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Keynote Address

Wednesday, July 17, 10 a.m.Unleashing Your Inner Rockstar

Mark Schulman, rockstar drummer and speaker, and Heather J. Crider, neuroperformance coach and neuroleadership consultant

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We’re thrilled to announce Mark Schulman and Heather J. Crider as our keynote speakers for Anthology Together ’24! Join us for a high-octane learning experience backed by simple neuroscience and stage techniques that will inspire you to be bold, unleash your inner rockstar, and embrace new opportunities! You’ll walk away with strategies to unlock your best “performance,” create unrelenting energy, and build deeper human connections.

Mark Schulman is a monster drummer who’s toured the world with some of the greatest rock and pop performers, including P!NK, Billy Idol, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, Simple Minds, and others over his 32-year touring career. Mark is also amazing on another stage—as a speaker, where he delivers a rock show disguised as a keynote. At AT24, experience Mark’s rock show and hear lessons learned during his remarkable career, including valuable tips to help your institution be its absolute best.

Mark's first book, Conquering Life’s Stage Fright, shows people how to harness doubt, fear, and anxiety to perform at their best when it matters most. Mark is also a judge and coach on an all-new original music competition television show called BANDED on AXS TV.

Heather J. Crider is a burnout recovery expert and certified neuroperformance coach and neuroleadership consultant. She empowers overwhelmed professionals to unleash brain-powered breakthroughs, unlock paramount performance, create unrelenting energy, and build deeper human connections. With her practical neuroscience applications and down-to-earth, calming demeanor, she inspires thought transformation.

Heather is the co-creator of The Rockstar Performance Leadership Academy, a single mother, and a former CEO who has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies. She hosts the “Go Reflect Yourself” podcast and has appeared on numerous podcasts and webinars. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Brainz Magazine, and Thrive Global. Heather combines deep financial expertise with neuroscience insights to drive transformative results.

Photo collage of Mark Schulman and Heather Crider