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Not everyone wants to be a rockstar. Everyone wants to feel like one.

The only keynote experience that combines a world-touring rock drummer, a neuroscience coach and a validated assessment.

Mark Schulman + Heather J. Crider

Available for keynotes, leadership summits, sales kickoffs, and multi-day engagements.

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World-Touring Rock Drummer

P!NK · Cher · Billy Idol · Foreigner · Stevie Nicks

Neuroscience Coach

Certified NeuroPerformance Coach Heather J. Crider

Validated Assessment

The IMPACT INDEX®, measured before and after

Meet Mark and Heather

Mark Schulman

Mark Schulman

The Rockstar

  • World-class celebrity drummer: P!NK, Cher, Billy Idol, Foreigner, Stevie Nicks. More than 32 years touring, 1 billion+ audience members
  • “Hands down the BEST keynote we've ever had.” (Microsoft)
  • Hall of Fame keynote speaker and CSP: 1,500+ keynotes
  • Author of The Attitude Equation

Mark Schulman is a world-class celebrity drummer who has performed for more than a billion people with P!NK, Cher, Billy Idol, Foreigner and Stevie Nicks, along with Sheryl Crow, Beyoncé, Tina Turner, Velvet Revolver and Simple Minds. In more than 32 years on the world's biggest stages, from 225,000 people at Glastonbury to the Grammys, SNL and the AMAs, he learned what separates the great from the greatest: it's never been about talent. It's about attitude. And attitude is a choice. A Hall of Fame keynote speaker and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with 1,500+ keynotes and more than 22 years on corporate stages, Mark is the author of The Attitude Equation, a cancer conqueror, and co-founder of Everyday Rockstar™ with Heather J. Crider. He helps people bring their best when they don't feel their best, and make it showtime, every time.

Heather J. Crider

Heather J. Crider

The Brain

  • Certified NeuroPerformance Coach and best-selling author
  • Co-creator of CRED™ and the IMPACT INDEX® with Dr. Paul G. Stoltz
  • Broadway co-producer: Paranormal Activity
  • Featured in Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek and Brainz Magazine
  • Former accountant with 25+ years in corporate leadership

Heather J. Crider is a Certified NeuroPerformance Coach, best-selling author and Broadway co-producer (Paranormal Activity) who helps capable people take back the controls when pressure takes over. A former accountant with more than 25 years in corporate leadership and 15 years studying the neuroscience of performance, she knows pressure from the inside, not just from the research. Heather co-designed CRED™ and the IMPACT INDEX® with Dr. Paul G. Stoltz and co-founded Everyday Rockstar™ with Mark Schulman. She is a Certified Search Inside Yourself Teacher (Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, which began at Google) and holds a NeuroLeadership Certification from Wharton / University of Pennsylvania. Featured in Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek and Brainz Magazine, she has spoken for companies across healthcare, legal, finance and tech.

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This Is a Rock Show Disguised as a Keynote.

Live drums. Concert energy. Interactive moments that don't just entertain; they bring people together. Mark and Heather turn your audience from spectators into a band, locked into the same rhythm and the same momentum.

There are musician speakers. There are neuroscience speakers. Mark and Heather put both on one stage, as one experience.

Your people already have what it takes. The question is whether they can access it under pressure.

What We Deliver

Best For

  • Leadership summits where your people need more than a speaker.
  • Sales kickoffs where performance under pressure is the whole game.
  • Culture initiatives where engagement has quietly become survival mode.
  • High-pressure teams navigating change, growth, or disruption.

Select the experience that fits your event. Each is designed to deliver measurable impact from the moment they walk in.

Mark Schulman Solo Keynote

Hacking the Rockstar Attitude: How to Bring Your Best When You Don't Feel Your Best

Built on Mark's proprietary Attitude Equation (ATTITUDE × BEHAVIOR = CONSEQUENCE), this keynote gives audiences one unshakeable insight: you can't always control what happens to you, but you can always control your attitude about it. Available as a 45-90 minute keynote.

