

Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky
Maria Hvorostovsky
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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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
🖋🕊
LinkedIn/ Insta: @mariahvo
WORK WITH ME: www.hirewithmaria.com
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Nov 5, 2024 • 26min
How to Write a Winning CV: Best Format to Get Noticed by Recruiters. Tips, Tricks, & Templates 2024
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What should I include in my CV to showcase my achievements? How can I present my experience in a way that stands out? What keywords should I use to get noticed by recruiters? How do I tailor my CV to a specific position?
Do any of these questions sound familiar?
If that's the case, this episode is definitely for you. I’ll give you a step-by-step guide on what will get hiring managers to notice the real value you bring.
I’ll help you to:
- Identify key achievements to include in your CV
- Structure your personal statement to reflect your professional narrative
- Avoid common CV pitfalls that can hold you back
- Use keywords that attract recruiters and highlight your expertise
- Tailor your CV to the role you want
Timestamps:
00:00 - Why you should write your own CV
02:27 - Creating a strategy for your CV
07:50 - CV format and layout that works
18:32 - How to write about your achievements and results
If you’re in the full swing of your career wanting to transition to a more senior role, and want your CV to reflect that, or even if you’re at the beginning of your career and need some CV tips, then tune in.
And if you need some one-on-one coaching - reach out to me on LinkedIn
Check out Quit or Grit video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKJYbXHUCNU
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
Podcast filmed, edited and produced by:
https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com
Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com
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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 2min
Confidence is an Inside Job: How to REALLY Love Yourself with Dani DMC
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Meet Dani DMC. She’s an influencer, plus-size model and confidence activist. She’s here to show you that confidence starts from within, and what real self-love looks like.
If you want to learn to love yourself, need some confidence tips or just a confidence boost, then this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:34 - Getting Started in the Fashion Industry
07:00 - Becoming an Influencer
07:52 - How Do You Feel About the term Plus Size Model?
09:42 - Modelling Industry Flaws
18:15 - Becoming a Body Positivity Activist
22:37 - Where Does Your Confidence Come From?
29:04 - Why Mentorship is so Important
34:20 - Advice on How to be Confident
42:46 - Why Health isn’t Synonymous with Weight
51:54 - Dating as a Curvier Woman
58:42 - What’s Next?
Dani Carbonari, better known as Dani DMC, began her career by sharing body-positive content on platforms like Instagram and YouTube in 2017. By 2018, she was working with notable fashion brands such as Fashion Nova, Boohoo, and Nordstrom.
Since 2020, Dani’s following has grown her significantly and she refers to her audience as her "Confidence Crew." Her mission to empower others through self-love and confidence became the core of her content, where she advocates for more inclusivity in fashion, calling for changes in the industry to better cater to plus-size women.
Want to be a guest on the show? Fill out the questionnaire here: https://form.typeform.com/to/QeCJClY5
*Please be aware we are only shooting interviews in person at the moment.
Dani DMC:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-carbonari-403857b7/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danidmc/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsdanidmc?lang=en
X: https://x.com/itsdanidmc?lang=en
Website: https://www.danidmc.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
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Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 29min
Raised Mormon, Divorced, and Reborn: Escape from a Life Without Passion w/ Dear Alyne
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Meet Alyne Tamir aka Dear Alyne - digital nomad, former content creator and first ever woman to own a luxury resort in the Maldives. She is here to tell you that you too can reinvent your life.
If you’re looking to reinvent yourself, then this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:40 - Who is Dear Alyne?
05:26 - Leaving the Mormon Faith and Marriage
10:50 - Intuition vs. Triggers
15:11 - Not Sure About Having Kids
21:38 - Having Kids Changes Things
29:00 - Rethinking What’s Good and Bad
34:25 - On the Topic of S*x
52:30 - Self-Compassion
57:33 - Being Authentic Online
01:02:56 - Rebranding
01:06:47 - Managing Anxiety
01:17:11 - Will Dear Alyne Continue Making Content?
01:19:42 - Why Alyne Wants to Build Hotels
01:25:28 - How Do You Build a Hotel?
Alyne started out as a content creator in the early 2010s, making videos that focused on personal development, social issues, and travel.
Her content began gaining traction around 2017 when she started creating videos on social causes, including women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, and global awareness. Around this time, she began collaborating with Nas Daily (Nuseir Yassin), a fellow content creator and her partner.
Since 2020, Alyne has shifted more towards content that empowers her audience to make a positive change in their personal lives and the world around them.
