Mark Schulman
Keynote Speaker: World-Renowned Drummer, Motivational Leadership & Transformation Speaker, Cancer Survivor, Author of "The Attitude Equation"
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Mark Schulman Biography
Mark Schulman’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.
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, Schulman'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, Schulman’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.
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A rock show disguised as a keynote. There are musician speakers. There are neuroscience speakers. There is no one else anywhere doing what Mark and Heather do together, on the same stage, as one experience. 60–90 minutes · live drums · concert energy · full audience participation.
Mark has performed for more than a billion people on the world's biggest stages: drummer for P!NK, Cher, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, and Foreigner. Heather is the NeuroPerformance Architect behind CRED, built on 3,500+ independent studies. Together they don't talk about performing under pressure. They put the whole room inside it.
This isn't a keynote your audience watches. It's one they're inside of. Live drumming that makes the audience feel the difference between survival mode and real impact, in their own bodies. Partner exercises. Neuroscience moments they can feel, not just understand. They don't discover CRED from a slide deck. They discover it from inside their own experience — and they leave the room having already become what they came to hear about: Everyday Rockstars.
- The only keynote anywhere that fuses stadium-level live performance with a validated neuroscience framework
- Fully interactive: live drumming, partner exercises, and real-time neuroscience moments the audience experiences firsthand
- Delivers CRED — Clarity, Resilience, Empathy, Delivery — the same four dimensions measured by the Impact Index
- Every story is a live demonstration under real pressure: Cher's harness failure 25 feet above the stage, a name forgotten in front of 50,000 people
- We don't just inspire people. We change how they perform. Measurably. Every time.
Mark Schulman isn't a speaker who performs. He's a performer who transformed three decades of world-stage mastery into the most electrifying keynote in the business. As a legendary drummer for some of the biggest artists on the planet, Mark has performed for over a billion people. But he doesn’t just play the hits; he decodes the mindset that created them. His keynotes combine live drumming, iconic music medleys from the artists he's toured with, and insider stories from 30 years on the world's biggest stages — all in service of one powerful truth: your attitude drives your behavior, and your behavior determines every outcome. Mark doesn't just talk about performance. He demonstrates it. This is not a lecture. This is a rock show disguised as a keynote, built on Mark's proprietary Attitude Equation — ATTITUDE × BEHAVIOR = CONSEQUENCE.
- Attitude Determines Behavior: You can't always control what happens to you. You can always control your attitude about it. Mark teaches the mental pivot — the immediate attitude shift — that allows world-class performers to deliver excellence every single night, regardless of what's happening offstage.
- Behavior Creates Consequences: When attitude shifts, behavior shifts with it. And shifted behavior creates different — better — outcomes. Mark shows exactly how this chain reaction plays out in sales, leadership, and performance under pressure.
- Consistency Builds Greatness: Rockstars don't get to have an off night. Neither do your best people. Mark reveals how elite performers build the habits and rituals that make world-class consistency not a goal — but a standard. There are no small moments. Everything you do matters.
Rhythm. Creativity. Collaboration. Performance. The ultimate team-building experience.
Teams are split into bands and handed a Rockstar Rewrite Kit: the verse and chorus of a legendary, instantly recognizable song. Each group rewrites the lyrics around their real work — shared challenges, wins, the human side of leadership. Then they take the stage and perform it, lyrics projected on the big screen, in front of the whole room.
This high-energy, hands-on workshop turns attendees from audience into active participants. Mark and Heather guide the room from listening to doing — and the room does the rest.
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How much does it cost to book Mark Schulman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mark Schulman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Schulman are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Schulman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Mark Schulman speak about?
Mark Schulman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Music, Motivational, Non-Fiction Authors, Author, Business Authors, Leadership, Innovation, Communication, Sales, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Cancer, Business, Marketing, Cancer Survivors, Health & Wellness, Inspirational, Workshop, Peak Performance and Storytelling.
Where does Mark Schulman travel from?
Mark Schulman generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Mark Schulman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Schulman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mark Schulman for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mark Schulman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Mark Schulman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Music and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Schulman for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Mark Schulman generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric Boles, Carey Lohrenz and Dan Thurmon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Schulman for an upcoming event.
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Mark Schulman Speaking Topics
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Everyday Rockstar® Keynote (Mark Schulman & Heather J. Crider)
A rock show disguised as a keynote. There are musician speakers. There are neuroscience speakers. There is no one else anywhere doing what Mark and Heather do together, on the same stage, as one experience. 60–90 minutes · live drums · concert energy · full audience participation.
