Silvia Damiano

Silvia Damiano

Founder & CEO
About my Brain Institute

Scientist, educator, author, speaker, coach, award-winning leadership specialist, filmmaker and creator of the i4 Neuroleader Model & Methodology.

Silvia's scientific background and curiosity about the human brain led her to a decade long journey of research into optimal brain functioning and the application of neuroscience in leadership and daily life. Her past and current roles have uniquely prepared her for the current undertaking, that of leadership activist & change agent.

Silvia Damiano founded The About my Brain Institute in 2009, with the purpose of democratising leadership & neuroscience. She has a passionately held belief, that leaders in our 21st century global economy and their organisations must radically change long-held ideas of what constitutes effective leadership

In her ground-breaking books ‘Leadership is Upside Down’, ‘Brain-Friendly Leadership’ and the 2018 documentary ‘Make Me A Leader’, Silvia provides both compelling evidence and explores the importance of leadership in our personal and professional lives and what it takes to develop the human behind the leader.

Silvia has worked in different countries, across many industries, helping teams and organisations improve business performance. Silvia’s clients have described her as a passionate, dynamic, a highly experienced speaker and master facilitator on the topics of Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Change, Neuroleadership & Engagement.

Silvia is passionate about leaving a legacy of well-rounded leaders who can act and decide in a way that better serves humanity. Her clients include Microsoft, Australian Stock Exchange, NSW Government, VISA, Fuji Xerox and Manpower amongst many other global companies.

Posts by Silvia Damiano

Put Your Phone And Excuses Aside, Practise Yoga Instead

by Silvia Damiano on 16 January 2018

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Billions of people around the world study yoga. Yoga has positive effects on stress, the body, and a person’s mental state. It’s time for skeptics to take a look at the real science and consider the benefits of yoga in their lives.

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There Is No Magic Apple For Fatigue

by Silvia Damiano on 11 January 2018

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away. You’ve probably heard that, right? But what about when you really do need a doctor?

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Lifting The Doom And Gloom From Your Office

by Silvia Damiano on 9 January 2018

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Everyone has days where they feel stressed and short-tempered. You want to watch yourself and make sure that these are sporadic, and far and few in between.

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Don’t Let The Life You Want Pass You By

by Silvia Damiano on 4 January 2018

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Too often, we put the needs of others first. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t complete a big report before taking a nap, but there is an invisible line in the sand. On one side, you always put yourself first, and you don’t care about anything or anyone else. On the other side, you …

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Check Your Ego At The Door

by Silvia Damiano on 2 January 2018

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When you enter a fancy restaurant or event, have you ever left your coat at the door? Just like a jacket that can be taken on and off, good leaders need to able to push their egos aside.

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The Awesome Power Of A Positive Mind

by Silvia Damiano on 21 December 2017

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Have you ever had to attend an event that you were dreading? Maybe it was a wedding or a social outing with neighbours that you can’t stand, or maybe it was work-related. Did you feel resentful or angry that you were expected to attend? We all have situations where we must ‘grin and b …

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‘Chunking‘ Is Not Holiday Weight Gain...

by Silvia Damiano on 19 December 2017

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When you think of the word ‘chunking,' you may have visions of yourself after the holiday season. While that may be a conversation you need to have in the privacy of your mind, chunking usually means to break information down into manageable pieces.

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Breathe Deep And Take Some Time To Focus On You

by Silvia Damiano on 14 December 2017

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Has anyone ever run up to you and asked what you are going to do next? Maybe it’s your partner, hungry for dinner. Or maybe it’s your boss, ready with another task. While we all have to face our responsibilities, sometimes it’s okay to take a moment for yourself and just do nothing. S …

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Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones

by Silvia Damiano on 12 December 2017

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When you speak with your colleagues, how many times do you have something to praise and how many times do you have something to criticise? Think back honestly to the last meeting or gathering that you had with your employees.

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Learning To Let Your Heart Sing

by Silvia Damiano on 7 December 2017

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While we often think of the brain as the command centre of our bodies, we tend to overlook the functions of the heart. Most people understand how the heart pumps blood, which carries oxygen and wastes around the body. But the heart starts beating after only a few weeks in a tiny foetu …

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Hang On A Minute, I’m Not A Role Model

by Silvia Damiano on 5 December 2017

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Many of us look to superstars as role models. Actors, musicians, artists, and other people who spend a lot of time in the limelight. Are these the people we should be looking up to?

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Influence A Culture Of Respect And Creativity

by Silvia Damiano on 30 November 2017

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Music, fashion, and even food can influence what we do and buy. Remember the 'Rachel hair' from the 1990s and 2000s? As humans, we naturally look to others for influence and to help make decisions, at both home and work.

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