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Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky

Maria Hvorostovsky

Welcome to Anatomy of a Leader - a video podcast that shows you there are many faces of leadership, that perfection doesn’t and shouldn’t exist and that making mistakes (or taking detours) can often lead to deep insights about your superpowers. My name is Maria Hvorostovsky. I’m a headhunter and Founder of HVO Search. I help ambitious leaders hire the most hard to find, high potential C-Suite talent. Each week let me take you on a journey to discover what leadership really 🖋🕊 LinkedIn/

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00:04:31

The Day My Heart Was Stopped

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2025/07/20

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 the quiet strength it takes to come back different.Regular programming will resume in September, as I gather strength and take time to rest and be with my family.Pre-order Anatomy of a Leader Diary here:

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00:16:01

What My Heart Condition Taught Me About Burnout,...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2025/06/03

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 completely rethink how I work, live, and lead. I share how the Anatomy of a Leader brand is evolving and what I’ve learned about slowing down, listening to your body, and making aligned decisions after two

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01:07:15

STOP Eating This! Alison Cork’s Secrets to Health,...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2025/02/04

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 act! If you want practical health tips or motivation to make the most of your second act (or even your first act), then this episode is for you. Alison joins me to talk about: - The key to breaking

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01:07:54

Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men:...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2025/01/21

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 a more equal and fair world—this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:55 - The Authority Gap in a Nutshell 06:19 - Why do we Still Underestimate Women's

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01:10:40

Stop Being Crazy Busy: Zena Everett Helps You Tackle...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2025/01/07

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 bring you this conversation with Zena Everett—a leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and author of Mind Flip, The Crazy Busy Cure, and Badly Behaved People. Zena’s here to share her wisdom on reclaiming your

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00:08:34

Aria & Leo Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas in Our...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/12/24

🎄✨ 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 things festive. We talked about the house hierarchy, what they would do if they were in charge of Christmas, and whether they would let elves have a day off. So grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and join us

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01:18:54

Managing Gen Z: A Skill Most Leaders Haven’t Mastered...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/12/10

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 effectively? This week, I’m excited to welcome back Heather Elkington—leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and social media powerhouse—who is reshaping the way we manage the next generation of talent. After our first

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01:36:05

Dream Big: Aigul Akhmetshina on Opera, Perseverance,...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/11/26

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 - Introduction 03:01 - How it All Started 18:06 - Building a Technique and Finding Her Voice 19:12 - Facing Doubts and Feeling Guilty 24:03 - What Kept You Pursuing Opera? 27:57 - Opera Lets You Express Your

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00:25:33

How to Write a Winning CV: Best Format to Get Noticed...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/11/05

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? Do any of these questions sound familiar? If that's the case, this episode is definitely for you. I’ll give you a step-by-step guide on what will get hiring managers to notice the real value you

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01:02:05

Confidence is an Inside Job: How to REALLY Love...

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2024/10/22

https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff: Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader eventsMeet 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 yourself, need some confidence tips or just a confidence boost, then this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:34 - Getting Started in the Fashion Industry 07:00 - Becoming an Influencer 07:52

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01:28:35

Raised Mormon, Divorced, and Reborn: Escape from a...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/10/08

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 looking to reinvent yourself, then this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:40 - Who is Dear Alyne? 05:26 - Leaving the Mormon Faith and Marriage 10:50 - Intuition vs. Triggers 15:11 - Not

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01:02:43

GK Barry’s Manager on How to Get Noticed on Social...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/09/24

Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFffHannah 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 trying to get a talent agency to notice you, then this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 05:42 - Deciding to Start HLD 09:39 - What Made HLD Successful? 11:33 - Youthful Naivety 14:27 -

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00:11:42

Clara Batten: Using Social Media to Break Into the...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/08/27

Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingThis 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 differences of being an actor then and now, how social media can bring exciting and unexpected opportunities, and why she wouldn’t do standup. If you’re an actor looking for new ways of putting yourself

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00:15:24

Leadership Do’s and Don’ts for New Managers with...

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2024/08/20

Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingThis 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 leader. Louise also offers some tips on the do’s and don’ts for new managers. If you’re a recently promoted manager struggling to adjust to your new role, or just looking for some advice on how to make your

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00:12:33

What Is Life Like After the Olympics? With Olympic...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/08/13

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 passion or thinking of transitioning careers, then this episode is for you! Grace Prendergast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-prendergast-493106198/ Instagram:

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00:14:50

When and Why You Should Quiet Quit with Aaron Knightley

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2024/08/06

Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingThis 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 falling down the rabbit hole of chasing a higher life. If you’re sick of your 9 to 5 or need to learn how to live a lean financial life, then this episode is for you. Aaron Knightley: LinkedIn:

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00:14:42

Unrealistic Expectations of Women & Self-Care w/...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/07/30

Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingYou 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 you’re overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out or all three, and need some positivity as well as tips on how to relax, then this snippet is just what you need! Angela Cretu: LinkedIn:

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00:12:12

Should You Let Your Kids "Cry It Out?" with child...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/07/23

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 are wondering why you’re such an anxious adult, then this episode is for you. If you loved this episode, go and check out the full one for more great insights from Patricia! -

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01:20:16

CFO Turned CEO: Secrets of a $4B Fashion Empire w/...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/07/16

Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFffNick 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 to 4 billion. If you’re a CEO looking for tips on hiring well, growing your company’s success, or are wondering if you’ve got what it takes to pivot into a new leadership role, then tune in.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Introduction02:17 - Learning to Take Care of Your

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01:26:45

She banked 80,000 in ONE day - the power of marketing...

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky ·

2024/07/09

Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFffAlison 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 live well. If you’re an enterprising female entrepreneur, or are seeking ways to improve your quality of life, you need to watch this episode. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and

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