Mark has performed for more than a billion people on the world's biggest stages: drummer for P!NK, Cher, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, and Foreigner. Heather is the NeuroPerformance Architect behind CRED, built on 3,500+ independent studies. Together they don't talk about performing under pressure. They put the whole room inside it.
This isn't a keynote your audience watches. It's one they're inside of. Live drumming that makes the audience feel the difference between survival mode and real impact, in their own bodies. Partner exercises. Neuroscience moments they can feel, not just understand. They don't discover CRED from a slide deck. They discover it from inside their own experience — and they leave the room having already become what they came to hear about: Everyday Rockstars.
- The only keynote anywhere that fuses stadium-level live performance with a validated neuroscience framework
- Fully interactive: live drumming, partner exercises, and real-time neuroscience moments the audience experiences firsthand
- Delivers CRED — Clarity, Resilience, Empathy, Delivery — the same four dimensions measured by the Impact Index
- Every story is a live demonstration under real pressure: Cher's harness failure 25 feet above the stage, a name forgotten in front of 50,000 people
- We don't just inspire people. We change how they perform. Measurably. Every time.
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Hacking the Rockstar Attitude (Solo Keynote)
Mark Schulman isn't a speaker who performs. He's a performer who transformed three decades of world-stage mastery into the most electrifying keynote in the business. As a legendary drummer for some of the biggest artists on the planet, Mark has performed for over a billion people. But he doesn’t just play the hits; he decodes the mindset that created them. His keynotes combine live drumming, iconic music medleys from the artists he's toured with, and insider stories from 30 years on the world's biggest stages — all in service of one powerful truth: your attitude drives your behavior, and your behavior determines every outcome. Mark doesn't just talk about performance. He demonstrates it. This is not a lecture. This is a rock show disguised as a keynote, built on Mark's proprietary Attitude Equation — ATTITUDE × BEHAVIOR = CONSEQUENCE.
- Attitude Determines Behavior: You can't always control what happens to you. You can always control your attitude about it. Mark teaches the mental pivot — the immediate attitude shift — that allows world-class performers to deliver excellence every single night, regardless of what's happening offstage.
- Behavior Creates Consequences: When attitude shifts, behavior shifts with it. And shifted behavior creates different — better — outcomes. Mark shows exactly how this chain reaction plays out in sales, leadership, and performance under pressure.
- Consistency Builds Greatness: Rockstars don't get to have an off night. Neither do your best people. Mark reveals how elite performers build the habits and rituals that make world-class consistency not a goal — but a standard. There are no small moments. Everything you do matters.
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Rockstar Rewrite: The Interactive Performance Experience (Workshop)
Rhythm. Creativity. Collaboration. Performance. The ultimate team-building experience.
Teams are split into bands and handed a Rockstar Rewrite Kit: the verse and chorus of a legendary, instantly recognizable song. Each group rewrites the lyrics around their real work — shared challenges, wins, the human side of leadership. Then they take the stage and perform it, lyrics projected on the big screen, in front of the whole room.
This high-energy, hands-on workshop turns attendees from audience into active participants. Mark and Heather guide the room from listening to doing — and the room does the rest.
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Mark Schulman Reviews
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Mark was fantastic and energized our crowd to new record-breaking fundraising totals! I appreciate everyone's attention to detail from beginning to end. Thanks!!
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU - May 07 2025 -
Mark was great! He was super easy to work with and very entertaining. We've gotten a ton of great feedback. He hit all the marks for what we were looking for in a town hall speaker.
Holman Automotive Group, Inc. t/a Holman - Jan 19 2024 -
"He was super easy to work with and very entertaining. We’ve gotten a ton of great feedback. He hit all the marks for what we were looking for in a town hall speaker."
Holman Town Hall - Jan 16 2024 -
NetVU - Apr 11 2022
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How do I book Mark Schulman to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mark Schulman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mark Schulman, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mark Schulman or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Mark Schulman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mark Schulman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Schulman are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Schulman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Mark Schulman speak about?
Mark Schulman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Music, Motivational, Non-Fiction Authors, Author, Business Authors, Leadership, Innovation, Communication, Sales, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Cancer, Business, Marketing, Cancer Survivors, Health & Wellness, Inspirational, Workshop, Peak Performance and Storytelling. -
Where does Mark Schulman travel from?
Mark Schulman generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Mark Schulman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Schulman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mark Schulman for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mark Schulman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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