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Rob Shanahan keynote speaker onstage, sharing behind-the-scenes stories of photographing rock legends Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith.

Is Your Audience Ready to Lead Like Legends?

ICONS

Rob Shanahan's keynote combines storytelling, visuals, and actionable takeaways that resonate with professionals in any industry.​

Drawing on experiences with the world’s most iconic musicians, he inspires leaders and teams to think strategically, take bold action, and drive meaningful results.

Perfect for opening, energizing, or closing your event, Rob’s presentation leaves audiences engaged, motivated, and ready to create lasting impact.

Legendary results don’t come from luck. They come from discipline, consistency, and routines that support your goals.

Developed from decades of working with rock stars, Rob Shanahan’s ICONS framework gives audiences simple, powerful tools to live and lead with passion and purpose. These daily axioms empower people to take bold action and stay grounded in what matters most.

Rob Shanahan's ICONS keynote speech structure

“A stellar keynote performance, it was the highest-ranked event of the season”.   - Paul Bullock, Ciena

Customized Impact

For Leadership

Rob delivers more than inspiration—he equips leaders to reconnect with their “why,”
thinking more boldly, communicating with authenticity, and empowering their teams
through purpose-driven action.

For Sales Teams

Rob’s message to sales professionals goes beyond motivation—it’s about mindset. Drawing from his experiences collaborating with the world’s most iconic artists, he reveals how passion, preparation, and authentic connection drive extraordinary results.

For Creatives & Innovators

Rob takes audiences inside the creative process of the world’s greatest artists—showing how vision, risk-taking, and passion turn inspiration into art. He challenges creative teams to see the world differently, collaborate without fear, and channel their unique voice into bold, breakthrough ideas that resonate and endure.

Rob Shanahan on stage in Dallas delivering a keynote speech

AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

Rob's keynote leaves your team fired up and ready to…”

  Think more creatively under pressure
  Embrace risk and push through fear
  Lead with authenticity and passion
  Navigate challenges like a rock star
  Reignite team energy and motivation

Lead with passion and clarity
Innovate with boldness
Break through challenges creatively
Reconnect with their purpose

Rob Shanahan is the trusted photographer of the world’s most iconic musicians and a dynamic keynote speaker who brings their stories—and his own—to life. His one-of-a-kind presentations combine stunning visuals, personal grit, and universal lessons on passion, creativity, and success.

  • Photographer to the world’s biggest music icons

  • Featured speaker at The Grammy Museum

  • Trusted by Fortune 500 execs and top-tier creative teams

“Not just a keynote—it’s an experience. It’s visual. It’s musical. It’s motivational. Your audience will never forget it”.    - John DeLozier, CEO

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