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Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky
by Maria Hvorostovsky
Maria Hvorostovsky is an entrepreneur, headhunter and super-connector. She founded Anatomy of a Leader, a top 3% leadership platform and podcast with 19M+ views, and co-founded HER—TAiBLE, a forum with women leading AI.Anatomy of a Leader is for ambitious leaders who want to build better companies, live well and develop a healthier relationship with success. Through candid conversations, Maria explores the emotional reality of leadership - the pressure, resilience and inner work behind lasting success.IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvorostovsky/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/
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You Only Have One Reputation - Grant J Bates, Estate Agent and Founder of Grant J Bates Property
"You only have one reputation. And once it's burnt, it's burnt." Grant J Bates sold a £61.3 million house in Holland Park, the highest-value residential sale in the UK that year, and says the corporate estate agency model that trained him is dead. Five years earlier, when he started filming his...
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Your Manifestation Is Already Working - Jim Curtis, Transformational Coach & Author of The Book of Possibility
Your manifestation is already working, every second, every day, says hypnotherapist Jim Curtis. The money you have right now, the relationship, the body, the life: all of it is the output of beliefs you don't know you're carrying. Jim Curtis was eight when his father held peas to his mouth until…
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Everything We're Told About Hair Is Wrong with Dermatologist Dr Aamna Adel
Dermatologist Dr Aamna Adel spent 13 years earning her title - then got told off by her hospital bosses for "dancing on TikTok". She ignored everyone, grew to 1.5 million followers, and launched rhute: the scalp-care brand that sold out three times with a 33,000-person waiting list, no investors...
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Exercise After Heart Surgery: A Cardiac Rehab Nurse Explains What’s Safe
This episode is sponsored by CP+R, Maria’s cardiac rehabilitation provider: https://www.cpandr.co.uk/ Heart surgery may repair the heart, but recovery also means rebuilding strength, confidence and trust in your body. CP+R cardiac nurse Angela Hartley joins Maria Hvorostovsky (one of the patients...
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The Surgeon Who Saved My Heart | Mr Toufan Bahrami & the Elite Mindset
This episode is personal. Maria Hvorostovsky sits down with the man who repaired her heart - Mr Toufan Bahrami, one of the world's leading cardiac surgeons and the only surgeon in the UK performing fully endoscopic mitral valve repair. With over 4,000 procedures and multiple world firsts, he is…
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Your Doctor Will Interrupt You In 23 Seconds | Penny Parkes
You have 23 seconds before your doctor interrupts you — what do you say? If you’ve ever felt dismissed, rushed, or unsure how to explain your symptoms, this episode will change the way you speak so you’re actually heard. In this episode of Anatomy of a Leader, Maria Hvorostovsky sits down with...
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Two Surgeons. Opposite Advice | Mitral Valve Prolapse at 42 (Pt 2)
Two heart surgeons looked at the same heart and gave me opposite advice. One said plan surgery. The other said wait. At 42, in the best shape of my life, I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse with severe regurgitation. And suddenly I had to answer a question I never expected to face: 👉 Do I...
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Fit at 42. Then Diagnosed | Mitral Valve Prolapse (Pt 1)
I never thought heart disease would be part of my story. At 42, in the best shape of my life, I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and severe regurgitation. What started as a strange episode during a workout turned into months of fear, waiting, uncertainty, and eventually heart surgery.…
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AI Will Replace Average Leaders — Here’s How to Stay Relevant | Danilo McGarry | Anatomy of a Leader
What happens when a kid who didn’t speak English and didn’t touch a computer until 15 goes on to lead some of the biggest AI and automation programmes in the world? Meet Danilo McGarry — a global AI expert, automation pioneer and digital transformation leader who has worked across organisations...
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From LN-CC to Hearted: John Skelton on Extreme Success, Addiction & Rebuilding Life
What happens when extreme ambition meets an unregulated nervous system? In this episode of Anatomy of a Leader, Maria sits down with John Skelton — co-founder of cult concept store LN-CC, former buyer at Selfridges and Harrods, and founder of mental health project Hearted — to explore what really...
