Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -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
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Episodes
TRAILER for #9 w/ Dr. Mark Goulston, Psychiatrist, Coach, Author, "Just Listen"
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 4.59 MB"Here is what you need to know. Investors when they smile, it's not a 'yes'" In this episode, I had a huge honour of speaking with Dr. Mark Goulston, psychiatrist for over 40 years, Marshall Goldsmith 100 top coaches and author of many books including "Just Listen", "Get Out of Your Own Way", and "Trauma to Triumph". We talked about becoming a first-class noticer, how to tune in to what other people are Listening FOR and how to turn tables when pitching to investors. DR. MARK GOULSTON: ...
#8 On Failing Fast w/ Whitney Hawkings, Founder & CEO, FLOWERBX
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MBWhitney Hawkings is determined, head strong and laser focused. After spending 18 years working with Tom Ford at Gucci, Whitney took the plunge and founded FLOWERBX, growing it to become the first global flower brand. Working with (and shopping from) luxury brands online she observed that everything was branded except for flowers and this became her mission: to deliver fresh, quality flowers with the same consistent service as any top luxury brand. With Whitney’s Pink Avalanche Roses ...
TRAILER for #8 w/ Whitney Hawkings, Founder & CEO, FLOWERBX
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 3.19 MB"Fail fast is advice I would give my former self" Whitney Hawkings founded FLOWERBX with the mission to to deliver fresh, quality flowers with the same consistent service as a top luxury brand. Whitney is determined, head strong and laser focused. We talk about her lacking confidence but discovering that he is the best CEO of her company, what it’s like to be a woman in business, her role models and what she learnt from working with Tom Ford for 18 years. WHITNEY HAWKINGS: LinkedIn: h...
#7 On Being Indistractable w/ Nir Eyal, Bestselling Author of “Hooked” and “Indistractable”
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 95.2 MBNir Eyal the bestselling author of “Hooked” and “Indistractable” is a force, with incredible insights and practical tips on how to get into flow and break bad habits. After some technical difficulties we managed to sit down and talk. We discussed email management, time-boxing, most toxic work environments, and the 3 things that make organisations productive. I discovered that time management is pain management, that technology isn’t to blame and that everything comes down to CULTURE whi...
TRAILER for #7 w/ Nir Eyal, Author of “Hooked” and “Indistractable”
July 19, 2021 20:59 - 2 minutes - 3.95 MB"One of the biggest problems we have in management and leadership is leaders almost no have no idea what their staff is doing. And they're too afraid to ask because they don't want to micromanage them." Nir Eyal the bestselling author of “Hooked” and “Indistractable” is a force, with incredible insights and practical tips on how to get into flow and break bad habits. We discussed email management, time-boxing, most toxic work environments, and the 3 things that make organisations productiv...
#6 On Nurturing Creativity w/ Andrea Baldo, CEO Ganni
July 19, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 120 MBAndrea Baldo, the CEO of Ganni, is one of the most incredible CEOs I know in fashion. He truly understands the most important aspect of being a partner to a creative - Nurturing Creativity. In this Episode, we talk (whilst freezing in my back garden) about going against popular opinion, failure (as in don’t fail twice on the same thing) and the importance of family in your success. We talk about building creative ecosystems, safeguarding creatives and what he learnt from Renzo Rosso -...
SEASON 2 - TRAILER
July 19, 2021 09:49 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MBWelcome to Anatomy of a Leader Podcast with me Maria Hvorostovsky. I’m on a mission to discover what makes a great leader, the skills they have and what really drives them, to dissect what success looks like and what it takes to get to the very top. My aim is to bring to you leadership stories of entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs, investors, authors, leaders from all walks of life. In Season two I speak with the likes of Andrea Baldo, CEO of Ganni the sustainable Fashion Brand, Nir Eyal, the ...
TRAILER for #6 w/ Andrea Baldo, CEO, Ganni
July 18, 2021 11:37 - 1 minute - 2.99 MB"Creativity and innovation doesn't come based on how much money you put in" Andrea Baldo, the CEO of Ganni, is one of the most incredible CEOs I know in fashion. He truly understands the most important aspect of being a partner to a creative - Nurturing Creativity. In this Episode, we talk (whilst freezing in my back garden) about going against popular opinion, failure (as in don’t fail twice on the same thing) and the importance of family in your success. We talk about building creative ...
#5 On Wearing Confidence w/ Lucy Aylen - Founder, Never Fully Dressed
July 16, 2021 18:26 - 49 minutes - 91.9 MB"We still keep our ethos that confidence is the best thing a woman can wear." In episode 5, Maria chats with Lucy Aylen, Founder of Never Fully Dressed. They chat about Lucy's upbringing and how working on the markets influenced the Never Fully Dressed we see today. Key topics of this conversation are organic growth, the hardships of running your own business and the virtues of family. Anatomy of a Leader is a leadership series, where our Founder & CEO, Maria Hvorostovsky inte...
Lucy Aylen - Founder, Never Fully Dressed
October 18, 2020 21:03 - 49 minutes - 91.9 MB"We still keep our ethos that confidence is the best thing a woman can wear." In episode 5, Maria chats with Lucy Aylen, Founder of Never Fully Dressed. They chat about Lucy's upbringing and how working on the markets influenced the Never Fully Dressed we see today. Key topics of this conversation are organic growth, the hardships of running your own business and the virtues of family. Anatomy of a Leader is a leadership series, where our Founder & CEO, Maria Hvorostovsky inte...
