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Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky

Maria Hvorostovsky
Leadership
Mental Health
Social Media
Child Stars
Entrepreneurship
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Heart Surgery
Women In Leadership
CV Writing
Acting
Women In Business
Women's Health
Creativity
Gender Pay Gap
Tiktok
Feminism
Heart Disease
Work-Life Balance
Comedy
Career Development

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 ex... more

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This episode is sponsored by CP+R, Maria’s cardiac rehabilitation provider: 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 Har... more

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 4,0... more

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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 ... more

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 ans... more

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Angela Hartley
Cardio Rehab Nurse at CP&R
CP&R Cardiac Rehabilitation
Episode: Exercise After Heart Surgery: A Cardiac Rehab Nurse Explains What’s Safe
Toufan Bahrami
Cardiac surgeon, leading endoscopic mitral valve surgeon
Episode: The Surgeon Who Saved My Heart | Mr Toufan Bahrami & the Elite Mindset
Penny Parkes
Author, health journalist, longtime patient
Author of How to Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen
Episode: Your Doctor Will Interrupt You In 23 Seconds | Penny Parkes
Elizabeth Willetts
Founder of Investing in Women, dedicated to helping women find flexible, meaningful work.
Investing in Women
Episode: Women’s Careers Are Broken – And How to Fix Them | Elizabeth Willetts – Investing in Women
Zena Everett
Leadership coach, speaker, and author of The Crazy Busy Cure and Badly Behaved People
Episode: Stop Being Crazy Busy: Zena Everett Helps You Tackle Time and Badly Behaved People
Dani DMC
YouTuber, plus-size model, and confidence activist
Episode: Confidence is an Inside Job: How to REALLY Love Yourself with Dani DMC
Alyne Tamir
Digital nomad, content creator, and one of the few women to own a luxury hotel in the Maldives
Episode: Raised Mormon, Divorced, and Reborn: Escape from a Life Without Passion w/ Dear Alyne
Hannah Holland
Founder and CEO of HLD Talent, a talent management agency
HLD Talent
Episode: GK Barry’s Manager on How to Get Noticed on Social Media w/ Hannah Holland Founder of HLD Talent
Clara Batten
TikTok comedy content creator, actress, and author of Gin and Phonics
Episode: Clara Batten: Using Social Media to Break Into the Acting Industry

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Maria Hvorostovsky
Host of Anatomy of a Leader

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Awesome listen

    Maria makes the conversations so relatable and engaging. It’s what you get when curiosity is the foundation. Really enjoyable episodes. Great work - thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SavvyKiwi
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great podcast - insightful and thought-provoking

    I love this podcast. Maria asks all her guests great questions - and her episodes really make me think and consider a new perspective - well worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LizzyW85
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Anatomy of a Leader

    Great insights and relatable stories from every day leaders so you can learn from the journeys of others.

    Because when you think something is not possible and then you learn how others have done it or gone around it, magic happens 💫

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BMS career coaching
    Italy2 years ago
  • Variety of content and guests

    This is one of my favourite podcasts; it offers variety in terms of guests and content and the flow of conversation is just so natural. It’s hard to strike the right balance with podcasts - you don’t want rambling conversation but you also don’t want to interrogate your guests to find a golden nugget of an idea. Maria gets it right by asking discursive questions and sharing her own experiences; the combination makes for an addictive show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AdzN03
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    Really great selection of guests with insightful, fascinating and differing perspectives on the world of work, leadership and life in general! Maria clearly has a passion for what she does and a curiosity about what makes people tick.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SashaHvo
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Hosts ask thoughtful questions and pull insights from leaders.
Engaging, relatable stories that motivate professional growth.
Diverse guests and practical leadership takeaways.
High-quality production and credible conversations.

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AI Will Replace Average Leaders — Here’s How to Stay Relevant | Danilo McGarry | Anatomy of a Leader
Q: What is the biggest myth about AI you'd like to bust?
The myth that AI will take over the world is misleading; it won't reach singularity for at least 10 years.
Women’s Careers Are Broken – And How to Fix Them | Elizabeth Willetts – Investing in Women
Q: Do you think companies just don't realize that this is happening?
Sometimes they don't think they care, especially if they're run by a certain demographic that hasn't adapted to modern working needs.
Women’s Careers Are Broken – And How to Fix Them | Elizabeth Willetts – Investing in Women
Q: How can you retain these amazing people instead of them leaving and basically going off and setting up something on their own?
Offering flexible working, mentorship, coaching, and measuring statistics about retention and promotions can help retain talented individuals.
From Kitchen Table to Chanel, Without the Stress w/ Jane Means
Q: How did your business change when you started to hire staff?
Jane explains how hiring staff allowed her to shift from working long hours alone to a more manageable and productive approach, enhancing her business.
From Kitchen Table to Chanel, Without the Stress w/ Jane Means
Q: Can you talk about that moment in your life where you've changed the perspective on work?
Jane highlights two significant health challenges that reshaped her views, impacting how she approaches work and life balance.

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A sharp, conversational show centered on leadership, executive life, and the human side of building successful organizations. Across episodes, listeners hear pragmatic guidance from founders, physicians of leadership, and seasoned operators about culture, resilience, execution, and the emotional realities behind long-term success. The host draws out practical strategies, real-world stories, and candid reflections on navigating change, boosting performance, and balancing ambition with wellbeing. Notable throughlines include a focus on authentic leadership, diverse perspectives, and actionable takeaways that listeners can apply to their own teams and careers.

The format tends to mix personal journeys with tactical insights, creating a warm ... more

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2. Toufan Bahrami
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4. Elizabeth Willetts
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7. Alyne Tamir
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