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Episode 79 From Marketing Expert to Global Leader with Maria Norowzian
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- Unstuck & Unstoppable
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- May 15, 2026
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Summary
What really changes when you step into senior leadership? In this honest and insightful conversation, Sarah speaks with Maria Norowzian, Group & UK Hospitality Director at ATG Entertainment, about the realities of career growth, leadership transitions and learning to lead beyond your technical expertise. Maria shares her journey from starting out in marketing at McDonald’s in Australia to leading innovation and hospitality strategy for one of the world’s largest theatre companies. Together, they explore the steep learning curves that come with ambitious career progression, the mindset shifts required at senior level, and why leadership is far more about influence, relationships and vision than having all the answers. This episode is packed with valuable insights for managers, heads of department and aspiring senior leaders navigating growth, confidence and career progression. In This Episode We Discuss: Moving from functional expert to strategic leader The leap from “Head Of” to Director level leadership Why curiosity and growth mindset accelerate career success Learning through mistakes, failure and discomfort Building confidence in a bigger leadership role Leading teams and managing cross-functional relationships How coaching supports leadership growth The importance of vision, calm and clarity in leadership Ambition, hard work and finding flow in your career Creating success and freedom on your own terms Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Maria and her role at ATG Entertainment 01:00 – Maria’s early career journey and passion for marketing 03:00 – Why steep learning curves drive career growth 04:00 – The transition into leadership and building teams 06:00 – Why moving from Head Of to Director felt so different 07:00 – Leadership mindset shifts and learning throu…