She’s worked with the likes of Donald Trump, Beyoncé and Simon Cowell. She’s produced shows like the X Factor and Big Brother, and now she’s pivoted careers, bringing her knowledge to the world of business - to help people like you overcome failure, command attention and create an impact.

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Maz Farrelly, the award-winning TV & Film Producer behind some of the world’s biggest shows. She’s a renowned keynote speaker and business development strategist.

In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Maz Farrelly, the award-winning TV & Film Producer behind some of the world’s biggest shows. She’s a renowned keynote speaker and business development strategist.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • How to make people remember you in just 10 seconds
  • Maz’s fearless approach to failure and why “hope is not a strategy” in business
  • The power of storytelling: “Make me laugh, make me care, surprise me”
  • The importance of knowing your ‘white coat’ expertise
  • How to reinvent yourself at any stage of life by testing your audience

Watch the episode here

Our guest speaker: Maz Farrelly

Award-winning television and film producer

Maz Farrelly is an internationally award-winning television and film producer, keynote speaker, and business strategist whose content has been viewed more than eight billion times worldwide. With a career spanning three continents, she has led some of the world’s most successful entertainment franchises, including Big Brother, The X Factor, The Celebrity Apprentice, Dancing with the Stars, Strictly Come Dancing, and Ready Steady Cook. Having held senior leadership roles with organisations such as the BBC and Fremantle, Maz has earned multiple industry awards while working alongside some of the world’s most influential celebrities, business leaders, and public figures. Today, she brings her expertise in audience engagement, storytelling, leadership, and influence to organisations around the globe, helping teams and leaders stand out, communicate with impact, and drive meaningful business growth.