Category tags: Inspiration · Motivation · Sales Kickoff · Leadership · Team Performance · Music & Entertainment

Search keywords: rock star keynote speaker · musician keynote speaker · musical keynote · live drumming keynote · sales kickoff speaker · high-energy interactive keynote · motivational keynote speaker

Heather J. Crider Solo Keynote

Survival Pilot™: The Neuroscience of Leading People When Pressure Takes Over

When pressure takes over, capable people overthink, snap or freeze, and it spills into every conversation. It isn't a personality flaw. It's a pattern. Heather reveals the neuroscience behind it and hands your people one simple question to take back the controls: Who's flying? The result: pressure makes your best people better. Available as a 45-90 minute keynote.

AI Edition: Survival Pilot™: Leading People Through AI-Driven Pressure and Change. AI is the newest source of pressure on capable people. Heather shows why AI uncertainty grabs the controls, and how your people take them back.

Category tags: Resilience · Leadership · Communication · Wellness & Wellbeing · Stress, Burnout & Overwhelm · Leading Through Change · Neuroscience

Search keywords: neuroscience keynote speaker · keynote speaker on overwhelm · wellbeing keynote speaker · performance under pressure keynote · resilience keynote speaker · burnout keynote · leadership communication keynote · female keynote speaker

AI Edition tags: AI and the future of work · Leading through change

Go Beyond the Keynote

Assessment Tool

IMPACT INDEX® Assessment

A 3-minute psychometric assessment that measures how your people actually perform under pressure, not how they describe themselves.

24 scenario-based questions across Clarity, Resilience, Empathy in Motion and Delivery: every attendee takes it, typically two weeks before the event to build a baseline, and again post-event or at 90 days to measure change. Organizations receive a company-wide composite score; each attendee receives their own individualized report with specific next steps. This is the data layer everything else in the system builds on.

  • Psychometrically validated with 1,142 professionals, built with Dr. Paul G. Stoltz
  • Overall reliability α ≈ 0.89 across four dimensions
Workshop

IMPACT IMMERSION™ Workshop

A live, facilitated 90–300 minute workshop where your team works their own real challenges, not a hypothetical case study.

Run the same day as the keynote or as a standalone session. A facilitator guides your team through CRED™ applied to the specific pressures they're actually facing (communication breakdowns, decision fatigue, culture friction) until the team proves its own ROI in real time.

  • Built around your team's real imperatives, not generic prompts
  • Ends with commitment already in motion, not a notebook of ideas
Workshop

Rockstar Rewrite™: The Interactive Performance Experience

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 everyone.

This high-energy, hands-on workshop turns attendees from audience into active participants. Mark and Heather take your team from listening to doing, and your team does the rest.

Best for: leadership meetings, sales conferences, team retreats, culture events.

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90-Day Program

CRED Quest™: The 90-Day Program

The sustainment layer that turns a one-day event into a measurable culture shift.

A 90-day journey in the Everyday Rockstar app, following the keynote or workshop (and customizable for longer engagements): weekly tools, neuroscience-backed micro-habits, and live coaching checkpoints with Mark and Heather. It closes with a re-measurement against the original IMPACT INDEX® baseline, so the organization walks away with pre-and-post data, not just a memory of a good day.

  • Re-measured against your IMPACT INDEX® baseline for provable delta
  • Live coaching checkpoints, not a self-guided course
Custom Experiences

Custom VIP and Encore Experiences

Exclusive, highly customized add-ons tailored to your audience, objectives, and event.

