Mark Schulman
Mark Schulman is the drummer for P!NK, performing for sold-out audiences all over the world.
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What Mark Schulman's clients say
"You were a thrill to work with, and your message and presentation was so much fun and inspiring."
"The Virtual event was a great success. People loved Mark’s energy!"
"I'm the one that went out on a limb. I'm the one that saw Mark speak. And I'm the one that brought the idea of him speaking to my team. They watched the video, but they still weren’t totally sold, and I needed to vouch. And what I said is, ‘trust me, this will be something unbelievable.’ And then they said, ‘…but the problem is it's going to be at 4:30 in the afternoon. Can this guy pull it off?!’ And what I'm here to tell you is he didn't just pull it off, he blew them out of their seat!! And that's not even the craziest part. The craziest part is that there was a lineup of over 50 people who took some of the most fantastic pictures with Mark, behind the drum set. And here's the thing, you don't do that unless the speaker has made a difference in your life. And {Mark} did that!"
"You should have a dose of Mark every morning. A great presentation!"
"It was fabulous! It was specific to us. Everyone really enjoyed it."
"You captured their hearts, motivated and inspired – but even more, you honored them by your willingness to participate."
"Mark literally rocked our world!"
"It’s not easy to get a standing ovation from a corporate audience; Mark got two! Mark Schulman’s keynote address was truly a great success and made me, the event planner, look like a Rock Star!"
"I GOT TO listen to a WONDERFUL & INSPIRATIONAL speaker! Mark was a great choice and I left the meeting feeling very motivated for life in general. GREAT JOB ;-)"
"Mark brought the energy and passion. Everyone left feeling motivated and wanting to shift their attitude and make a difference. Mark was everything and more that we had hoped for and more!"
"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. 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. This is going to be hard to top next year, so start thinking!!!"
"Thank you again [for] the passion and caring you put into the sessions with our teams. They are still reflecting on the positive experience and how they enjoyed the time with you."
"I didn’t expect that Mark Schulman would have much direct relevance for Proposal Managers and Sales Operations but he brilliantly adapted his experiences as a rock drummer to provide some fascinating insights. He talked about being the backline of the band that supports the rock star to deliver a world-class performance and I think this really resonated with the audience, who are the backline that enable our Sales ‘rock stars’ are able to perform at their best."
"It was exactly what the team needed and I’m so grateful we had the opportunity to participate. Your message was straightforward, but one that we tend to forget from time to time — attitude is everything! I consider myself a pretty positive person, but many of your points were great reminders that we can all do better. I keep hearing ‘I get to…’ and ‘I’m not a whiner, I’m a winner’ and ‘Attitude, Behavior, Consequence’ throughout the office — it makes me smile!"
"It was awesome Mark. You brought the energy and the passion and everyone left feeling motivated, and feeling like they could shift their attitudes and make a difference. It was everything and more than we had hoped for!"
"Thanks for all of the effort you put into our presentation and the time you spent with us. I LOVE your energy!"
"You were incredible and high energy with some great take-aways and reminders about business practices. It’s true that we get out of it, what we put into it. I remembered Attitude, Behavior, Consequence! Probably my favorite moment was the reminder that you might be performing on stage every night, we might be delivering some of the same sentiments to our customers every day, but for that concert goer and for our customers it may their first time, so it is so important for us to deliver a great first impression!"
"Mark you are magnificent! You had energy that never seemed to end…from start to finish…in fact there was no finish, it’s still going on! You inspired every person here to think out of the box or as you say – there is no box! You got everybody thinking in the ‘now’!"
"You were fantastic and really rocked the audience. You brought the rockstar attitude to us. It was inspiring with such a focus on attitude which really made a difference for us."
"This was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever experienced. I’ve been doing this for 20 years. Mark energized us and showed us how to optimize our lives in every single way. He made us realize that living in the moment is so vital for everybody’s success. This was truly amazing!"
"We had a blast…high energy the whole time, engaging. This was [the] shot in the arm our team needed. You got us excited to improve our attitudes."
"Oh my God, you rocked it! It was just what we hoped for, Mark. You brought energy, passion, and you’re just a rockstar! Now we have a whole house of rockstars!"
