Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky

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Check out this course  ⁠⁠https://corporateladderdecoded.com/aff/6/⁠  to accelerate your career and unlock your earning potential - full transparency: purchasing the course supports us, at no extra cost to you. Dr. Patricia Britto, an Educational Psychologist, is here to talk about how to develop emotional intelligence and how to raise future leaders. If you’re keen to find out how you can raise yo...

Check out this course  ⁠⁠https://corporateladderdecoded.com/aff/6/⁠  to accelerate your career and unlock your earning potential - full transparency: purchasing the course supports us, at no extra cost to you. Are you a young manager leading a team of people who are all older than you? This week, I sat down with Heather Elkington, a leadership coach, author and social media star helping new manage...

Help us grow - check out Fountain fountain.fm This week’s guest is Isabel Berwick, an expert in helping people navigate post-pandemic careers and understand workplace cultures, in order for them to thrive at work. The workplace has long been a site of drama - dealing with bad bosses, navigating office politics, salary negotiations, and the dreary 9-to-5 routine, not to mention sexist comments in t...

Happy New Year from all of us at Anatomy of a Leader! Are you wrapped in a warm blanket not ready for the world, considering quitting your job so you don’t have to face your toxic boss ever again? Before you make any rash decisions - I’ve put together a clip from one of the most downloaded episodes of 2023 with Kate Waterfall Hill - leadership coach and TikTok sensation with her Linda the toxic bo...

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3MCG8jT (Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to Happiness) Bill is witty, humble and full of wisdom. I felt very fortunate to have spent two hours getting to understand his mind. I’m sure you will love this conversation as much as I did. #billbailey #humour #christmas Timestamps: 02:40 - Bill growing up with many interests 05:36 - When did you discover you were funny? 09:3...

To win the giveaway: fill in this survey - https://form.typeform.com/to/Tyq9H0gd - subscribe and follow the show, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Do skincare businesses need to be more deliberate and thoughtful? These days, the desire for flawless, untextured, dewy skin has brought in a wave of skincare products which supposedly help you achieve it. But are these businesses prioritising spee...

We’re not older, we’re just hotter. To win the giveaway - fill in this survey - https://form.typeform.com/to/Tyq9H0gd / subscribe and follow the show and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! I admit, I am in denial that I will ever be going through menopause (I’m sure many women are). I don’t want to think about yet another life change. I just had my kids. And maybe that’s the problem. As a society w...

In this short clip, I’m revisiting my conversation with Stuart Trevor, the founder of AllSaints. I ask Stuart what the early days of AllSaints were like, from the strategies he used to expand the store, to connecting with younger demographics, as well as why he decided to sell the business. If you’re a fan of the AllSaints brand and want to peek behind the scenes of an iconic British brand, are lo...

When you’re a founder, when is it the right time to sell your business? In this short clip, I speak to Aaron Chatterley, the co-founder of FeelUnique - the largest online retailer of beauty products in Europe - about his experience with exiting the business. He tells me about deciding to sell to Sephora, and whether it was the right decision to sell to private equity. Additionally, Aaron provides...

Pre-loved fashion used to be a shameful secret you didn’t want your friends to know about. Now, it’s a global business which is showing no signs of stopping. As the owner of a pre-loved marketplace business, how do you navigate the delicate balance between sustainability and profitability? If you’re interested in what it takes to run a pre-loved fashion business, then this episode might be just fo...

Are you a female founder with an amazing business, but struggling to raise capital? Or are you an investor who is serious about investing in female founders? For all the incredible female founders out there seeking to secure investment, elevate your networking skills, and make your business shine, this episode is a must-watch! Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer and Introduction 01:13 - Why do Female Found...

Do you dream of becoming a CEO, or want to be a better one? Well, if you don't enjoy the pressure, don't become a CEO, warns my guest, Philip Mountford. Phil is a CEO, Chairman, and NED, who has led fashion retail giants like Hunkemoller, Moss Bros and Versace. He fell into the fashion industry after a motorbike accident put a stop to his dreams of going to the Olympics - and soon enough,...

Expectations of the office have changed. That typical dreary, depressing office block with uniform cubicles - who wants to go there? No one. So who’s out there, trying to change that? My guest is Gaby Hersham, the co-founder of Huckletree, a network of community-driven and design-led workspaces which aims to challenge the typical workspace model. She believes that a well-designed workspace can pro...

Why are you obsessed with money? Do the rich have an obligation to right some wrongs? Is interviewing Andrew Tate commendable? And are you a misogynist if you don’t believe in the gender pay gap? These were the ‘small’ questions I asked Rob Moore, a property developer, multi-millionaire, money expert, and host of the Disruptors podcast. We dive into the topic of money - having it, not having it, a...

My prayers are with everyone affected. Here are links to charities that you can support: American Friends of Magen David Adom (Red Star of David) https://afmda.org/ Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALMEP) https://www.allmep.org/ CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere) https://www.care.org/ Doctors without Borders https://rb.gy/2j26r Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) https://ww...

What does it take to build a thriving community-driven business? I speak with Rollo Millership, a visionary entrepreneur, community advocate, and the founder of Nourished Communities, a business committed to transforming ordinary local shopping into extraordinary community-led experiences. Rollo tells me about his mission to build strong communities around local producers, promote sustainable food...

Are you struggling with a toxic boss? Or have you realised you might be one? Kate Waterfall Hill is a leadership coach and TikTok creator of Linda the toxic boss having started her career at a marketing agency, becoming an MD at the tender age of 29. Pivoting from working with ‘big fish’ companies such as Ford, Virgin, and Vodafone to becoming a coach helping leaders of SMEs become great leaders t...

Take the quiz - https://stan.store/mariahvo Are you feeling trapped in your current job, but not quite ready to throw in the towel? In a world where quitting often bears a negative stigma, it's crucial to understand what you're persevering for. This week’s video will introduce you to the Five C’s quiz I’ve created for you - Clarity, Challenge, Control, Career Growth, Culture - which will h...

How can an Olympic champion’s mindset help you to succeed in your professional life? In this week’s episode, I speak to Grace Prendergast, a former sweep rower who boasts 15 national championships in the premier category, Olympic gold, five world championship titles, and won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the coxless pair. We talk about trial and error before specialising, and that dabbling in...

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As the summer draws to a close, Clara jolts awake from a terrible dream realising she is stuck in her life. On a quest for a new beginning, and with the help of the AI narrator, will Clara find her voice? As we wrap up the summer holidays - here is a fun ‘silent movie’ inspired episode for you. For the best experience head over to YouTube to watch it with this link: https://youtu.be/lTi5LNL4Odg I’...

This week I am revisiting my chat with Sarah Crook, a luxury brand builder and former CEO of Christopher Kane, Dundas, and Stella McCartney. In this mini episode Sarah talks about becoming a CEO to a creative founder for the first time, the need to achieve, and failure - particularly the fear of failure. Sarah tells me about the challenges she has faced as a CEO when building a dream team and the...

Have faced hardship in life? In this episode, I revisit my chat with Bill Bailey - a stand-up comedian, actor, skilled musician, Strictly Come Dancing Winner, and author having written several books, the most recent being Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to Happiness. Beyond his musical talent and humour, Bill talks about living hand to mouth, taking risks, and experiencing one of the biggest losses...

This week I am revisiting my chat with a renowned British dermatologist, YouTuber and entrepreneur - Dr Sam Bunting. With her extensive social media presence, her namesake YouTube channel and TV appearances, Dr Sam helps to debunk common skincare myths. She even created her own brand Dr Sam’s to make effective skincare accessible to all.  In this clip Dr Sam talks about her competitive and hard-wo...