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Rob Shanahan

Music industry insider and celebrity photographer Rob Shanahan reveals the art of passion-driven career success.

 

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Why book Rob Shanahan for your next event

  • As Ringo Starr’s personal photographer, Rob Shanahan offers audiences a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective into one of the world’s most legendary music careers, translating exclusive access and trust into powerful lessons in excellence, presence, and creativity.
  • Rob Shanahan’s photography books, featuring forewords by Ringo Starr and Sheila E. and an epilogue by Keith Richards, serve as a testament to his artistic authority, his keynote presentations reflect this same high-level endorsement, offering inspiration grounded in elite creative success.
  • Having captured musical legends like Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Eddie Van Halen, Rob delivers firsthand stories of iconic moments and artistic mastery, providing audiences with unmatched insights into performance, passion, and perseverance.

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Behind the Lens of Rock Legends

From photographing rock legends to performing onstage, this acclaimed music insider delivers captivating keynotes that inspire creativity, passion, and purpose, offering rare, behind-the-scenes lessons from icons like Ringo Starr, McCartney, and Elton John to fuel professional excellence and bold thinking.

Keynote Speaker Rob Shanahan is one of the most celebrated music photographers in the world, known for his powerful portraits of legendary artists like Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Eddie Van Halen. With a rare combination of talents as both a professional drummer and acclaimed photographer, Rob offers organizations a unique, insider perspective into creativity, performance, and the pursuit of excellence.

Rob’s career spans decades of capturing intimate moments with the most influential figures in rock history. As Ringo Starr’s personal photographer, he has had unprecedented access to the backstage world of music’s elite. His photography has been featured in international advertising campaigns, galleries, books, and magazines, making him a trusted visual storyteller in the global creative landscape.

When you book Rob Shanahan for your event, you’re not just booking a speaker, you’re bringing in a dynamic voice who blends stunning visuals, real-life stories, and actionable insights. His keynotes inspire teams to embrace creativity, pursue their passions with purpose, and lead with authenticity.

Whether you’re hosting a leadership summit, creative conference, or corporate gathering, Keynote Speaker Rob Shanahan will leave your audience energized and empowered. His journey from small-town dreamer to global visual icon is a masterclass in turning vision into impact, making him the perfect speaker for organizations seeking bold inspiration and lasting value.

Keynotes

Keynote by Rob Shanahan:

Lead Like a Rockstar: Vision, Grit, and the ICONS Way

What do legendary musicians and top-tier leaders have in common? According to rock photographer and drummer Rob Shanahan, everything. In this dynamic presentation, Rob pulls back the curtain on three decades of photographing and performing with rock icons like Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, and Sheila E. to reveal the habits, mindsets, and strategies that define great leadership. 

Using his ICONS framework, Rob equips leaders to:

  • Inspire teams through bold vision and authenticity

  • Challenge the status quo and foster courageous decision-making

  • Create and seize opportunities in fast-changing environments

  • Cultivate resilience and consistency under pressure

  • Systematize success with high-impact habits

With unforgettable stories and powerful visuals, Rob delivers a leadership keynote that’s both artistic and actionable, leaving your audience energized and ready to lead at the next level.

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Keynote by Rob Shanahan:

Take the Shot: Selling with the Confidence of a Rockstar

In the high-stakes world of sales, confidence, persistence, and boldness aren’t optional - they’re essential. Who better to inspire that mindset than Rob Shanahan, world-renowned photographer for the Rolling Stones, Ringo Starr, and hundreds of music legends?

In this presentation, Rob uses his ICONS framework to show sales teams how to:

  • Imagine bigger opportunities (and believe they’re possible)

  • Challenge their comfort zone to close more deals

  • Create Opportunities by seeing what others miss

  • Never give up in the face of objections or slow quarters

  • Structure success through winning daily habits

    With visually stunning stories from his rock and roll adventures, Rob draws a clear line from backstage insights to boardroom breakthroughs, making this the most entertaining and practical sales program you’ll book all year.

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Keynote by Rob Shanahan:

Picture This: Lessons in Creativity from Rock and Roll Legends

Creativity thrives on bold choices, fresh perspectives, and relentless vision, qualities Rob Shanahan has witnessed firsthand photographing music’s most legendary creatives. In this inspirational keynote for artists, designers, marketers, and innovators, Rob shares what decades in the music industry have taught him about unlocking originality and building a creative legacy.

Audiences will learn to:

  • Harness imagination as a launchpad for impact

  • Push boundaries and redefine what's possible

  • Turn unexpected moments into breakthrough opportunities

  • Sustain motivation when ideas don’t land

  • Build structures that protect and nurture creative flow

    With breathtaking photography, compelling storytelling, and a rhythmic pulse only a drummer could deliver, this program reconnects creatives to their purpose and gives them the tools to create their next masterpiece

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