a framing that fuels performance.

He then brings the audience into a quick interactive clapping sequence to create “drummer’s high,” using the moment to teach active listening. Full engagement enables you to respond instead of react, which is the most present way to communicate. Mark challenges viewers to think beyond limitations, to influence the attitudes of others, and to raise the bar together. He closes by reminding the audience to stay grateful, bring energy to every moment, and treat every interaction as a performance where attitude leads the way.

Key Moments

00:00 Arena-tested insights: attitude drives behavior, behavior drives consequences.
00:20 Virtual studio intro and setup for a kinetic, interactive session.
00:36 Fear vs excitement share the same chemistry; perception sets the experience.
00:55 Audience up and clapping; creating “drummer’s high.”
01:28 Lesson lands: active listening requires full engagement to respond, not react.
01:55 You can influence others’ attitudes to drive better behaviors and outcomes.
02:14 Challenge issued: think outside the box and raise your standard.
02:32 Gratitude shout-out and reminder that it is all a performance.

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  • Virtual speaking appearances are a cost-effective alternative to high speaking fees, often 10-50% cheaper than in-person rates.
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