Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky
Episodes
Chat GPT, Open AI interview New Year’s Special 2023 | #43
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Please, subscribe to our Youtube Channel and leave us a Review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts : ) My first guest of 2023 is not a CEO ...
#42, Bill Bailey Christmas Special Interview
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Bailey is one of the most brilliant performers of our time. Although renowned for his stand-up comedy, Bill is much more versatile than that. He...
TRAILER for #42, Bill Bailey Christmas Special Interview
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Bailey is one of the most brilliant performers of our time. Although renowned for his stand-up comedy, Bill is much more versatile than that. He...
#41, The Broken CEO author Chris Pearse on Stress, Vulnerability & Emotions of Leaders in the Boardroom
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“However broken you might feel, you aren’t.” said Chris Pearse, author of “The Broken CEO”. Call it limiting beliefs, or anxiety, dealing w...
TRAILER for #41, The Broken CEO author Chris Pearse on Stress, Vulnerability & Emotions of Leaders in the Boardroom
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“However broken you might feel, you aren’t.” said Chris Pearse, author of “The Broken CEO”. Call it limiting beliefs, or anxiety, dealing w...
#40, Start a Workstyle Revolution: Why flexible working isn’t working w/ Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or SPOTIFY make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW. “Flexible working is our nemesis....
TRAILER for #40, Start a Workstyle Revolution: Why flexible working isn’t working w/ Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Flexible working is our nemesis. It’s embarrassing that our collective imagination has only been able to tweak the 9 to 5 working day” said Liz...
#39, Health is Wealth w/ Rhian Stephenson, Founder of Artah and former CEO of Psycle
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rhian Stephenson is a nutritional therapist, naturopath and founder of ARTAH - a brand of natural supplements with science backed ingredients that hel...
TRAILER FOR #39, Health is Wealth w/ Rhian Stephenson, Founder of Artah and former CEO of Psycle
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TRAILER Rhian Stephenson is a nutritional therapist, naturopath and founder of ARTAH - a brand of natural supplements with science backed ingredients...
#38, Neuroplasticity, Longevity & Failure: Dan Murray-Serter Secret Leaders host & Co-Founder of Heights
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Murray-Serter is certainly one of the most interesting, curious and deep thinking entrepreneurs I have ever met. Having failed with a fashion tec...
TRAILER for #38, Neuroplasticity, Longevity & Failure: Dan Murray-Serter Secret Leaders host & Co-Founder of Heights
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Murray-Serter is certainly one of the most interesting, curious and deep thinking entrepreneurs I have ever met. Having failed with a fashion tech...
#37, Shivani Pau Podcast Host of A Millennial Mind on Marriage, Confidence and Being Authentically You
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shivani Pau packs a punch in her fast growing podcast A Millennial Mind. She tackles topics such as marriage, independence, grief, terminal illness al...
TRAILER for #37, Shivani Pau Podcast Host of A Millennial Mind on Marriage, Confidence and Being Authentically You
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shivani Pau packs a punch in her fast growing podcast A Millennial Mind. She tackles topics such as marriage, independence, grief, terminal illness al...
TRAILER for #36, Turning down a dragon on Dragons' Den Dr Rhona Eskander co-founder of Parla toothpaste
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Rhona Eskander is what a strong, bold, and smart entrepreneur looks like. She exudes confidence in herself and in her industry disruptive ‘toothp...
#36, Turning down a dragon on Dragons' Den: Dr Rhona Eskander co-founder of Parla toothpaste
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Rhona Eskander is what a strong, bold, and smart entrepreneur looks like. She exudes confidence in herself and in her industry disruptive ‘toothp...
#35, Flexible Working: Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka and Founder of Flex Appeal Campaign
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a working parent and haven’t heard of Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) you must have been living under a rock. Anna is an author, edito...
TRAILER for #35, Flexible Working: Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka and Founder of Flex Appeal Campaign
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a working parent and haven’t heard of Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) you must have been living under a rock. Anna is an author, edito...
#34, Fashion & Metaverse w/ Matthew Drinkwater, Head of Innovation Agency, London College of Fashion
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does Head of Innovation challenge the slow moving, traditional Fashion Industry? By evoking strong emotions in fashion leaders using state of the ...
TRAILER for #34, Fashion & Metaverse w/ Matthew Drinkwater, Head of Innovation Agency, London College of Fashion
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does Head of Innovation challenge the slow moving, traditional Fashion Industry? By evoking strong emotions in fashion leaders using state of the ...
#33, Four Crucial Factors To Success - Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer & Author of Success Factor
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you could take all successful people from all disciplines, what would they all have in common? According to Ruth Gotian there are four key factors...
TRAILER for #33, Four Crucial Factors To Success - Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer & Author of Success Factor
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you could take all successful people from all disciplines, what would they all have in common? According to Ruth Gotian there are four key factors...
#32, Stop The Bias Against Working Mothers - Elizabeth Cowper, Founder & CEO of WoMo & Ludo
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How would the world change if more mothers returned to work feeling empowered, supported and valued? How would amazing talent change the companies if...
TRAILER for #32, Stop The Bias Against Working Mothers - Elizabeth Cowper, Founder & CEO of WoMo & Ludo Partnership
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How would the world change if more mothers returned to work feeling empowered, supported and valued? How would amazing talent change the companies if ...
#31, 4 Types of Regret w/ Daniel Pink: Author of The Power of Regret & How To Make Them Work For You NOW
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Pink is the New York Times bestselling author of 7 books, including To Sell Is Human, Drive, When and the most recent one The Power of Regret. ...
TRAILER for #31, 4 Types of Regret w/ Daniel Pink: Author of The Power of Regret & How To Make Them Work For You NOW
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Pink is the New York Times bestselling author of 7 books, including To Sell Is Human, Drive, When and the most recent one The Power of Regret. ...
#30 Success is not a TechCrunch Title: Hannah Russell, Founder Mags Creative a podcast production agency
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Russell is an open book. She’s curious, tenacious and totally owns her errors and her success. Her first company was Layer Home, which she su...
TRAILER for #30 Success is not a TechCrunch Title: Hannah Russell, Founder Mags Creative a podcast production agency
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Russell is an open book. She’s curious, tenacious and totally owns her errors and her success. Her first company was Layer Home, which she su...
#27 Saying No To Investors Even When You Have No Money Isn’t Always A Mistake: Hasna Kourda, Founder SYW
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hasna Kourda, the Tunisian born Founder of Save Your Wardrobe, is considered, methodical and pragmatic. A recovering perfectionist. She has been figh...
#29 How To Deal With Being Surrounded By Idiots At Work And In Life - Thomas Erikson, Author of Surrounded by Idiots (based on DISC personality model)
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you were surrounded by idiots? Like they just couldn’t understand the simplest things? Human interaction is complex and nuan...
TRAILER for #29 How to Deal with Being Surrounded by Idiots at Work & in Life - Thomas Erikson, Author of Surrounded by Idiots (based on DISC personality model)
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you were surrounded by idiots? Like they just couldn’t understand the simplest things? Human interaction is complex and nuan...
#28 Hybrid Working is the Worst of Both Worlds - Bruce Daisley, Author of The Joy of Work & Workplace Culture Expert
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Campaign magazine dubbed him "One of the most talented people in media" and Evening Standard's rated him as the “Top 1000 Most Influential Londoners...
TRAILER for #28 Hybrid Working is the Worst of Both Worlds - Bruce Daisley, Author of The Joy of Work & Workplace Culture Expert
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Daisley is outspoken, direct and absolutely obsessed with workplace culture. So much so, he wrote a Sunday Times bestselling book - The Joy of W...
TRAILER for #27 Saying No To Investors Even When You Have No Money Isn’t Always A Mistake: Hasna Kourda, Founder SYW
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With less than 2% of funding going to female founders, it is tough when you are faced with the decision to walk away from investors. It takes courage,...
#27 Saying No To Investors Even When You Have No Money Isn’t Always A Mistake: Hasna Kourda, Founder SYW
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hasna Kourda, the Tunisian born Founder of Save Your Wardrobe, is considered, methodical and pragmatic. A recovering perfectionist. She has been fight...
#26 Being CEO to a Creative Founder - Sarah Crook, ex-CEO Christopher Kane, Dundas & Stella McCartney
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Crook is a brand builder through and through having worked with Club 21 (Prada, Armani, Donna Karan), Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane and Pet...
TRAILER for #26 Being CEO to a Creative Founder - Sarah Crook, ex-CEO Christopher Kane, Dundas & Stella McCartney
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Crook is a brand builder through and through having worked with Club 21 (Prada, Armani, Donna Karan), Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane and Pet...
#25 Improve Your Memory with Mnemonic Techniques from 8x Memory Champion - Boris Nikolai Konrad
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Nikolai Konrad is a memory expert, neuroscientist, author, award winning international keynote speaker, 8x world memory champion and is listed i...
TRAILER for #25 Improve Your Memory with Mnemonic Techniques from 8x Memory Champion - Boris Nikolai Konrad
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Nikolai Konrad is a memory expert, neuroscientist, author, award winning international keynote speaker, 8x world memory champion and is listed i...
#24 Your Customer Service Sucks: The Lost Art of Selling in Retail, Customer Centricity & Metaverse Shopping w/ Martin Newman
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Newman is The Customer Champion, working tirelessly to make sure your customer service doesn’t suck. He is a keynote speaker, author, and fou...
TRAILER for #24 Your Customer Service Sucks: The Lost Art of Selling in Retail w/ Martin Newman, The Customer Champion
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Newman is The Customer Champion, working tirelessly to make sure your customer service doesn’t suck. He is a keynote speaker, author, and fou...
#23 How to Hire the Best, Top 10 Tips by a Headhunter
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode - I outline 10 steps to hiring the best people. I talk about envisioning your company culture, getting candidates to say ‘yes’...
#22 The Great Resignation, Rage Quitting & Secrets to Happiness at Work w/ Dr. Tracy Brower
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we work? Why should we expect to be happy at work? What are the conditions for happiness at work? How do you decide whether to leave your job o...
TRAILER for #22 The Great Resignation, Rage Quitting & Secrets to Happiness at Work w/ Dr. Tracy Brower
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you about to RAGE QUIT your job? STOP - Listen to this first. In Episode #22 I talk with Dr. Tracy Brower author of “Secrets to Happiness at Wor...
#21 What You Should Know about Leadership: Advice from Female Founders
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can female founders teach us about leadership? What is the most important aspect of leadership? What doubts do entrepreneurs have? In this short ...
#20 How to Think Your Best at Work: Trust, Curiosity & Philosophy at Work w/ Dr Brennan Jacoby
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Brennan Jacoby is a philosopher specialising in Trust (he wrote his PhD on betrayal). He is the Founder of Philosophy at Work, a company helping bu...
TRAILER for #20 How to Think Your Best at Work: Trust, Curiosity & Philosophy at Work w/ Dr Brennan Jacoby
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Be the philosopher in the room.” Dr Brennan Jacoby is a philosopher specialising in Trust (he wrote his PhD on betrayal). He is the Founder of Ph...
#19 Big brands on a CV don’t equal success, build a strong team around you, & the two sides of trust w/Eva Alexandridis, Founder of 111SKIN
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eva Alexandridis, the Founder of 111SKIN is eloquent, elegant and enlightened. Growing up in Bulgaria with limited access to beauty products she, toge...
TRAILER for #19 Build a strong team around you, big brands on a CV don’t equal success & the two sides of trust w/Eva Alexandridis, Founder of 111SKIN
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Once the person earns your trust, let them shine. No brands are built by one person.” In Episode #19 I spoke with Eva Alexandridis, Founder of 1...
#18 Leading with Your Conscience, Crying at Work, Who is Most Valuable in a Team, Being First Time CEO: Simon Whitehouse CEO, Eco-Age, First CEO JW Anderson
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode #18 I spoke with Simon Whitehouse, the CEO of Eco-Age, who was also the first CEO of JW Anderson (I may have had something to do with that)...
TRAILER for #18 Leading with Your Conscience, Crying at Work, Who is Most Valuable in a Team: Simon Whitehouse CEO, Eco-Age
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“The chain is as strong as its weakest link” In Episode #18 I spoke with Simon Whitehouse, the CEO of Eco-Age, who was also the first CEO of JW An...
#17 Turning a Side “Mummy Hustle” into a Full On Startup - Vanessa Jacobs, Founder & CEO The Restory
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Jacobs is all about action, grabbing the tiger by the tail and taking that first step. After a career in investment banking and consulting, sh...
TRAILER for #17 Vanessa Jacobs - Founder & CEO The Restory
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Once I commit myself, I'm really all in. And I'm, as I said, a bit of a masochist about it” Vanessa Jacobs is all about action, grabbing the tige...
#16 What Retailers Got Wrong About E-Commerce & How to be Remarkable w/ Steve Dennis
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Dennis is a retail industry veteran, keynote speaker on retail innovation, podcast host, and has recently revised his bestselling book “Remark...
TRAILER for #16 Remarkable Retail w/ Steve Dennis
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“The main reason I wrote the book was for that retailer who is slowly sinking into oblivion, and thinking that a slightly better version of mediocre...
#15 Ageism and Beauty in the Workplace w/ Grace Fodor
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Fodor is an age warrior, brand strategist, and founder of Studio 10 cosmetics, leading the pro-age revolution. In this time of ageism, she inspi...
TRAILER for #15 Grace Fodor, Founder Studio 10
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Focus on yourself. Compete against yourself." In Episode 15 I speak with Grace Fodor, an Age Warrior, Brand Strategist, and Founder of Studio 10 c...