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Women’s Careers Are Broken – And How to Fix Them | Elizabeth Willetts – Investing in Women
After being made redundant with two young kids, Elizabeth Willetts couldn’t find a flexible, senior role, so she created one. She founded Investing in Women — a platform helping women find flexible, part-time and meaningful work. In this episode, Maria Hvorostovsky talks to Elizabeth about how...
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From Kitchen Table to Chanel, Without the Stress w/ Jane Means
Join the waitlist get Anatomy of a Leader Diary: https://bit.ly/4qkvC3M How did Jane Means go from wrapping gifts at her kitchen table to working with Chanel and Dior? In this episode of Anatomy of a Leader, host Maria Hvorostovsky speaks with the “Queen of Gift-Wrapping” about building a luxury...
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The Day My Heart Was Stopped - Maria Hvorostovsky
On June 19th, 2025, my heart was stopped. And restarted. I had robotic heart surgery to repair a valve, but what it healed went far beyond the physical. This short video is about what breaks us open… and how we begin again. This is not just a story about surgery, it’s about identity, rebirth, and...
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What My Heart Condition Taught Me About Burnout, Work-Life Balance & Career Reinvention
Pre-order Anatomy of a Leader Diary here: https://stan.store/mariahvo/ 📖 Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofaleader ☕️ —- Work-life balance is a lie. In this episode, I open up about my recent health challenge - a heart condition called mitral valve prolapse - that forced me to...
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STOP Eating This! Alison Cork’s Secrets to Health, Strength & Confidence
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3WLo8cXThis week I welcome back Alison Cork— lifestyle expert, author and former food critic transformed her life by losing five stone and reclaiming her health. Inspired by her journey, she wrote “Fit and Fabulous Over 50” to show you how to rewire your second…
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Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men: Closing The Authority Gap with Mary Ann Sieghart
Meet Mary Ann Sieghart. She’s the former Assistant Editor of the Times, Ted speaker and author. She’s here to expose why women are not taken as seriously as men and show us how to close that gap for good. If you care about understanding and dismantling the biases that hold women back—and creating…
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Stop Being Crazy Busy: Zena Everett Helps You Tackle Time and Badly Behaved People
BUY THE BOOKS: The Crazy Busy Cure - https://amzn.to/3W7WuGB Badly Behaved People - https://amzn.to/3DUSKlx Happy New Year, my fellow leaders! The holiday season can leave us feeling overwhelmed, and as we dive into 2025, let’s ditch the phrase, “I’ve been crazy busy,” for good. I’m thrilled to...
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Aria & Leo Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas in Our Holiday Special
🎄✨ Merry Christmas, everyone! ✨🎄Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, love, and joy. Whether you’re celebrating big or keeping it cosy, we hope your Christmas is full of special moments with the ones you love.This week, I sat down with my little elves - my kids! - to chat about all...
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Managing Gen Z: A Skill Most Leaders Haven’t Mastered (Yet) | Heather Elkington
https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff: Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events. Gen Z isn’t the problem—it’s the way we manage them. We’ve heard it all: Gen Z is lazy, entitled, and lacks work ethic. But are they really the issue, or have we just not figured out how to lead them...
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Dream Big: Aigul Akhmetshina on Opera, Perseverance, and Carmen
https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff: Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events. Meet Aigul Ahmetshina. She’s a Kazan-born opera star and the youngest mezzo-soprano to perform Carmen at the Royal Opera House. Aigul is here to show you that no dream is too big. Timestamps: 00:00 -...
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How to Write a Winning CV: Best Format to Get Noticed by Recruiters. Tips, Tricks, & Templates 2024
Download CV Template and Action Verbs List here: https://stan.store/mariahvo What should I include in my CV to showcase my achievements? How can I present my experience in a way that stands out? What keywords should I use to get noticed by recruiters? How do I tailor my CV to a specific position?...