  • Rockstar Fireside Chat: unscripted, on-stage or backstage conversation between Mark, Heather, and your CEO or event host, on high performance, change, and the business of rock and roll
  • Private Tequila Tastings: an exclusive high-end pour hosted by Mark and Heather, for intimate client networking or executive celebrations
  • Roundtable Dinners: intimate, high-value conversations designed to strengthen relationships
  • Rockstar for a Day: executives, company bands, or special guests take the stage and perform with Mark
  • The Tambourine Lab: guests design their own instruments and bring them into the event finale
  • Evening Entertainment: a full set from Mark's all-star band

Availability and Investment

Availability

Mark and Heather are available for keynotes, leadership summits, sales kickoffs, annual conferences, and multi-day enterprise engagements. Available globally.

Investment

For current fee schedules across all offerings, contact Arnold. He'll provide everything you need for your event proposal.

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Measurable Impact. Board-Level ROI.

+20%

Increase in Resilience in a peer-reviewed study at Eastman Chemical: research by Dr. Paul G. Stoltz, creator of Adversity Quotient® and Everyday Rockstar's scientific partner.

+61%

Gain in performance linked to that 20% increase in Resilience. The pre-to-post change was statistically significant (p<.001).

90 Days

The Everyday Rockstar Performance Method™ delivers pre-data, post-data and a measured change: something your leadership team can put in front of the board.

Trusted by World-Class Organizations

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Across Industries. Consistent Results.

Technology

"Hands down the BEST keynote we've ever had."

Microsoft

"Loved the combination of storytelling and inspiration tied to the neuroscience. This was a great way to break down how we face adversity and respond, including how we show empathy when people are going through similar situations. Great content!"

Synchrony

"The excitement, energy, and rock 'n' roll combined with super-potent content just blew me away! People are still talking about it…"

Gateway for Innovation

"Absolutely fabulous! Sensational energy. I'm changing my attitude. I had so many people coming up to me — they really enjoyed it. Thanks for making it specific to us. We are forever the 'Dell Beats!'"

Dell Technologies

"Now I realize that by analyzing and improving my team's attitude, I can predict their behavior and better control the outcomes of my projects."

Cisco

"This is the first keynote that hit home and sent thrills up my spine — yes, thrills, not chills. I leaned in and LOVED IT."

Blackbaud

"The presentation was highly engaging and definitely impactful — just what we needed."

Blackbaud

"It was interactive and a great way to keep the audience engaged and moving after sitting throughout the conference. Love the rock + nerd vibe. Just what we needed to connect."

bswift

Financial

"CRED is my number one focus."

TruChoice Financial

"The Power of the Pause to alchemize the back-of-the-brain emotions — fear and anxiety — was awesome! The tips were very simple and easy to put into practice. These are things I can do today to have a greater impact."

C2P

"Best keynote ever!"

BOK Financial

Cybersecurity

"It was a fun way to deliver a substantial message. Just what our people needed!"

Zafran

Retail

"Life-changing if people follow your principles. Being intentional about investing in others — and in myself."

StorePoint Fresh

Healthcare

"The shift from talking to entertainment and interaction was great. We need to do much more than sit and listen. I'm thankful you shared your story."

OB Hospitalist

"I loved the delivery of your message in a unique and impactful way. High energy presentation and very impactful, thank you."

OB Hospitalist

"It was everything we hoped for and MORE!"

Kaiser Permanente

"You were awesome! Our colleagues have not stopped raving about you, the material, and your message."

Johnson & Johnson

Pharmaceuticals

"Loved it! So upbeat and different. Great energy and engagement throughout."

West Pharmaceutical

"You have inspired me and energized me to do more. Loved the tie in between music, performance and neuroscience!"

Boehringer Ingelheim

Building Association

"Gave me a clear vision of myself. Don't stop doing this!"

Construction Management Association of America

"The powerful monologue toward the end, with a real-life example of how to take action and become an Everyday Rockstar, left me feeling ready to impact others!"

Construction Management Association of America

Association

"This was motivating, emotional, and fun. Thank you for sharing your stories and for being authentic, inspiring, and uplifting."

Club Management Association of America

"This is the best presentation I have attended. Truly helpful and impactful — and a hard act to follow."