Alyne Tamir:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyne-tamir-26325126
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearalyne/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dearalyne
Website: https://dearalyneretreats.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
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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 3min
GK Barry’s Manager on How to Get Noticed on Social Media w/ Hannah Holland Founder of HLD Talent
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Hannah Holland is the founder and CEO of HLD Talent. She’s here to spill insider secrets on how to dominate the digital, podcast, and broadcast space.
If you want to understand social media better, or are trying to get a talent agency to notice you, then this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
05:42 - Deciding to Start HLD
09:39 - What Made HLD Successful?
11:33 - Youthful Naivety
14:27 - Convincing People to Believe in You
15:40 - Becoming GK Barry’s Manager
18:33 - What Makes a Great Talent Manager?
20:28 - Selecting Talent
22:00 - Get Noticed by a Talent Manager
29:26 - Developing the Hiring Process
30:53 - Managing a Crisis
34:06 - Matching Talent With the Right Brand
37:52 - Influencing Isn’t Easy
43:08 - Advice for Content Creators
45:20 - How Long Does it Take to Go Viral?
47:29 - Build Follower Engagement
49:42 - The Best Social Media Platform
53:08 - Future of Social Media
54:54 - The Future of HLD Talent
In 2019, Hannah started HLD Talent - an entertainment agency representing diverse leaders in digital, broadcast and podcast talent - at only 24 years old.
HLD has quickly become a leading talent management company in London, known for developing commercial and PR talent, and building lasting media careers. Their roster features broadcast and digital talent, including podcasts like Saving Grace and Girls Know Nothing.
Before HLD, Hannah worked as a marketing manager for SIXTY6MAG, and moved onto managing people at S66MGMT, where her charges included model Demi Rose Mawby and TV personality Megan Barton-Hanson.
Hannah Holland:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-holland-2a6906b8/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hldtalent
Website: https://hldtalent.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
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Aug 27, 2024 • 12min
Clara Batten: Using Social Media to Break Into the Acting Industry
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This week’s guest broke into the acting industry in her 40s. All thanks to social media.
This week I revisited my chat with Clara Batten, TikTok comedy content creator, actress and author of “Gin and Phonics”.
Clara tells me about the differences of being an actor then and now, how social media can bring exciting and unexpected opportunities, and why she wouldn’t do standup.
If you’re an actor looking for new ways of putting yourself out there, then this episode is for you.
Clara Batten:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clara_batten_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clara_batten_
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
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Aug 20, 2024 • 15min
Leadership Do’s and Don’ts for New Managers with Leadership Coach Louise Howells
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This week I revisited my chat with Louise Howells, a leadership coach and entrepreneur.
In this episode we talk about how being promoted doesn’t necessarily mean you should lead, and why your team is the most important thing as a leader.
Louise also offers some tips on the do’s and don’ts for new managers.
If you’re a recently promoted manager struggling to adjust to your new role, or just looking for some advice on how to make your department run more smoothly, then this episode is for you.
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
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Aug 13, 2024 • 13min
What Is Life Like After the Olympics? With Olympic Gold Champion Grace Prendergast
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The Olympics have just come to an end, which reminded me of a conversation I had with former sweep rower and Olympic gold medalist, Grace Prendergast.
If you’re mourning the end of the Olympics, or even if you’re trying to find your passion or thinking of transitioning careers, then this episode is for you!
Grace Prendergast:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-prendergast-493106198/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceprendergast.nz/
Maria Hvorostovsky:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo
Twitter: 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
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Aug 6, 2024 • 15min
When and Why You Should Quiet Quit with Aaron Knightley
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This week, I revisited my chat with Aaron Knightley, an investor, TikToker and business owner, where we talk about when and why you should quiet quit, why a lot of people hate their jobs, learning financial literacy and how to avoid falling down the rabbit hole of chasing a higher life.
If you’re sick of your 9 to 5 or need to learn how to live a lean financial life, then this episode is for you.
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
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Jul 30, 2024 • 15min
Unrealistic Expectations of Women & Self-Care w/ Former Avon CEO Angela Cretu
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You can’t lead if you can't take care of yourself. This week I revisited my chat with Angela Cretu, the former CEO of Avon, where she talks about choosing not to do it all, nurturing your support network and taking reset moments.
If you’re overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out or all three, and need some positivity as well as tips on how to relax, then this snippet is just what you need!
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
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Jul 23, 2024 • 12min
Should You Let Your Kids "Cry It Out?" with child psychologist Dr. Patricia Britto
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Educational psychologist Dr. Patricia Britto talks about attachment theory, the cry it
out method and how parents can support their neurodivergent kids.
If you want to raise future leaders, are a parent of a neurodivergent child, or are wondering why you’re such an anxious adult, then this episode is for you.
If you loved this episode, go and check out the full one for more great insights from Patricia! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziQ7p_5MhfY
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
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