Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky

Leave a written review: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/anatomy-of-a-leader-with-maria-hvorostovsky/id1497319688 Hello, my fellow leaders! Season 7 is nearly here! I‘be been plotting, scheming, thinking. I’ve finally applied to British Podcast Awards and to be on Apple Podcasts New & Noteworthy. And I need your help! Can you leave rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts? The review will help enormously to be seen and ranked higher in the charts. Here is the link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/anatomy-of-a-leader-with-maria-hvorostovsky/id1497319688 If you need some help (because Apple doesn’t make it easy for you) DM me “Review” on LinkedIn or Instagram and I’ll send you a short video on how to do it. I can’t wait to share the new episodes with you. Thank you for all your support so far. Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Rob Moore, a multi-millionaire, property developer, and the host of the Disruptors podcast. He's known for his unfiltered opinions and controversial takes, and in this episode, we dive into them. We discuss: Money mindset Interviewing Andrew Tate His views on Feminism, Masculinity and Misogyny If you want to see an intense discussion on the topics mentioned, then tune in. If you have some thoughts yourself, I want to hear them too. (Are people like Rob dangerous - or just delusional?) Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND GIVE IT THE THUMBS UP

Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more insights on motherhood, women in the workplace, and building a supportive sisterhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irGQvutqGbA Monique Hodgson is the founder of Mumble Forum, a networking platform which aims to build a community of mothers, where women can network and celebrate each others’ successes. If you’re a working woman or mother - or even a man - who is eager to be a cheerleader for women, then this episode is for you. Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Do you want to know what it takes to be a successful CEO? Philip Mountford is a Chairman, NED, and former CEO, who has led fashion retail giants like Hunkemöller, Moss Bros and Versace. If you want to know what you need to do to get that CEO role, or want to become a better CEO, then watch this episode. Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more do’s and don'ts of CEOhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF2XvLltx6g Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Buy the book - https://amzn.to/4aoHd98 - The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You Marine Tanguy is the CEO and founder of MTArt Agency - a talent agency in the art sector dedicated to democratising the art world. She’s also the author of a book, “The Visual Detox” where she explains how the imagery we see shapes our wellbeing. If you want to know more about the impact of constant visuals and how to responsibly consume them, then this episode is for you. Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more nuggets of wisdom from Marine about understanding and detoxing your visual diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi_wjhNNg6w&t=1556s Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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Isabel Berwick is the host of the Financial Times Working It podcast and author of its namesake newsletter. She’s also written an upcoming book about thriving in the workplace called The Future-Proof Career. If you want to hear Isabel’s insights on the ever-evolving workplace culture and how to navigate it, then tune in. Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more great advice about understanding workplace cultures and navigating post-pandemic careers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo0OdChooHw Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Loved this special? Check out the full episode for more great advice about management and leadership: • How to Lead as a Young Manager; LEADE... Heather Elkington is leadership coach, author and social media star helping new managers become high-performing leaders. If you’re looking for some excellent leadership tips, career advice, or need some inspiration, then tune in. Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: / mariahvo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwit... TikTok: / maria_hvo X: / mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND GIVE IT THE THUMBS UP

New Manager course - https://www.newmanagercourse.com Louise Howells is a leadership coach and entrepreneur, having co-founded Riot and Rebel and Leadership with Louise. She’s here to help new managers become confident and successful leaders. If you’re a new manager trembling in your boots because you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, then this episode is a must-watch! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 05:41 - Should You Have to Manage People if You Get Promoted? 09:49 - What Big Mistakes do Rookie Managers Make? 11:24 - Not Having All the Answers as a New Manager 14:16 - Team Norms 21:01 - Listening to How People Want to be Managed 23:07 - Why We Should Get Rid of Traditional Work Hierarchies 25:40 - How to Promote a Great Staff Member to the Right Role 27:58 - What Do Great Leaders Do Right? 30:04 - What Happens When Managers Make Assumptions 34:03 - Does Upward Management Contribute to Toxic Workplaces? 