BOMA

Hear Directly From Our Recent Clients

Stephanie Johnston — Real Estate

Blackbaud — Technology

BOK Financial — Financial Services

Boehringer Ingelheim — Healthcare

Bioguard — Chemical / Manufacturing

Sameer — Building Association

Books by Mark and Heather

Bulk book orders available at a significant discount. Contact Arnold to discuss book packages as part of your engagement.

The Attitude Equation

The Attitude Equation

Mark Schulman

ATTITUDE × BEHAVIOR = CONSEQUENCE. Drawing on 32 years on the world's biggest stages, Mark reveals the equation that turns fear into fuel for anyone facing high-stakes moments, on stage or off.

Believe In Yourself More Than Your Grandma

Believe In Yourself More Than Your Grandma

Unleash Your Superpower Through Simple Neuroscience

Heather J. Crider

Neuroscience, humor and radical permission-giving: Heather shows readers how to access the best version of themselves even when everything feels like pressure.

Event Merchandise and VIP Gifts

Custom branded merchandise available for conferences, VIP packages, and event giveaways. Contact Arnold for pricing and ordering.

Custom Drum Sticks

Custom Drum Sticks

Branded Everyday Rockstar drum sticks: a memorable takeaway that keeps the energy of the event alive long after it ends.

Custom VIP Backstage Pass Laminate

Custom VIP Backstage Pass Laminates

Premium laminated VIP passes in the style of real concert backstage passes. Perfect for VIP guests, speakers, and executive attendees.

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Custom IMPACT Kit

Custom IMPACT Kit

A curated toolkit that extends the keynote experience, designed to help attendees carry CRED™ into their daily work and leadership practice.

Photos, Introductions, and Technical Requirements

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Heather Headshot

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Heather Smile Pose

Smile Pose

Heather Corporate

Corporate

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Mark Speaker

Speaker

Mark Arms Out

Arms Out

Mark Drummer

Drummer

Mark Stage

Stage

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Mark and Heather Rockstar Keynote

Rockstar Keynote

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Speaker Biographies

Use these bios verbatim for event programs, bureau listings, and marketing materials. Multiple formats available for different use cases.

Joint Bio

Mark Schulman + Heather J. Crider

Standard Bio

Mark Schulman and Heather J. Crider are the co-founders of Everyday Rockstar™ and the duo behind Hacking the Rockstar Brain, where rock and roll meets neuroscience. Mark is a world-class celebrity drummer who has performed for more than a billion people with P!NK, Cher and Billy Idol, and a Hall of Fame keynote speaker with 1,500+ keynotes. Heather is a Certified NeuroPerformance Coach, best-selling author and Broadway co-producer. Together they built the Everyday Rockstar Performance Method™: a live keynote, the IMPACT INDEX® (a psychometrically validated assessment built with Dr. Paul G. Stoltz) and a 90-day CRED Quest™ that turns one great day into habits people keep. Their big idea: not everyone wants to be a rockstar, but everyone wants to feel like one. When your people feel like rockstars, they perform like rockstars.

75-Word Short Bio

Use for: Speaker directories, guest blog posts, dual listings

Mark Schulman, celebrity drummer for P!NK, Cher and Billy Idol, and Heather J. Crider, Certified NeuroPerformance Coach, are the co-founders of Everyday Rockstar™. Their keynote, Hacking the Rockstar Brain, combines live drums, stories from the world's biggest stages and the neuroscience of fulfillment. The Everyday Rockstar Performance Method™ then measures the change with the IMPACT INDEX®. When your people feel like rockstars, they perform like rockstars.

Individual Bio

Mark Schulman, CSP

Standard Bio

Mark Schulman is a world-class celebrity drummer who has performed for more than a billion people with P!NK, Cher, Billy Idol, Foreigner and Stevie Nicks, along with Sheryl Crow, Beyoncé, Tina Turner, Velvet Revolver and Simple Minds. In more than 32 years on the world's biggest stages, from 225,000 people at Glastonbury to the Grammys, SNL and the AMAs, he learned what separates the great from the greatest: it's never been about talent. It's about attitude. And attitude is a choice. A Hall of Fame keynote speaker and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with 1,500+ keynotes and more than 22 years on corporate stages, Mark is the author of The Attitude Equation, a cancer conqueror, and co-founder of Everyday Rockstar™ with Heather J. Crider. He helps people bring their best when they don't feel their best, and make it showtime, every time.

75-Word Short Bio

Use for: Speaker directories, guest blog posts, podcast guesting

Mark Schulman, CSP, is a celebrity drummer for P!NK, Cher and Billy Idol who has performed for more than a billion people. A Hall of Fame keynote speaker with 1,500+ keynotes, he delivers a rock show disguised as a keynote: live drumming, stories from more than 32 years on the world's biggest stages, and one truth. It's never been about talent. It's about attitude. Author of The Attitude Equation and co-founder of Everyday Rockstar™.

Individual Bio

Heather J. Crider

Standard Bio

Heather J. Crider is a Certified NeuroPerformance Coach, best-selling author and Broadway co-producer (Paranormal Activity) who helps capable people take back the controls when pressure takes over. A former accountant with more than 25 years in corporate leadership and 15 years studying the neuroscience of performance, she knows pressure from the inside, not just from the research. Heather co-designed CRED™ and the IMPACT INDEX® with Dr. Paul G. Stoltz and co-founded Everyday Rockstar™ with Mark Schulman. She is a Certified Search Inside Yourself Teacher (Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, which began at Google) and holds a NeuroLeadership Certification from Wharton / University of Pennsylvania. Featured in Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek and Brainz Magazine, she has spoken for companies across healthcare, legal, finance and tech.

75-Word Short Bio

Use for: Speaker directories, guest blog posts, podcast guesting

Heather J. Crider is a Certified NeuroPerformance Coach, best-selling author and Broadway co-producer. In Survival Pilot™, she shows capable people why they lose their best under pressure, and gives them one question to take back the controls: Who's flying? She co-designed CRED™ and the IMPACT INDEX® with Dr. Paul G. Stoltz and co-founded Everyday Rockstar™ with Mark Schulman. Featured in Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek and Brainz Magazine.

Speaker Introductions

Use these introductions verbatim for the best audience experience.

Joint Introduction: Mark + Heather

"Are you ready for a mind-bending experience with a celebrity rock drummer and a neuroscience coach? Snap as many photos as you like, but please don't record video of this rock show disguised as a keynote. Now… LET'S… GET… READY… TO… ROCK!"

The intro can be read live on stage or pre-recorded as a VOG at your preference. Please coordinate with the AV team in advance.

Solo Introduction: Mark Schulman

"Our keynote speaker is a world-class drummer who is here to reveal the rockstar attitude. Snap as many photos as you like, but please refrain from recording any video of this Rock Show disguised as a keynote. LET'S…GET…READY…TO…ROCK!!!"

The intro can be read live on stage or pre-recorded as a VOG at your preference. Please coordinate with the AV team in advance.

Solo Introduction: Heather J. Crider

Most speakers will tell you to push harder, hustle more and find your willpower.

Our next speaker is going to tell you to stop fighting your own biology.

She’s a Certified NeuroPerformance Coach, a best-selling author and a Broadway co-producer, featured in Forbes, USA Today and Newsweek.

She’s here to show us why capable people lose their best under pressure, and the one question that brings it back.

Please welcome… Heather J. Crider!

The intro can be read live on stage or pre-recorded as a VOG at your preference. Please coordinate with the AV team in advance.

Bureau Downloads

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Technical and Hospitality Rider

The complete technical rider covers AV requirements, stage specifications, sound, lighting, drum kit setup, dressing room, and hospitality needs.

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Impact Moments with Mark and Heather

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