#4 On Personal Growth w/ Sarah Curran-Usher, MBE - Founder, My-Wardrobe
August 25, 2020 20:28 - 49 minutes - 92.2 MB"It's the negative experiences - if you take the lessons from them, that drive personal growth." In episode 4, Maria speaks with Sarah Curran-Usher MBE - MD EMEA, True Fit. They chat about Sarah's leadership journey from being raised by entrepreneurs, to founding My Wardrobe and thinking innovatively about data in her new role at True Fit. A key topic of this conversation is learning the lessons from your experiences and mistakes as well as embedding leadership vision into your daily rou...
Sarah Curran-Usher, MBE - MD EMEA, True Fit
August 25, 2020 20:28 - 49 minutes - 92.2 MB"It's the negative experiences - if you take the lessons from them, that drive personal growth." In episode 4, Maria speaks with Sarah Curran-Usher MBE - MD EMEA, True Fit. They chat about Sarah's leadership journey from being raised by entrepreneurs, to founding My Wardrobe and thinking innovatively about data in her new role at True Fit. A key topic of this conversation is learning the lessons from your experiences and mistakes as well as embedding leadership vision into your daily rou...
Sherrille Riley - Founder & CEO, Nails & Brows Mayfair
July 17, 2020 10:56 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MB"When you're setting up a business, you have a million obstacles to overcome. So the last thing you need is somebody trying to hold you back." In this episode, Maria speaks to Sherrille Riley, Founder & CEO of Nails & Brows Mayfair. They chat about Sherrille's journey to the top, being surrounded by successful female role models growing up, what she wished she had known when she started her business and how she's overcome obstacles. Follow HVO Search to find out more about our conte...
#3 On Outsmarting Obstacles w/ Sherrille Riley - Founder & CEO, Nails & Brows Mayfair
July 17, 2020 10:56 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MB"When you're setting up a business, you have a million obstacles to overcome. So the last thing you need is somebody trying to hold you back." In this episode, Maria speaks to Sherrille Riley, Founder & CEO of Nails & Brows Mayfair. They chat about Sherrille's journey to the top, being surrounded by successful female role models growing up, what she wished she had known when she started her business and how she's overcome obstacles. EPISODE #3: You can also WATCH it on YouTube - ht...
#2 On Entrepreneurial Patience w/ Jessica Blackler - Founder & CEO, Jecca Black Cosmetics
March 03, 2020 11:37 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, Maria Hvorostovsky Founder and CEO of HVO Search interviews Jessica Blackler Founder of Jecca Blac. Maria asks Jessica about times when she has been overlooked because of her young age. They also discuss the inspiration behind her beauty brand and how to have structure and routine as a creative. Follow HVO Search to find out more about our content and how we can help you hire brand leaders: Website: www.hvosearch.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hvo-se...
Anatomy of a Leader Episode 2 - Jessica Blackler
March 03, 2020 11:37 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, Maria Hvorostovsky Founder and CEO of HVO Search interviews Jessica Blackler Founder of Jecca Blac. Maria asks Jessica about times when she has been overlooked because of her young age. They also discuss the inspiration behind her beauty brand and how to have structure and routine as a creative. Follow HVO Search to find out more about our content and how we can help you hire brand leaders: Website: www.hvosearch.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hvo-se...
Jessica Blackler - Founder & CEO, Jecca Black Cosmetics
March 03, 2020 11:37 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, Maria Hvorostovsky Founder and CEO of HVO Search interviews Jessica Blackler Founder of Jecca Blac. Maria asks Jessica about times when she has been overlooked because of her young age. They also discuss the inspiration behind her beauty brand and how to have structure and routine as a creative. Follow HVO Search to find out more about our content and how we can help you hire brand leaders: Website: www.hvosearch.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hvo-se...
#1 On Toughest Shareholders w/ Peter Williams - Chairman of Superdry and former CEO of Selfridges
January 28, 2020 20:14 - 29 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode, Maria speaks with Peter Williams, Chairman of Superdry and Sophia Webster and former CEO of Selfridges. Maria asks Peter about his journey from running a business to operating at board level. They also discuss the successes that have shaped Peter’s career as well as the failures he has overcome. Listen now, to discover more about the inspirations that shaped Peter’s early career and what leadership means to him. EPISODE #1: You can also WATCH it on YouTube - https://www.y...
Peter Williams, Chairman of Superdry and former CEO of Selfridges
January 28, 2020 20:14 - 29 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode, Maria speaks with Peter Williams, Chairman of Superdry and Sophia Webster and former CEO of Selfridges. Maria asks Peter about his journey from running a business to operating at board level. They also discuss the successes that have shaped Peter’s career as well as the failures he has overcome. Listen now, to discover more about the inspirations that shaped Peter’s early career and what leadership means to him. For more on HVO Search content, visit www.hvosearch.com or fo...
Peter Williams - Chairman of Superdry and former CEO of Selfridges
January 28, 2020 20:14 - 29 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode, Maria speaks with Peter Williams, Chairman of Superdry and Sophia Webster and former CEO of Selfridges. Maria asks Peter about his journey from running a business to operating at board level. They also discuss the successes that have shaped Peter’s career as well as the failures he has overcome. Listen now, to discover more about the inspirations that shaped Peter’s early career and what leadership means to him. Follow HVO Search to find out more about our content and how ...