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“I can't speak highly enough about Rob as a keynote speaker. Rob spoke at Ciena's Global Sales Conference and captivated the 500+ person crowd with stories of perseverance, achieving goals, and chasing dreams - all while relating it to the universal language of music. As a result, I recommended him as a keynote speaker for our YPO Chapter in Dallas. Once again, Rob delivered a stellar keynote performance, and the session was the highest-ranked event of the season.”
-Paul Bullock, Ciena
“We could not have had a better keynote speaker! You rocked the house this week! Enjoyed listening to your experiences and look forward to hearing many more! Love the signed book and the Sammy Hagar photo.”
- Kathy Bushong, Intelysis
"NO ONE better! I suggest reaching out NOW before he is booked for the year!"
- Dan DeLozier, Head of Global Channel, LiveVox
"We're still hearing great feedback from your keynote at the North America meeting. We love seeing the team come back from the meeting pumped up for an exciting new year!"
- Heather Warren, Sales Operations North America, Ciena
"I was lucky enough to have Rob give our keynote last year. By far the most interesting and entertaining I have ever seen. His two books are on my living room table and are endless conversation pieces for all who visit. Rob is the best."
- Neil Cockerill, C1
“You nailed it, Rob! You perfectly hit all the talking points discussed in our prep meetings. I was immediately convinced you were the right guy. Hard to keep the attention of a ballroom full of executives, but you had them hanging on every word. Thank you!”
-Bruce Hembree, Vice President North America, Ciena
“It's rare in this world to have an experience like we all did in San Diego. But what made it really rare and special was you taking us under your wings and helping us transform to deliver the final product that was so well received. Thank you for you time, talent and friendship throughout the process. I truly hope this is just the beginning...Look forward to all of our successes in the future.”
- Bill Corbin, Senior Vice President - CenturyLink
“Rob! Again, thanks for everything…people are buzzing! They are excited about the event and excited about CenturyLink….Mission Accomplished!
- Terrence Gleeson, Vice President - Strategic Partner Alliances
“Rob you are so inspiring! We love your book. it’s something we will treasure. Ascend was AMAZING, can’t wait to see what you do next year!”
- Bob Stolzberg, Director of Cloud Ecosystem
“Shanahan’s photographs and up close and personal stories behind the images are both inspirational and captivating. With a keen eye for creativity, combined with humorous and compelling anecdotes, The Rob Shanahan Experience is a crowd pleaser for both photographers and music fans alike.”
- Bob Santelli, GRAMMY Museum President, Los Angeles, CA
“Awesome job Rob, so many people were talking about your speech and how it was the best keynote we’ve heard in a long time. Refreshing.”
-Kristin Stanley, CenturyLink Executive
“Rob is an incredible talent, not only behind the camera, but up on the stage. He is an eloquent and engaging speaker with a very good library of interesting stories and anecdotes that he shares in a meaningful way and for any audience. He is also a first class human.”
-Jim Glackin, EVP Channel Sales, Nitel
“Thank you Rob Shanahan! Your ALL IN approach to like is proof we can make dreams become reality. Always good seeing you and hearing you speak, especially when it’s at a Ciena event in South Florida. Looking forward to Volume 2!”
-Mark Jencks, Partner Strategy and Development, Ciena
“So incredibly grateful for the time together today. You are an amazing guy and I am inspired by your mastery of your craft.”
-Mike Miller, Director - Boardroom Sessions Podcast
“Rob is an amazing presenter! Rob's presentation to my United World College students was insightful and inspiring! They loved how he envisioned his life as a teenager, knew what he wanted, and went for it (!), achieving all that he has achieved, including his fabulous work in Africa. What Rob shared with my students was important, and in some cases, pivotal, as they embark on their own life dreams. What he gave to them is priceless.
-Roy Montibon, CEO/Chief Creative Officer, Montibon Provenance International, Inc
“Rob Shanahan is a true professional. A wonderful and inspirational motivational speaker that engages his audience. His experience and unique way of tying his talent into the current business landscape is something to be seen. He is a true artist with his photography and I have seen large audiences mesmerized by his stories about how his photographs came to be. He inspires adults and even my own teenage daughter to follow their dreams. Rob is a tremendous photographer, artist, speaker, businessperson, musician and human.
-Tina Lundeen Smith, Business Development and Marketing Leader
“I remember meeting Rob at my first channel roadshow, and he was one of our keynote speakers. At first I wasn’t sure what to expect, because in my business career, you are used to seeing the typical C Level speaker talk about their professional experience. But when Rob got on stage and started speaking, it was mesmerizing. It wasn’t your typical “stuffy” guest speaker, this was real life, heart-to-heart meaningful experiences that all tied back to one word, “PASSION”. Rob portrayed that in every sense of his message to the attendees, which was, love what you do, desire what you do, and have a passion to want to do it - then you won’t see it as a job! That stuck with me since that day, and if any company wants their employees to have passion in their day-to-day job, then you need to have a speaker like Rob; it changed my outlook on how to take on the daily tasks at any organization.
