Ep158 A-lister Charisma Secrets, with Maz Speaks

Dull does not convert. Tune in to hear blockbuster TV show producer, Maz, tell her A-lister stories:  actor Tony Curtis's most important question, Arnold Schwarzenegger's encounter with Paula Yates for the TV show In Bed With Paula, and more. Maz built global audiences for TV shows like ‘X Factor’, ‘Dancing with the Stars’, ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Q&A’ and now teaches leaders how to be unforgettable in every room.   In this episode, Maz shares how to master presence, reframe fear, and ditch the dull. Whether you lead a team or pitch for a living, her insights will make you rethink how you show up and stand out.   Experience our episodes in a whole new way - watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release.   Soundbites   (2:17) What’s the most important thing happening in the world right now? A reflection on presence and perspective.   (5:16) Why the present moment is the only one that matters, and how it shapes your happiness and choices.   (8:42) Can charisma be learned? A look at how Arnold Schwarzenegger cultivated presence and charm. (12:00) A tense moment turned around - how humour and kindness maintained rapport under pressure.   (15:33) Why personal magnetism matters and how to become the most compelling version of yourself. (17:14) Producing for the audience, not yourself - lessons from creating high-stakes, high-profile shows. (19:22) How to speak with impact by eliminating white noise and sparking curiosity in conversation. (21:21) Fast-track coaching: preparing guests for camera presence with strategic cues and direction. (24:36) Reframing fear as anticipation - how to harness that feeling as energy, not resistance. (27:42) Planning for the unexpected - why anticipating worst-case scenarios leads to confident leadership. CONTACT MAZ SPEAKS mazspeaksglobal.com absolutelyfarrelly.com [e-mail] ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: https://www.ninasunday.com/ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ To subscribe to Nina Sunday's personal blog go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices