SANDY GENNARO
Sandy Gennaro is a world-class drummer, speaker, and author with over 58 years of experience touring and recording with platinum-selling artists, including Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, Bo Diddley, The Mamas & the Papas, and Johnny Winter. He is the author of Beat the Odds in Business and Life and a two-time Vistage Top Performer Award winner (2022, 2024). Sandy helps businesses and student bodies build high-performance cultures, using powerful, behind-the-scenes stories from his music career to illustrate proven strategies for success in business, relationships, and life.
His dynamic keynotes with live drumming to the hits—like his featured talk at the 2023 CHAIRWORLD Conference—have inspired companies such as FedEx, Brenntag, and Fracht International. Sandy was also inducted into the “Rock Godz” Hall of Fame on July 23, 2023! He’s currently based in Nashville and enjoys Family Time, SCUBA diving, The Yankees, photography, and raising money for the Scott Hamilton CARES Cancer Foundation in Nashville and the Dana Farber Cancer Center in Boston.
“Beat the Odds” is a high-energy, interactive keynote inspired by my 55-year career performing with Hall of Fame Rock Stars. Through powerful stories, video, and audience engagement, I share timeless lessons in leadership, communication, and teamwork. Attendees learn how to build trust, foster respect, and create a culture where everyone feels valued. They leave with practical, proven strategies to turn obstacles into opportunities—and achieve lasting success.
Beat the Odds in Business & Life
Sandy uses real examples from his storied career with Hall-of-Fame artists to illustrate his lessons. You’ll laugh and learn; he has the heart of a teacher and balances the practical with the didactic, thereby making this a must-read book for anyone involved in today’s corporate climate!