"This was awesome…We kicked it off with Mark. His energy and passion was perfect to set the perfect tone for our time together with our leaders."
"We had Mark close out our conference and I’ll tell you what, this blows my mind with the amount of energy and passion that Mark brings to what he does. In my 17 years as part of this organization, we have never had a speaker just rock the room like Mark rocked. Mark thank you for making our 25th anniversary conference so special!"
"Your energy is infectious; you walk onstage with a command and presence that everybody responds to. But most of all your messaging was on point talking about attitude, moving passion to purpose. ABC was off the charts. You connect with people, my friend. You’ve got an inner warmth that just resonates. You rocked it!"
"I loved the energy. The team was pumped up as we tried to get the team excited for the new year. You brought it in spades. You married it with real science and psychology. I think everybody left knowing they could be better in [their] professional and personal lives. It was awesome!"
"I loved how you interacted with the crowd and got them up on their feet and pulling someone on stage to rock out with you was awesome. The line for the meet n’ greet took longer than the keynote!"
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Mark Schulman's 2024 biography
Mark Schulman: Celebrity Drummer, Author, Peak Performance Expert
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.
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 orporate audiences, offering not just inspiration but practical tools for personal and professional development.
DIGGING DEEPER
Mark Schulman grew up in Los Angeles and is a classically trained cellist. As a teen, he played with the Los Angeles Junior Philharmonic. He later even played cello on the 2009/2010 P!NK tour.
During his unprecedented career over the last 32 years, Mark has been a first-call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists. He was voted “Top 3 Pop-Rock Drummers” in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll in 2014 and was the featured cover artist in the May 2019 issue of Modern Drummer. Mark did four record-breaking world tours with P!NK over 15 years.
Mark’s resume reads like a “Who’s Who” of international rock ‘n’ roll royalty, including acts such as Cher, Billy Idol, Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce, and so many other world-class artists. He has drummed with Velvet Revolver at Ozzfest and for a crowd of 225,000 at Glastonbury Festival with Simple Minds. Mark has appeared on nearly every American, European, and Australian variety show including the Grammy Awards, Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, American Idol, The Paul O’Grady Show, The X Factor, Wetten, dass..?, the ARIA Awards, and more.
Mark’s fan base extends way beyond the rock ‘n’ roll stage. Fans of his other career, as a top motivational speaker, exist at companies and organizations he’s spoken for, including American Express, Microsoft, IBM, DELL Cisco, Aveda, Kaiser, NCAA, SAP, and more. To date, Mark has performed over 2,000 keynotes, 1,000 music clinics, and for over a billion people.
Offstage, Mark is passionate about teaching and helping others. He was the chairman of Create Now!, a non-profit organization founded in 1996 to help change troubled children’s lives through creative arts mentoring. A cancer survivor himself, Mark has also motivated children and teens through his work doing seminars with the Ronald McDonald House and benefits for the Teenage Cancer Trust in the U.K.
An active educator, Mark taught at the Los Angeles Music Academy and is one of the world’s most sought-after drum clinicians, hosting clinics around the world. Mark produced his first instructional DVD in his studio, A Day in the Recording Studio; A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Recording Great Drum Tracks for Drummers and All Musicians distributed by Hudson Music. The Mark Schulman Signature Snare Drum is one of the best-selling signature products in the history of GRETSCH.
Mark’s first book, Conquering Life’s Stage Fright, shows people how to harness doubt, fear, and anxiety as it relates to any performance or presentation and transform that into clarity, capability, and confidence. Mark has finished his second book, The Attitude Equation, which lays out a powerful path to happiness and achievement: Attitude x Behavior = Consequence. Mark and his writing partner Dr. Jim Samuels have interviewed rockstar performers across all industries about how ATTITUDE has driven BEHAVIOR to produce world-class CONSEQUENCES in their lives. The book is slated for release in late 2023.
In May 2023, Mark became a judge and coach for an all-new original music competition television show called BANDED. The show redefines the “build-a-band” concept and pairs up-and-coming artists with top coaches. Besides judging, Mark will coach one of the rock outfits.
Mark is also a music producer, trained audio engineer, and studio co-owner of West Triad Recording Studio in Venice, California.
