Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky – Details, episodes & analysis

Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting 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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Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting 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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Brett Wigdortz OBE is the co-founder of Tiney and founder of Teach First. He’s here to tell you why early years education is vital for making the world a better place. If you want to understand the impact of quality childcare on society and how innovative leadership can drive social change, this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 02:17 - Founding Teach First, Teach for All and Tiney 05.06 - Why We Need More Early Age Educators 08:42 - Why Brett Started Teach First 12:17 - Tackling the Challenges of Running a Charity 14:32 - In What Way Has the Education System Gotten Better 18:06 - How to Recruit and Retain Talent 20:04 - How Tiney Helps Talented Childminders with Their Careers 26:09 - The Biggest Challenge with the Business 30:55 - How is Tiney Different From Its Competitors? 33:34 - Why a Combination of Care is Better for Young Children 37:20 - What Do Fathers Need Support With to be Fully Involved? 38:22 - How Do We Get More Male Early Years Educators? 42:01 - How Will Tiney Develop Over the Next Few Years? 45:46 - What Does Tiney Do Better Than Anyone? 46:50 - How Can People Reach Out to Tiney?

Brett co-founded Tiney.co in 2018,with a vision to enable affordable childcare for parents, high quality early education for children and amazing careers for childminders.

Previously, he founded and led Teach First, building it into a $100 million company, and co-founded Teach For All, serving in various leadership roles for 12 years. He stepped down as CEO of Teach First in October 2017.

Since December 1, 2018, he has also been the non-executive chair of NCS Trust, the UK's largest youth engagement program. Brett Wigdortz:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brett-wigdortz-obe-5ba64b

X: https://x.com/Wigdortzref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Website: https://www.tiney.co/

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

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Dr Rhona Eskander is what a strong, bold, and smart entrepreneur looks like. She exudes confidence in herself and in her industry disruptive ‘toothpaste’ Parla so much so that she even turned down investment from a dragon on Dragons' Den.

A successful dentist with her own practice Chelsea Dental Clinic, and an influencer with over 100k followers on Instagram and regular TV appearances, Dr Rhona has created her own niche.

She is unapologetically glamorous, who in no uncertain terms has been told to tone it down.

In this episode #36 we talk about her fighting with society, breaking down stereotypes, her approach to ‘having it all’ and taking over the world.

Such a positive and inspiring conversation.

I hope it fills you with as much energy as it did me.

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DR RHONA ESKANDER

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrhonaeskander/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrhonaeskander

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drrhonaeskander

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrRhonaEskander

Websites:

Parla: https://parlatoothpastetabs.com/

Personal: https://www.drrhonaeskander.com/

Dental Practice: https://www.chelseadentalclinic.co.uk/team/dr-rhona-eskander/

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Dr Rhona Eskander is what a strong, bold, and smart entrepreneur looks like. She exudes confidence in herself and in her industry disruptive ‘toothpaste’ Parla so much so that she even turned down investment from a dragon on Dragons' Den.

A successful dentist with her own practice Chelsea Dental Clinic, and an influencer with over 100k followers on Instagram and regular TV appearances, Dr Rhona has created her own niche.

She is unapologetically glamorous, who in no uncertain terms has been told to tone it down.

In this episode #36 we talk about her fighting with society, breaking down stereotypes, her approach to ‘having it all’ and taking over the world.

Such a positive and inspiring conversation.

I hope it fills you with as much energy as it did me.

WE DISCUSS

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02:22 - Intro - did you always want to be a dentist?

09:09 - Rhona fighting with society

12:33 - Rhona’s early years and growing up

21:34 - How do you handle comments such as ‘don’t look so glamorous’?

25:27 - On motherhood & mental health

34:21 - Rhona’s Dragons' Den Experience with her toothpaste brand Parla

40:38 - Was it a mistake to walk away from the Dragon’s offer?

43:35 - What’s the hardest thing about being a co-founder?

47:10 - How do you handle social media and running a business?

48:51 - Anything you would change about yourself?

52:10 - What does leadership mean to you?

56:48 - The Impossible question

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DR RHONA ESKANDER

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrhonaeskander/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrhonaeskander

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drrhonaeskander

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrRhonaEskander

Websites:

Parla: https://parlatoothpastetabs.com/

Personal: https://www.drrhonaeskander.com/

Dental Practice: https://www.chelseadentalclinic.co.uk/team/dr-rhona-eskander/

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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, editor, podcast host and founder of Flex Appeal campaign fighting for flexible working for all.

I knew I had to talk to Anna on the show, as lack of flexible working is one of the top reasons women leave the workforce and do not rise through the ranks (something I care about very very much).

To be clear her campaign is for everyone, not just women.

We talk about how having kids is not a choice, miscarrying at your desk, closing the gender pay gap, the archaic dinosaurs that won’t see the light of day about flexible working, and what you can do to help.

