649: Why Playing It Safe Is The Riskiest Leadership Career Move That's Blocking You From The C Suite

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Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted.

What if the biggest thing holding back your career isn't a lack of talent or opportunity—but your willingness to keep doing things the way everyone else does?

In this thought-provoking conversation, legendary television producer and top international speaker Maz Farrelly shares the unconventional thinking that helped her create wildly successful television shows, build fiercely loyal teams, and reinvent her career after 30 years in entertainment.

From the surprising strategy behind The Weakest Link to the boss who accused her of being too well-liked by her team, Maz challenges conventional wisdom about creativity, leadership, and success.

In Laura’s conversation with TV producer Maz Farrelly, you'll learn:

🧲How to break away from conventional thinking by making something better—or doing the exact opposite—to create opportunities others overlook.

🧩Why treating your team with kindness, celebrating their achievements, and taking responsibility for their success can make you a stronger, more effective leader.

🚀How to stop overthinking, embrace calculated risks, and take greater ownership of your career, happiness, and the decisions that shape your future.

Listen now to discover how thinking differently, leading with courage, and taking action can help you create the career and life you truly want.

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