Rob Shanahan
With 30+ years of photographing the world’s biggest music icons, I deliver high-impact keynote presentations that motivate teams with practical strategies to build resilience, embrace change, and drive performance and results across organizations.
Rob Shanahan is an internationally renowned music photographer, drummer, and author, who works with the world’s biggest music icons. He has released two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted hardcover coffee table books of his music photography: VOLUME 1 with a foreword by Ringo Starr, and VOLUME 2 with a foreword by Sheila E., and epilogue by Keith Richards.
More than just entertainment, his keynotes offer actionable strategies. The "daily axioms" gleaned from working with music legends will equip you to pursue your passions with renewed vigor.
In his presentation, Rob combines practical wisdom, engaging storytelling, and proven strategies for success. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the artists behind his photographs, offering valuable lessons and principles your audience can apply to their personal and professional lives.
Using the acronym ICONS, your audience will be inspired to
- Imagine the life they want to live
- Challenge themselves to take risks and be brave and bold
- Create Opportunities - make them and take them
- Never give up no matter what life throws their way
- Structure in positive habits for sustained success
This inspiring presentation uses music and art to connect your audience to their dreams and goals, encouraging them to pursue growth opportunities - personally and professionally.
VOLUME 1 & VOLUME 2 are available for book signings and make excellent giveaways for your group!
"You have a remarkable career and have put together a beautiful collection of photographs.”
– David Letterman
"Your photography is stunning. VOLUME 1 is a great collection, congrats."
– Howard Stern
“Rob Shanahan is truly one of the most interesting, genuine and entertaining speakers you could hire. We chose him for these reasons and many more. His love of music and passion for photography shines through his engaging message. We will definitely have him back! Go get him… do something different!”
– John DeLozier, President, Intelisys
“I was curious to know what we could learn from a famous photographer for rock stars (literally he is the photographer for such famous rock stars including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Sammy Hagar, and way too many others to name). His keynote was the most genuine, interesting, entertaining, captivating, and memorable one I have ever heard in my 30+ years working for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. His stories from personal experience and his amazing stories from all the time he spent with so many well-known and classic rock bands and musicians are something we can all relate to and find fascinating to hear about. Music is the universal language, all humans are drawn to music, and we can all relate. Rob’s stories are both captivating and inspiring. I highly recommend him for any corporate, not for-profit, or industry event. He will captivate your audience and they will not soon forget their experience; it is not the “same old, same old” your audience has come to expect. This is by far something so special and so much more!”
– Janine Soika, Sr. Global Partner Director for Lumen at Versa Networks
Rob Shanahan is an internationally renowned music photographer, drummer, and author, who works with the world’s biggest music icons. He has released two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted hardcover coffee table books of his music photography: VOLUME 1 with a foreword by Ringo Starr, and VOLUME 2 with a foreword by Sheila E., and epilogue by Keith Richards.
More than just entertainment, his keynotes offer actionable strategies. The "daily axioms" gleaned from working with music legends will equip you to pursue your passions with renewed vigor.
In his presentation, Rob combines practical wisdom, engaging storytelling, and proven strategies for success. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the artists behind his photographs, offering valuable lessons and principles your audience can apply to their personal and professional lives.
Using the acronym ICONS, your audience will be inspired to
- Imagine the life they want to live
- Challenge themselves to take risks and be brave and bold
- Create Opportunities - make them and take them
- Never give up no matter what life throws their way
- Structure in positive habits for sustained success
This inspiring presentation uses music and art to connect your audience to their dreams and goals, encouraging them to pursue growth opportunities - personally and professionally.
VOLUME 1 & VOLUME 2 are available for book signings and make excellent giveaways for your group!
"You have a remarkable career and have put together a beautiful collection of photographs.”
– David Letterman
"Your photography is stunning. VOLUME 1 is a great collection, congrats."
– Howard Stern
“Rob Shanahan is truly one of the most interesting, genuine and entertaining speakers you could hire. We chose him for these reasons and many more. His love of music and passion for photography shines through his engaging message. We will definitely have him back! Go get him… do something different!”
– John DeLozier, President, Intelisys
“I was curious to know what we could learn from a famous photographer for rock stars (literally he is the photographer for such famous rock stars including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Sammy Hagar, and way too many others to name). His keynote was the most genuine, interesting, entertaining, captivating, and memorable one I have ever heard in my 30+ years working for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. His stories from personal experience and his amazing stories from all the time he spent with so many well-known and classic rock bands and musicians are something we can all relate to and find fascinating to hear about. Music is the universal language, all humans are drawn to music, and we can all relate. Rob’s stories are both captivating and inspiring. I highly recommend him for any corporate, not for-profit, or industry event. He will captivate your audience and they will not soon forget their experience; it is not the “same old, same old” your audience has come to expect. This is by far something so special and so much more!”
– Janine Soika, Sr. Global Partner Director for Lumen at Versa Networks
The ICONS Blueprint
Format: 60-minute Keynote
High-Performance Leadership & Team Synchronization
What can a small-town kid turned world-renowned rock photographer teach your audience?
Everything about passion, perseverance, and performing under pressure.
In this high-energy keynote, Rob shares his journey from Minnesota to the main stage—photographing legends like The Rolling Stones, Sammy Hagar, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, and so...
PICTURE THIS: THE ROB SHANAHAN EXPERIENCE
Format: 60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Entertainment option
- Inspirational thought-provoking climax to your event
The audience will leave with:
- A big smile and warm heart
- A new supercharged sense of purpose
See the Photos, Hear the Vision: In this visually stimulating...