#14 The Dark Side of Your Strengths w/ Nicolai Chen Nielsen, co-author Return on Ambition
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode #14, I spoke with Nicolai Chen Nielsen, Co-author of Return on Ambition about what ambition is, how to be intentional with your ambition, h...
TRAILER for #14 w/ Nicolai Chen Nielsen, co-author Return on Ambition
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Ambition is a desire and drive to reach a future state that's different from today, challenging to get to, and personally meaningful.” In Episo...
#13 On Leading with Your Heart with Miriam Lahage, co-Founder of Aequip
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Miriam is an entrepreneur, NED, and advisor to early stage companies. She has spent her career growing companies such as eBay, Figleaves, navabi...
TRAILER for #13 w/ Miriam Lahage, co-Founder of Aequip
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Never take a job you know you can do.“ In Episode #13 I spoke with Miriam Lahage, who is an entrepreneur, advisor to early stage companies and ...
#12 On Patriarchal Superiority w/ Millie Kendall MBE, CEO British Beauty Council
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millie Kendall MBE, is the CEO of the British Beauty Council, founder of a PR agency Brandstand Communications and Millie of the beauty Brand Ruby &am...
TRAILER for #12 w/ Millie Kendall MBE, CEO British Beauty Council
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Surround yourself with experts. You'll never be an expert in everything.” In Episode #12 I spoke with Millie Kendall MBE, CEO British Beauty Cou...
#11 On Recognising Your Accomplishments w/ Ceanne Fernandes-Wong, co-Founder & CEO Cocoon
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ceanne Fernandes-Wong, the CEO & co-founder of Cocoon, a luxury handbag subscription service, is smart, unassuming and so humble. In this episode,...
TRAILER for #11 w/ Ceanne Fernandes-Wong, co-Founder & CEO Cocoon
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“The adoption of circular business models, widespread by the industry, has to happen.” In Episode #11, I spoke with Ceanne Fernandes-Wong, the CE...
#10 On Having Audacity w/ Riccardo Sciutto, CEO, Sergio Rossi
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Riccardo Sciutto, the CEO of Sergio Rossi, which has recently been acquired by Fosun Fashion Group, is bold and unwavering and has managed to balance ...
TRAILER for #10 w/ Riccardo Sciutto, CEO, Sergio Rossi
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Think Heritage, Play Digital” In Episode #10 I spoke with Riccardo Sciutto, the CEO of Sergio Rossi, which has recently been acquired by Fosun F...
#9 On Just Listening w/ Dr. Mark Goulston, Coach, Psychiatrist, Author of "Just Listen"
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Goulston is a storyteller with a psychic ability to read minds. He coaches many women (including me) and he is a master of scripts for life -...
TRAILER for #9 w/ Dr. Mark Goulston, Psychiatrist, Coach, Author, "Just Listen"
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 Goul...
#8 On Failing Fast w/ Whitney Hawkings, Founder & CEO, FLOWERBX
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney Hawkings is determined, head strong and laser focused. After spending 18 years working with Tom Ford at Gucci, Whitney took the plunge a...
TRAILER for #8 w/ Whitney Hawkings, Founder & CEO, FLOWERBX
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Fail fast is advice I would give my former self" Whitney Hawkings founded FLOWERBX with the mission to to deliver fresh, quality flowers with t...
#7 On Being Indistractable w/ Nir Eyal, Bestselling Author of “Hooked” and “Indistractable”
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nir Eyal the bestselling author of “Hooked” and “Indistractable” is a force, with incredible insights and practical tips on how to get into fl...
TRAILER for #7 w/ Nir Eyal, Author of “Hooked” and “Indistractable”
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
#6 On Nurturing Creativity w/ Andrea Baldo, CEO Ganni
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 partne...
TRAILER for #6 w/ Andrea Baldo, CEO, Ganni
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
#5 On Wearing Confidence w/ Lucy Aylen - Founder, Never Fully Dressed
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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...
#4 On Personal Growth w/ Sarah Curran-Usher, MBE - Founder, My-Wardrobe
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"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 MB...
#3 On Outsmarting Obstacles w/ Sherrille Riley - Founder & CEO, Nails & Brows Mayfair
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"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...
#2 On Entrepreneurial Patience w/ Jessica Blackler - Founder & CEO, Jecca Black Cosmetics
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Maria Hvorostovsky Founder and CEO of HVO Search interviews Jessica Blackler Founder of Jecca Blac. Maria asks Jessica a...
#1 On Toughest Shareholders w/ Peter Williams - Chairman of Superdry and former CEO of Selfridges
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Maria speaks with Peter Williams, Chairman of Superdry and Sophia Webster and former CEO of Selfridges. Maria asks Peter about his jo...