-Jasmina Muller, Chief Ecosystem Officer, Titan Cloud Storage
“I was introduced to Rob about 10 years by a mutual friend. This was great because I got to know the artist on a personal level. After knowing and appreciating Rob's work for a few years, I became one of the people to own over 60 of his greatest signed and framed masterpieces. I am lucky enough to own all the pictures in his linked in header. Aside from being a great artist, Rob is a great husband, father, and keynote speaker. I had the privilege of attending one of Rob's keynotes and learned how artistry meets business. I am honored to call Rob a friend.”
-S. Chris Palermo, President, Upstack
“Rob Shanahan is an amazing photographer, with a great eye and a wonderful personality for dealing with the subjects being shot. I have used Rob on several photo shoots and he is incredible. I whole-heartedly recommend Rob for work and know that anyone who hires him will be delighted with the results.”
-David Helfant, Senior Law Partner
“Rob Shanahan is a gifted and engaging speaker. Having knowledge and having the ability to impart that knowledge to others are two completely different skill sets, but Rob has both! He has the talent for mixing the teaching of photography technique with fun anecdotes from his career, giving his audiences the feeling that they are ‘insiders’ in a rarified world; his innate likability removes all the velvet ropes and welcomes all listeners. He reads the room like the seasoned performers he photographs and meets everyone where they are. AND, on top of all that, he is easy and enjoyable to work with! Having Rob speak is a win-win all around for everyone!”
-Deborah Gilbert, Event Marketing Producer, B&H
“I’ve always enjoyed working with Rob. He’s personable, passionate, and has a positive can-do attitude. It’s no surprise that iconic musicians and brands like working with him. Rob makes everyone feel at ease, yet gets the results he’s aiming for. For someone with such an extensive collection of work, he is extremely humble. If you work with Rob, you can understand why he is exactly the right person for these opportunities.
-Will Steven, VP of Sales and Marketing, SKB Cases
“Rob is an incredible artist who can make you look like a rockstar by being in the right place at the right time with his camera locked and loaded and his eye for just the right shot. He is also an incredible motivational speaker who can share stories of his lifetime shooting the music industry's best artists and how to translate that skill into life itself.”
-Vanessa Ogle, Board Member-Springboard Enterprises, YPO Member
“I have had the pleasure of working with and knowing Rob for many years now and in addition to being one of the world’s finest photographers, he’s the greatest guy ever! Most of the photos you’ve seen of me with my Yamaha Signature Bass were taken by Rob. We always have fun photo shoots and lots of laughs together. If you ever have a chance to work with Rob, seize the opportunity, you’ll be glad you did! ….and please say hello from me!
-Nathan East, Grammy Member, President -Eastern Star Productions
“More than a decade and a half ago I thought I was hiring a highly-qualified photographer for an important ad campaign. Instead, I embarked upon a creative partnership that was integral to the success of the industry-leading musical instrument brands we've helped shape. Rob brings so much more than a discerning eye or visual inspiration. He brings a can-do attitude and positivity to each and every project. Yes, he's uber reliable. Yes, he gets it. But it's his passion for realizing an aesthetic vision from the outset that's unmatched in my experience. If you have the good fortune of working alongside this capable creative, you'll soon be singing his praises.”
-Scott Donnell, Head of Marketing, DW Drums
“Are you interested in a passionate, genuine, interesting, motivating keynote speaker? If so, Rob Shanahan is your guy. Rob combines his passions from the music and photography world to deliver an amazing story of entrepreneurship and business success. Rob can quickly understand your business and tailor the conversation towards your event/topic. That’s a super rare quality in a speaker. It’s because he cares and listens! And the stories, my goodness, the stories! Rob is a true professional, and I’m also blessed to call him my friend. He is the true celebrity and rockstar!”
-John DeLozier, CEO
“With over 1000 people in attendance at CenturyLink's Ascend Partner Conference in San Diego, Rob took the stage and immediately rocked the house! He wove into his presentation key business principles relevant to our partner community, and led us through the fascinating journey of his life as a musician and photographer to the biggest names in rock & roll. Rob ended his inspiring message with a bang, receiving a standing ovation. The crowd left the room inspired, and each person received a personally autographed copy of Rob's first book - Volume 1, an incredible collection of his outstanding photography, as a keepsake of this captivating presentation. That evening, Rob led his group, The Hollywood Stones, in a private concert performance at the Hard Rock Cafe and thoroughly entertained the CenturyLink employees and our partners by rocking the socks off of everyone in attendance. Rob is a quadruple-threat resource for companies looking for an inspiring keynote speaker. He is an entrepreneur of the highest order, a polished public speaker, a published artist, and an outstanding performing musician. I couldn't recommend anyone more highly for your next corporate event than Rob Shanahan!”
-Mark Bierle, CenturyLink
“There's a reason why iconic drummers like Ringo Starr and the late Charlie Watts, and countless manufacturers in the music industry trust Rob Shanahan. You only have to see Rob's incredible body of work to see why he's one of the most sought-after photographers in the business.”
-John DeChristopher, VP Artist Relations, Zildjian Cymbals
“Your photography is stunning. VOLUME 1 is a great collection, congrats."
-Howard Stern, SiriusXM, The Howard Stern Show
“Rob, you have a remarkable career and put together a beautiful collection of photographs."
-David Letterman, CBS, The David Letterman Show