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Confidence is an Inside Job: How to REALLY Love Yourself with Dani DMC
https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff: Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events Meet Dani DMC. She’s an influencer, plus-size model and confidence activist. She’s here to show you that confidence starts from within, and what real self-love looks like. If you want to learn to love…
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Raised Mormon, Divorced, and Reborn: Escape from a Life Without Passion w/ Dear Alyne
https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff: Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events Meet Alyne Tamir aka Dear Alyne - digital nomad, former content creator and first ever woman to own a luxury resort in the Maldives. She is here to tell you that you too can reinvent your life. If you’re…
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GK Barry’s Manager on How to Get Noticed on Social Media w/ Hannah Holland Founder of HLD Talent
Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Hannah Holland is the founder and CEO of HLD Talent. She’s here to spill insider secrets on how to dominate the digital, podcast, and broadcast space. If you want to understand social media better, or are…
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Clara Batten: Using Social Media to Break Into the Acting Industry
Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting This week’s guest broke into the acting industry in her 40s. All thanks to social media. This week I revisited my chat with Clara Batten, TikTok comedy content creator, actress and author of “Gin and Phonics”. Clara tells me about the...
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Leadership Do’s and Don’ts for New Managers with Leadership Coach Louise Howells
Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting This week I revisited my chat with Louise Howells, a leadership coach and entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about how being promoted doesn’t necessarily mean you should lead, and why your team is the most important thing as a…
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What Is Life Like After the Olympics? With Olympic Gold Champion Grace Prendergast
Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting The Olympics have just come to an end, which reminded me of a conversation I had with former sweep rower and Olympic gold medalist, Grace Prendergast. If you’re mourning the end of the Olympics, or even if you’re trying to find your...
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When and Why You Should Quiet Quit with Aaron Knightley
Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting This week, I revisited my chat with Aaron Knightley, an investor, TikToker and business owner, where we talk about when and why you should quiet quit, why a lot of people hate their jobs, learning financial literacy and how to avoid...
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Unrealistic Expectations of Women & Self-Care w/ Former Avon CEO Angela Cretu
Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting You can’t lead if you can't take care of yourself. This week I revisited my chat with Angela Cretu, the former CEO of Avon, where she talks about choosing not to do it all, nurturing your support network and taking reset moments. If...
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Should You Let Your Kids "Cry It Out?" with child psychologist Dr. Patricia Britto
Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Educational psychologist Dr. Patricia Britto talks about attachment theory, the cry it out method and how parents can support their neurodivergent kids. If you want to raise future leaders, are a parent of a neurodivergent child, or…
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CFO Turned CEO: Secrets of a $4B Fashion Empire w/ Nick Beighton former CEO of ASOS
Vote for us here - Vote for us in Listener’s Choice category at British Podcast Awards - click the link to vote - https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Nick Beighton - former CEO of ASOS and Matches Fashion. He is here to show you what it takes for a CEO to grow a company from 200 million…
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She banked 80,000 in ONE day - the power of marketing with Alison Cork MBE
Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Alison Cork is the youngest female founder of a publicly quoted company. She is also founder of Alison at Home and National Women’s Enterprise Week. She’s here to show you how to find your calling, how to succeed in business and how to...
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Reinvent Your Career and Build Self-Awareness With Leadership Coach Berta Maso
Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Berta Maso is an HR strategist and leadership coach. She is here to teach you how to reinvent yourself. If you want your professional life to fully align with your life’s vision, then this episode is for you....
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From Finance to Fashion: How Astrid & Miyu’s Founder Connie Nam Put Jewellery on the Map
Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Connie Nam is the founder and CEO of Astrid & Miyu - an omni-channel D2C jewellery brand. She is here to talk about making it on your own terms. If you’re curious about innovative and unique businesses, are...
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The Future of Childcare: Brett Wigdortz on Transforming Childminding Into a Proper Career w/ Tiney
Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Brett Wigdortz OBE is the co-founder of Tiney and founder of Teach First. He’s here to tell you why early years education is vital for making the world a better place. If you want to understand the impact of...
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The INKEY List: Mark Curry on Embracing Change, Chaos and Conflict
Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Mark Curry is the co-founder of skincare brand The INKEY List. He’s here to tell you why you should embrace change, learn to experiment and develop your strengths, NOT work everything out straightaway. If…
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Bear with us...
Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader LIVE events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Follow Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO...
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Why workplaces are not working for WOMEN with Geeta Sidhu-Robb, Founder of W CORP
Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Geeta Sidhu-Robb is the founder of W CORP - certification and a movement to help organisations become spaces where women (whose needs, especially biological, have been largely ignored) can thrive. She’s an...