Mark Schulman's 2024 talks & topics
Hacking the ROCKSTAR ATTITUDE
Unleash the electrifying power of a rock concert in your professional realm with “HACKING THE ROCKSTAR ATTITUDE.” This keynote goes beyond traditional motivational speeches, merging riveting band tales, live drumming, and interactive experiences to forge a potent formula for mastering life’s rhythms. Discover how to harness the indomitable spirit of rock legends to amplify employee engagement, teamwork, and innovation. Learn to navigate life’s unpredictabilities with poise, transforming your attitude to fuel positive outcomes across any business landscape.
Through Hacking The Rockstar Attitude, Mark will give you the tools to literally change your relationships, improve your business and increase the happy moments you experience in your life.
To your transformed ATTITUDE!
TAKEAWAYS:
- Master the Art of Engagement: Uncover the secret sauce behind the mesmerizing pull of world-class performances and how to apply it to spark unparalleled engagement within your team.
- Attitude Transformation: Equip yourself with immediate, actionable strategies to reshape your perspective and turn challenges into triumphs, channeling rock ‘n’ roll’s audacious confidence.
- Elevate Everyday Moments: Adopt the mindset that no moment is too small for greatness, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and a profound impact on every action you take.
- Amplify Performance and Confidence: Learn and implement pre-show rituals of rock icons to elevate your presence and effectiveness, both personally and professionally.
- Achieve Harmonious Team Dynamics: Gain insights into fostering a collaborative environment that mirrors the cohesive and dynamic essence of a world-class band, driving everyone to their peak performance.
Hacking The Rockstar Brain
Intersecting Rock and Roll with Simple Brain Science to Elevate Your confidence & Swagger for World-Class Performance
Step into the groundbreaking fusion of rock’s electrifying aura and cutting-edge neuroscience with “HACKING THE ROCKSTAR BRAIN.” In this trailblazing collaboration, Mark Schulman, celebrated drummer for music royalty such as P!nk and Billy Idol, teams up with neuroperformance guru Heather Crider to catapult your mental agility, creativity, and performance to stratospheric heights. This dynamic duo delivers a powerhouse presentation that melds thrilling drum sequences with revolutionary brain optimization techniques.
Prepare to embark on an unparalleled journey that not only bridges diverse worlds but also turbocharges your creative engines, supercharges your motivation, and fine-tunes your team’s synchronicity and performance.
This unforgettable experience, rich in engaging narratives, interactive segments, and actionable insights, captivates as much as it enlightens.
Mark and Heather blend expertise and fun to unlock the secrets of a rockstar mindset and peak neurological fitness. This enthralling journey not only inspires but equips you to transform your professional landscape. Embrace Connection, Communication, & Collaboration for breakthroughs and immediate results in an interactive and entertaining experience.
Highlights
- Collaborative Synergy: Build highly synergistic teams through the principles of empathy and mutual respect, boosting innovation and efficiency.
- Inspirational Influence: Explore how compassion and collaboration can become your most powerful tools for inspiring you and leading your team to greatness.
- Creativity Explosion: Ignite a surge of creativity, reshaping your approach to challenges and seizing opportunities with innovative solutions.
- Peak Performance: Unveil elite performers’ strategies for sustaining top-tier excellence, even under intense pressure.
- Mental Edge: Equip yourself with on-the-spot, neuroscience-backed tools to boost mental resilience and overall well-being.
Conquering Life’s Stage Fright
Transforming Fear into Confidence Now and Post Pandemic
Mark brings his popular book to life at your event through engaging stories, performance and interactive processes. Mark demonstrates how all individual and team performances are broken down into three simple yet powerful steps: Clarity, Capability and Confidence. You will use these three simple concepts to drive you and your team’s performance to a higher level by transforming fear and trepidation in Confidence!
Focus:
- Individual and Team Top Performance,
- Sales/Presenting, Communication, Innovation.
Boost Your RQ – Rockstar Quotient!
Solid Insights For Changing Times
For organizations, leaders, and individuals, Mark will show you how you can boost your Rockstar Quotient for real gains in productivity, capacity, performance, innovation, morale… This is a rock show disguised as a keynote with measurable results!
Focus:
- Innovation, Performance, Communication,
- Sales, Leadership, Team Building,
- Breaking Through Barriers to Success.