Episode 133: Maz Farrelly, From Hollywood to the Boardroom: How to Win Attention, Lead in Chaos & Stand Out in a Noisy World | The Tim Castle Show

I don't think I have ever been as engaged, as obsessed, as when I heard Maz speak. I knew I had to have her on the show to share her goodness with you. 

I sit down with Maz Farrelly - one of the most fascinating minds in media, storytelling, and influence.

Maz is the global powerhouse behind Maz Speaks Global. She has produced some of the most famous shows in the world including Big Brother, Celebrity Apprentice, Big Breakfast, Ready Steady Cook, Dragons Den, Strictly Come Dancing, and so many more.

Maz’s journey is anything but ordinary. From London journalist and stylist, to producing some of the world’s biggest TV shows (Big Brother, X Factor, Celebrity Apprentice), to working alongside icons like Beyoncé, Elton John, Snoop Dogg, Ed Sheeran, Richard Branson and even King Charles - Maz now helps businesses and leaders stand out when attention is the most valuable currency of all.

This conversation is a masterclass in attention, influence, leadership, and reinvention.

We explore why “business is show business”, how to think like a TV producer when building your brand, and what most leaders get completely wrong when trying to cut through the noise.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “It’s not my job to be interested — it’s your job to be interesting” is the most important rule in business today
• How to win attention in the Attention Economy (without shouting or selling harder)
• What Hollywood teaches us about storytelling that actually sticks
• How to lead calmly in chaos when everything is going wrong
• Practical strategies for managing big egos (without losing your sanity)
• The biggest mistake people make when pitching themselves — and how great storytelling fixes it instantly
• Maz’s direct advice for anyone feeling stuck and needing to reinvent themselves

This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, creators, and anyone who wants to stand out, influence with confidence, and lead when the pressure is on.

If you’ve ever wondered how to translate lessons from the world’s biggest stages into business success - this one’s unmissable.

Listen now and learn how to think like a producer, communicate like a star, and lead like a pro.

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