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Launching Your Comedy and TV Career through TikTok with Clara Batten
Join the waitlist: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Clara Batten is a TikTok comedienne, actress and author of “Gin and Phonics”. She’s here to show you that it’s never too late to find your passion. If you’ve got a passion you’re not sure about pursuing and need a friendly nudge to go get…
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Donna Air: Living Life in the Spotlight
Donna Air is an actress, producer, and philanthropist. She’s here to talk about living life in the spotlight. If you’re a Donna Air fan and want to know more about her life, career and business ventures, then tune in to this episode! Timestamps: 00:00 - Similarities Between Actors and…
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TRAILER: Donna Air - Living Life in the Spotlight
Donna Air is an actress, producer, and philanthropist. She’s here to talk about living life in the spotlight. Check out the full episode on all podcast platforms and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMVEZzOPXj8 Donna Air: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnaair/ Maria Hvorostovsky:...
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Season 7 is Nearly Here - What’s Coming Up and How You Can Support Us
Leave a written review: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/anatomy-of-a-leader-with-maria-hvorostovsky/id1497319688 Hello, my fellow leaders! Season 7 is nearly here! I‘be been plotting, scheming, thinking. I’ve finally applied to British Podcast Awards and to be on Apple Podcasts New &...
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Money, Masculinity and More, Rob Moore - host of the Disruptors podcast
Rob Moore, a multi-millionaire, property developer, and the host of the Disruptors podcast. He's known for his unfiltered opinions and controversial takes, and in this episode, we dive into them. We discuss: Money mindset Interviewing Andrew Tate His views on Feminism, Masculinity and Misogyny If...
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#98 How to Make Work WORK for Women with Monique Hodgson
Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more insights on motherhood, women in the workplace, and building a supportive sisterhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irGQvutqGbA Monique Hodgson is the founder of Mumble Forum, a networking platform which aims to build a community of…
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#97 Leaders are Born - Be the CEO That Stands the Test of Time w/ Philip Mountford
Do you want to know what it takes to be a successful CEO? Philip Mountford is a Chairman, NED, and former CEO, who has led fashion retail giants like Hunkemöller, Moss Bros and Versace. If you want to know what you need to do to get that CEO role, or want to become a better CEO, then watch this...
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#96 The Visual Detox with Marine Tanguy, Founder of MTArt Agency
Buy the book - https://amzn.to/4aoHd98 - The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You Marine Tanguy is the CEO and founder of MTArt Agency - a talent agency in the art sector dedicated to democratising the art world. She’s also the author of a book, “The Visual Detox”…
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#95 The Future of Work with Isabel Berwick, Host of Working It Podcast
Isabel Berwick is the host of the Financial Times Working It podcast and author of its namesake newsletter. She’s also written an upcoming book about thriving in the workplace called The Future-Proof Career. If you want to hear Isabel’s insights on the ever-evolving workplace culture and how to...
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#94 Take Control of Your Career With LEADERSHIP COACH Heather Elkington
Loved this special? Check out the full episode for more great advice about management and leadership: • How to Lead as a Young Manager; LEADE... Heather Elkington is leadership coach, author and social media star helping new managers become high-performing leaders. If you’re looking for some...
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#93 Become a Confident New manager With Leadership Coach Louise Howells
New Manager course - https://www.newmanagercourse.com Louise Howells is a leadership coach and entrepreneur, having co-founded Riot and Rebel and Leadership with Louise. She’s here to help new managers become confident and successful leaders. If you’re a new manager trembling in your boots…
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#92 Is Money the Root of All Happiness? The Dark Side of the 9 to 5 w/ Aaron Knightley
Aaron Knightley is an investor, TikToker and business owner having founded the Breakout Programme and Peak Performance Events. He is here to show you how to escape the 9 to 5. If you hate your 9 to 5 job, want to become financially literate, or think that chronic entrepreneurship is your calling,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Maria Hvorostovsky is an entrepreneur, headhunter and super-connector. She founded Anatomy of a Leader, a top 3% leadership platform and podcast with 19M+ views, and co-founded HER—TAiBLE, a forum with women leading AI.Anatomy of a Leader is for ambitious leaders who want to build better companies, live well and develop a healthier relationship with success. Through candid conversations, Maria explores the emotional reality of leadership - the pressure, resilience and inner work behind lasting success.IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvorostovsky/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/
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