40:40 - The Older Generations’ Approach to Work 48:04 - Accidental Micromanaging 52:02 - Being Ignored in the Boardroom as a Woman 57:15 - Young Women Not Being Taken Seriously Louise Howells has worked in tech for over 20 years, and 10 of them have been spent in management and senior management positions. Her own experiences of being a manager led her to start Leadership with Louise in 2023, where she offers courses, mentoring and coaching to new managers in order for them to gain more confidence in their role. Since 2018, she has also been the Director of Riot and Rebel, a Manchester-based web agency, which she also co-founded. Louise Howells: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisehowells/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithlouise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipwithlouise YT: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipwithlouise Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Aaron Knightley is an investor, TikToker and business owner having founded the Breakout Programme and Peak Performance Events. He is here to show you how to escape the 9 to 5. If you hate your 9 to 5 job, want to become financially literate, or think that chronic entrepreneurship is your calling, then you’ve got to watch this episode! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 01:15 - Quitting the 9 to 5 04:15 - The Early Days of Entrepreneurship 14:38 - What it Means Not to Have Money 15:30 - Instilling Good Money Habits 17:49 - Business Flops 19:17 - Business Successes 27:43 - How to Meet Successful People 32:07 - What Good Relationships Are All About 33:12 - Advice for Someone Who Wants to Break Out of Their 9 to 5 41:25 - The Dark Side of Social Media 45:31 - Asking for Help 47:28 - Comparing Yourself to Other People 49:36 - Unicorn Moments 52:52 - How to Use Negative Drivers for Success 55:12 - Quiet Quitting 58:11 - Why do People Stay in Jobs They Hate? 01:01:49 - What Will Help People Get Financial Literacy? 01:05:24 - Why You Should Live a Lean Financial Life 01:10:45 - Why Comparing Your Life to Others is Pointless 01:11:57 - Detaching from Social Media 01:18:19 - Future Plans for TIkTok 01:20:41 - Is Social Media Growth a Viable Business Opportunity? Aaron Knightley founded Knightley Investment Group - a company which assists investors secure exclusive investments in order to grow wealth - in 2015. In 2022, he formed Peak Performance Events, which offers knowledge, inspiration and action plans to fellow entrepreneurs. In 2023, he founded The Breakout Programme, where he provides mentorship and guidance to people wanting to escape their 9 to 5 and design their own life. On top of all that, he also hosts the Round Table Podcast and has a huge following on TikTok where he provides more advice on life, work, and money. Aaron Knightley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronknightley-peakperformanceevents-knightleyinvestments/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronknightleyofficial/?hl=en-gb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aaron_knightley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092430635610 Website: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/home Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Beatrice Lafon is a top retail troubleshooter, having been CEO of Claire’s Accessories, NED of SuperDry, a board member of Pizza Express and many more powerful retail brands. She is here to tell you about the life and sacrifices of a successful CEO and how to become one. Whether you’re a seasoned CEO or even an aspiring one, and are interested in gaining insights into the world of retail, the hard choices you make as a CEO and how to live with them, or just want to reflect on your own leadership journey, then this episode is a must-watch. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 02:52 - Joining Marks & Spencers 08:51 - Deciding to Go Down the Business Route 15:56 - Moving From a Big Business to a Small One 18:54 - The Hardest Thing About Working With Private Equity 22:14 - What Beatrice Was Most Proud of in Her Role at Claire’s 25:00 - The Retail Business Then vs. Now 29:54 - What the Younger and Older Generation Take for Granted 33:57 - What is Required Now to be a CEO? 37:06 - Why the Ability to Listen is the Best Quality a Leader Can Have 44:07 - Why Beatrice Stepped Down as Claire’s CEO 49:12 - Have You Sacrificed Your Personal Life as a CEO? 51:16 - Advice For Your Younger Self 53:43 - Making Mistakes 55:41 - Planning for the Unexpected: Death and Divorce 01:02:31 - Defining Success and Failure 01:06:45 - Sports and Leadership 01:12:04 - Why Life Doesn’t Have to be Hard 01:18:04 - The Best Piece of Business Advice You’ve Been Given With 40 years of experience in retail, spanning from executive roles in blue chip companies like M&S and J Sainsbury's to leading turnaround efforts for PE-backed businesses such as Claire’s and Kondor, Beatrice is a seasoned expert in financial restructuring and operational leadership. She’s currently serving on multiple boards and driving restructuring efforts for companies like Pizza Express Group PLC. Beatrice Lafon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorbeatricelafon/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND GIVE IT THE THUMBS UP LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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. Michelle Feeney knows what it takes to build a cult beauty brand. She launched Creme de la Mer, led MAC to become the world’s biggest make-up brand and was the CEO of St Tropez. She took time off in her 50s only to launch a brand new fragrance brand - Floral Street. If you’ve dominated your industry, but feel like you’ve got some enterprising left in you, then tune in! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 05:01 - What Was it Like Working with Private Equity? 09:28 - Building a Good Core Team 13:29 - The Estée Lauder Days 17:32 - Early Days of MAC 23:35 - How Floral Street Came About 25:06 - Taking Time Off at 50 28:58 - Entrepreneurship vs. Employment 30:07 - Leading Through Uncertainty: Covid and 9/11 38:16 - What Else Did You Learn About Yourself? 40:50 - How the Younger Generation Approaches Work 43:24 - Do Young People Not Know How to Work Hard? 51:10 - Are Schools Entirely Responsible for Teaching Our Kids? 59:04 - Advice You Would Give Your Younger Self 01:01:10 - What’s Next for Floral Street Perfume? Michelle started her beauty career in New York, where she was headhunted by Estée Lauder. She was soon promoted to Vice President, Global Communications of MAC Cosmetics following their acquisition by Estée Lauder. Her work at MAC, primarily the legendary MAC AIDS Fund and Viva Glam initiatives, led it to become the global brand it is today. After moving back to the UK, Michelle became CEO of St Tropez. After taking a year-long sabbatical, Michelle founded Floral Street in 2017, an independent, British brand committed to eco-responsibility. It is vegan and cruelty-free, and comes in planet-positive packaging. *** Love Anatomy of a Leader? Help us grow! Check us out on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/ba3uVmwxVRvOXgEzBs4e Michelle Feeney: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-feeney-838200b6/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_feeney_/?hl=en-gb X: https://twitter.com/floralstreet_?lang=en Website: https://floralstreet.com/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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. Nick Malster, co-founder of Fountain App is here to share tips on effective podcast strategies, and his vision to create an innovative podcast platform for fellow podcast evangelists. If you’re a die-hard podcast fan, or are a podcaster yourself and want some insights on how to make your podcast go the distance, then this episode is the one for you. 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 02:34 - How the Fountain App Got Started 04:56 - Bitcoin and Gaming Mentality 08:47 - Podcast Relationship as a Long Distance Relationship 10:47 - Tips for Podcasters on Engaging with Their Audience 13:27 - What Have You Learned About Podcasts in General? 16:22 - Is Podcasting Dying? 17:50 - The Future of Podcasting 20:55 - Do Short Clips Help Expand Your Audience? 24:20 - TikTok Algorithm 25:29 - Fountain App’s Tools for Creating Clips 27:01 - Tips for Growing Your Podcast 32:32 - Perfectionism 34:02 - Going From Nike to Starting His Own Business 38:59 - Conflict Resolution 44:09 - Struggles with Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction 47:42 - When Did it Escalate? 49:34 - Attitudes to Quitting Drinking 54:29 - What’s Next for the Fountain App? Before launching Fountain, Nick served as a Brand Manager at the renowned athletic footwear and apparel giant, Nike. In 2021, he turned his passion for podcasts into a visionary business venture by co-founding Fountain alongside his friend Oscar Merry. The idea took root during the lockdown, as Nick spent more and more time listening to podcasts. *** Love Anatomy of a Leader? Help us grow! Check us out on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/ba3uVmwxVRvOXgEzBs4e Nick Malster: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmalster/?originalSubdomain=uk X: https://twitter.com/nickmalster?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor X: ​​https://twitter.com/fountain_app Website: https://www.fountain.fm/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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. Angela Cretu, the former CEO of Avon, is here to talk about how to become a leader on your own terms, from her experiences in her 25-year career at Avon. If you’re a reluctant leader feeling like you don’t fit the mould, and need some inspiration, then you’ve got to watch this episode! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 07:54 - You Shouldn’t Behave Like Men to Advance in Your Career 12:10 - Too Much Testosterone in the Workplace 14:43 - Turning Your Biggest Barriers Into Your Biggest Multipliers 24:34 - Getting Her First Big Promotion 44:18 - Recognising Your Strengths and Accepting Your Weaknesses 53:36 - Feedforward, Not Feedback 56:44 - Tips for Building a Healthy Relationship With Your Partner 01:12:45 - Why Angela Didn’t Want to be the CEO of Avon 01:22:55 - Why She Decided to Leave Avon 01:33:00 - Advice for Women Who Want to Become a CEO 01:35:58 - Advice to Your Younger Self Angela began her career at Avon 25 years ago, starting out as an Area Sales Manager in her native Romania, and eventually rising to CEO in 2020, despite her reluctance to assume the role. She has recently passed the mantle on, yet remains as an API Board Member and Senior Advisor appointed by N&Co in the Advisory Committee for the company. *** Love Anatomy of a Leader? Help us grow! Check us out on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/ba3uVmwxVRvOXgEzBs4e Angela Cretu: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cretu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_cretu/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@avon_uk Website: https://avon.uk.com/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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. Hannah Bellamy, the Managing Director of charity: water, is here to talk about her mission for everyone to have clean, safe water to drink, as well as what it takes to run the business side of a charity. If you want to make a difference in the world, but don’t know how to help, or want to know more about the logistics of running a charity, then this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 07:06 - Getting People to Care 12:54 - Realising Her Privilege 14:51 - Leaving the Corporate Life for charity: water 17:22 - The Business of Charity 21:51 - How Women are Impacted the Most by Not Having Clean Water 34:38 - What Can the Listeners Do to Help? Hannah started her career in publishing, later moving into corporate responsibility and the nonprofit sector. She served as the founding CEO of United Way UK and is now the Managing Director of charity: water UK, where she oversees operations, boosts awareness, and builds a supporter base across Europe. DONATE: https://bit.ly/4bjZJAI Hannah Bellamy: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hannahbellamy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charitywater/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charitywater?lang=en X: https://twitter.com/charitywater?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website: https://www.charitywater.org/uk Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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 your kids to be empathetic, resilient, and emotionally intelligent adults, or are looking for some tips to apply to your own life, then this episode is a must-watch. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 03:15 - Getting Into the Field of Educational Psychology 11:17 - Unpack My Childhood Trauma: Frequently Asked Questions for Psychologists 16:37 - Why the Cry it Out Method Doesn’t Work 22:49 - How Can Parents Support Their Children with Autism or ADHD? 28:05 - Why Mothers Need a Great Support Network 35:19 - Being a Stay at Home Mum is a Job 37:54 - Why Learning How to Emotionally Regulate is Vital 44:01 - Don’t Raise Your Kids to be People Pleasers 53:32 - Why the Naughty Step Doesn’t Help Children 54:20 - How Emotional Coaching Teaches Children to Process Their Feelings 59:15 - It’s OK to Regulate Yourself First Dr. Patricia Britto-Ogini is an accomplished Educational Psychologist with a BSc in Psychology, MSc in Mental Health in Learning Disabilities, and a Doctorate, specialises in the needs of children with adverse experiences. Her extensive experience and collaborative approach in multidisciplinary settings highlight her dedication to improving vulnerable children's lives in education. Dr Patricia Britto: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edpsy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drp.educationalpsychologist/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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 managers become high-performing leaders. If you’re feeling a lack of confidence in your management role, and want both advice and inspiration, then this episode is for you. Timestamps: 02:01 - Becoming Obsessed with Working From a Young Age 04:55 - Firing People as a Young Manager 08:02 - Why You Should Work for a Small Company in the Beginning of Your Career 14:15 - From Being a Ruthless Control Freak to Learning to be Kinder 18:55 - Trying to Meet Harrods’ Impossible Standards 23:00 - Why Seeking Approval in Decision-Making Can Make You a Bad Manager 27:20 - Having the Courage of a Straight White Man 30:19 - Good Bosses, Bad Bosses, and Why You Should Take Control of Your Own Career 47:48 - Gen Z: Are They Entitled, or do They Just Know What They Want? 57:08 - Why You Should be Having More Difficult Conversations 01:08:08 - Emotional Intelligence 01:11:32 - Blame and Jealousy: Why We Feel it and How to Cope With it 01:18:57 - Leading With Intention 01:27:39 - What Are the Skills a Young Leader Needs to Develop? 01:33:30 - Why You Should Let Your Team Fail 01:39:21 - Learning How to Get Yourself Out of a Problem Heather is the founder of In the Making Leadership, a company which was born from her own experiences of managing teams where everyone was older than her. She’s spent the last 10 years leading fast-growing and effective SaaS companies like GoProposal and Sage, where she was Director of Operations, and she’s not even 30 yet! *** Love Anatomy of a Leader? Help us grow! Check us out on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/ba3uVmwxVRvOXgEzBs4e Heather Elkington: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heather-elkington Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipheather/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipheather Website: inthemakingleadership.substack.com/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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 the boardroom. But, as the workforce evolves with the entry of Gen Z, current workplace cultures are being questioned, as they no longer align with contemporary work expectations. If this is something you’re interested in, then this episode is for you! Timestamps: 00:00 - The Messiness of Workplaces and Human Drama 04:09 - Workplace Emotions and Handling Polarisation Within Companies 09:18 - Workplace Anger and Factors Driving Employee Departures 10:37 - Main Reasons People Leave Their Jobs and the Role of Managers 12:13 - Challenges in Recruitment and Making Placements Work 14:21 - Questions to Ask Your Potential New Boss in an Interview 17:35 - Boomerang Employees 19:26 - Gen Z’s Perspective on Bad Bosses and Evolving Mentorship 21:06 - Gender Pay Gap and Transparency Measures in the Workplace 23:45 - Salaries and Negotiation: To Ask or Not to Ask? 25:53 - Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Strategies for Pay Equality and Diverse Leadership 26:49 - Shifting from Token Diversity to Inclusive Leadership 28:11 - Charisma in Leadership: Inspiring or Dangerous? 31:16 - Messy Workplaces: The Impact of Fear, Avoidance, and Communication Gaps 33:07 - The Problem with Feedback 38:11 - Accepting Your Blind Spots 40:52 - Why Radical Transparency is Unhelpful 41:58 - Learning from Younger Generations 42:48 - Isabel’s New Book: The Future-Proof Career 45:03 - AI, Pandemic, and the Future of Work 48:42 - Office Pros and the Notion of Belonging 52:34 - The Biggest Changes in Employee Expectations 55:55 - Matching Personal Strengths with Company Needs: Neurodiversity and Skills Alignment 01:01:41 - New Year’s Resolutions for Professional Growth 01:07:53 - Books that Shaped Isabel’s Thinking in the Past Year 01:11:07 - Exploring Failure and Its Role in Success 01:12:31 - Becoming Better Followers and Leadership Loneliness Isabel is the host of the Financial Times Working It podcast and author of its namesake newsletter. She moderates FT events, serves as the editorial lead for the FT Women in Business Forum, and is author of an upcoming book about thriving in the workplace - The Future-Proof Career. Isabel Berwick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-berwick-8b4922167/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/isabelberwick/?hl=en-gb X: https://twitter.com/IsabelBerwick Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/working-it/id1591925469 FT: https://www.ft.com/working-it Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Buy the Books: The Future Proof Career by Isabel Berwick - https://amzn.to/3NRirpm From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks - https://amzn.to/3tzaa2E The 100-Year Life by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott - https://amzn.to/48nVVgd Right Kind of Wrong by Amy Edmondson - https://amzn.to/3TNBjcN Playing Big by Tara Mohr - https://amzn.to/3TS5wrg Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com Check out the podcast on Fountain - https://fountain.fm/show/ba3uVmwxVRvOXgEzBs4e LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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 boss persona. In this clip I ask Kate: - How to spot a toxic boss - How to have a tough conversation with them - How to figure out your values Are you struggling with a toxic boss? Let me know in the comments or leave a review in Apple Podcasts with your thoughts. Kate Waterfall Hill: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-waterfall-hill/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katewaterfallhill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katewaterfallhill/ Website: https://www.waterfallhill.co.uk/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Buy the Books: The Intentional Leader by Tim Hebert - https://amzn.to/3LG6kdE The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier - https://amzn.to/3rmMBsM Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith - https://amzn.to/46tQyKZ Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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? 09:30 - Being an outcast 11:34 - How do you measure success for yourself? 13:51 - What’s your process of writing shows? 24:09 - How to balance the need for being funny and combining serious topics? 26:09 - What is humour? 29:23 - Why do we have the need to laugh as humans? 32:49 - What’s your worst joke? 39:33 - The thrill of performance 41:32 - Sharing the stage with Robin Williams / depression 46:23 - Feeling down at Christmas 50:27 - What hardship have you endured and what did they teach you? 52:31 - Grief & loss of Bill’s mother 58:29 - Loss of Sean Lock - comedian and close friend 57:53 - Performing at Royal Opera House 01:04:56 - What did you enjoy more, Strictly Come Dancing or Royal Opera House? 01:08:49 - How did what you learn at Strictly inform future performances? 01:19:52 - Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? 01:23:23 - Advice for younger self & finding your own voice 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 is a skilled musician, incorporating musical elements in his shows. He did that brilliantly recently at The Royal Opera House. It turns out he is a very skilled dancer as well, having won Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 with his dance partner Oti Mabuse. He has appeared in a variety of television shows and films, including Black Books, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and Doctor Who and has written several books, including Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to Happiness, which we discuss on the show. We talked about: * His many interests and how he has combined them in unique ways * Being an outcast * Performing with Robin Williams / depression in comedians * Grief and the death of his mother * His advice on happiness at Christmas * Finding your own voice * Finding confidence * Role of humour in society * His worst joke * And whether Strictly Come Dancing was his most favourite performance Bill Bailey: X: https://twitter.com/BillBailey IG: https://www.instagram.com/billbaileyofficial/ Website: https://billbailey.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/billbailey Follow Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Contact: anatomyofaleader@hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.