Anna is so passionate, she had me in tears at the end, as she talked about her own mother.

It triggered me, as how my mother was treated had a massive impact on my approach to work especially about being financially independent.

I hope this podcast gives you hope that there are people in your corner fighting to make a change, and that you can make a change too.

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02:06 - How did the idea for FlexAppeal come about?

09:36 - Why do companies insist on not offering flexibility?

15:08 - What made the biggest impact on your campaign?

18:44 - Who are the progressive companies doing this well?

26:54 - What can retailers learn from NHS job sharing?

32:28 - Flexibility is not perfect - it’s a relationship

37:32 - What’s the biggest barrier to women getting ahead in the workplace?

49:50 - Generational trauma

01:00:41 - What can we do to support Flex Appeal?

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ANNA WHITEHOUSE

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LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-whitehouse-586623a4/

Website: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mother_pukka

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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, editor, podcast host and founder of Flex Appeal campaign fighting for flexible working for all.

I knew I had to talk to Anna on the show, as lack of flexible working is one of the top reasons women leave the workforce and do not rise through the ranks (something I care about very very much).

To be clear her campaign is for everyone, not just women.

We talk about how having kids is not a choice, miscarrying at your desk, closing the gender pay gap, the archaic dinosaurs that won’t see the light of day about flexible working, and what you can do to help.

Anna is so passionate, she had me in tears at the end, as she talked about her own mother.

It triggered me, as how my mother was treated had a massive impact on my approach to work especially about being financially independent.

I hope this podcast gives you hope that there are people in your corner fighting to make a change, and that you can make a change too.

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ANNA WHITEHOUSE

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LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-whitehouse-586623a4/

Website: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mother_pukka

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How does Head of Innovation challenge the slow moving, traditional Fashion Industry?

By evoking strong emotions in fashion leaders using state of the art emerging technologies.

Matthew Drinkwater, Head of Innovation Agency at London College of Fashion knows a thing or two about how gaming, emerging technologies like VR and AR and fashion can co-exist and work together.

In Episode 34 I talk with Matthew about the big shift in fashion tech, what the Metaverse is and how to support the young talent that is disrupting the fashion industry.

We talk everything from 2D, 3D, the skills required for fashion brands of the future and what to expect in the future.

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WE DISCUSS

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02:12 - What does Head of Innovation do?

05:00 - Matthew’s background

08:26 - Who is driving the change in fashion?

09:48 - What problem is emerging tech trying to solve in the fashion industry?

11:41 - What is coming in the future?

14:42 - Who should companies be hiring now and how to support them?

22:23 - What are the new cool emerging technologies?

23:36 - What must tech founders know about the fashion industry?

27:49 - Metaverse - what is it and why should we care?

34:25 - Dangers of the metaverse

36:48 - Retail needs to change

38:52 - Gap between customer and brands?

41:02 - Main road blocks for adopting emerging technologies

42:55 - What advice would you give to young entrepreneurs in fashion tech?

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MATTHEW DRINKWATER

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdrinkwater/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewdrinkwater/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkmatt

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How does Head of Innovation challenge the slow moving, traditional Fashion Industry?

By evoking strong emotions in fashion leaders using state of the art emerging technologies.

Matthew Drinkwater, Head of Innovation Agency at London College of Fashion knows a thing or two about how gaming, emerging technologies like VR and AR and fashion can co-exist and work together.

In Episode 34 I talk with Matthew about the big shift in fashion tech, what the Metaverse is and how to support the young talent that is disrupting the fashion industry.

We talk everything from 2D, 3D, the skills required for fashion brands of the future and what to expect in the future.

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MATTHEW DRINKWATER

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdrinkwater/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewdrinkwater/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkmatt

FIA: www.fialondon.com

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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 that determine success whether you are a Nobel Prize winner, an Olympic champion or an astronaut.

In her book “The Success Factor” Ruth talks through the 100 people she interviewed to give you priceless nuggets about what high-achievement is and what they do differently.

If you are curious about high-achievers or want to become one - this is the episode for you.

WE DISCUSS

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01:52 - Why study high achievers?

05:08 - Definition of a high achiever

06:59 - Who is the book for?

07:59 - What are the 4 mindsets high-achievers have in common?

13:37 - Is it ever too late to find your purpose?

15:28 - Is there a case for quitting? When should you stop pursuing something?

17:09 - What kind of mentors do you need? How do you find them?

21:50 - How to spot high-achievers?

25:56 - How to attract high-achievers?

27:40 - Difference between successful men and women?

29:57 - What did you leave out of your book?

31:10 - Who stood out to you from your interviews?

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RUTH GOTIAN

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/

Website: https://www.ruthgotian.com/book

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthgotian/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthgotian

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