
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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 186 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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
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
Maria makes the conversations so relatable and engaging. It’s what you get when curiosity is the foundation. Really enjoyable episodes. Great work - thanks!
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!
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 💫
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.
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.
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Apple Podcasts | #125 |
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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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Recent guests on Anatomy of a Leader include:
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2. Toufan Bahrami
3. Penny Parkes
4. Elizabeth Willetts
5. Zena Everett
6. Dani DMC
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8. Hannah Holland
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