Transforming Leadership & Well-Being From The Heart
by Silvia Damiano on 19 July 2023
At the About my Brain Institute, our core belief has been that “better brains create better leaders.” However, it is worth exploring the notion that a “better heart” could potentially be the crucial factor in nurturing exceptional leaders. To gain further insights into this perspectiv …
Emotional Divorce: Impact on Workplace Engagement
by Silvia Damiano on 4 July 2023
Due to the increasing need for technology, the current workplace can result in emotional disconnections, leading to a "divorce in the workplace," where employees feel disconnected from their employers.
Unleashing Creativity: A Tech Designer's Journey Into Neurocoaching
by Silvia Damiano on 15 June 2023
I was so excited to speak with Sally Grisedale, who specialises in creative design. She has worked for some of the biggest names in tech, beginning her career with Apple as a designer. Sally worked for other large companies and worked her way up the corporate ladder.
From Microbes to Mood: How the Gut-Brain Axis Shapes Your Health
by Silvia Damiano on 5 June 2023
The world of work has changed forever. To improve connections within organisations, understanding how we function as human beings has become paramount. This includes learning how to manage our moods to improve our feelings and behaviour.
Become A Brain-Friendly Coach: Using Brain Health Knowledge In Coaching
by Silvia Damiano on 29 May 2023
Understanding how the human brain functions is important to help improve its health. How can we change what we do not understand? To better teach others to lead, we need to educate ourselves regarding neuroscience, and then we can apply this knowledge to support those around us.
In Pursuit of Purpose
by Silvia Damiano on 8 May 2023
Finding purpose has become a hot topic of conversation in many workplaces. A few weeks ago, I chatted with my friend and colleague Glenn Carter, the Head of Tech Capability at ANZ Bank in Sydney. He had asked me to do a presentation on ‘Purpose’ for ANZ the year before.
Bringing People Back Together to Maintain Social Cohesion & Wellbeing
by Silvia Damiano on 19 April 2023
Finding Neuroscience while Retracing History I was recently in Germany attending a Neuroscience Conference. As a lover of all types of learning, I was deeply inspired to visit Göttingen, the city of knowledge. Its University was founded in 1734, once the most visited in Europe, and ha …
Having The Courage To Fail And Then Try Again
by Silvia Damiano on 5 April 2023
It’s normal to feel like quitting or that you have failed. Everyone feels like that sometimes. Whether it pertains to large or small goals or experiences in life, we inevitably fail at some of them. However, we can either accept failure as a necessary step towards success or let failu …
How Energy & Vitality Enhance Your Performance
by Silvia Damiano on 28 March 2023
Energy and vitality are often used as buzzwords around an office, but why are they especially important for leadership? Ask yourself, do people want to follow someone who is exhausted all the time? The answer is probably no, and exhaustion and fatigue in leaders generally affect every …
The Neurobiology of Performance: Applying Brain-Friendly Practices in Coaching & Wellbeing Training
by Silvia Damiano on 15 March 2023
During a recent chat with Dr Kaushik Ram, we discussed questions coaches and leaders may have before embarking on our programs. Our 2024 edition of the i4 Neuroleader™ Certification, has been upgraded to include lessons on the ‘Neurobiology of Coaching, Well-Being and Brain-Friendly P …
The Skills of the Future Are Not What We Think
by Silvia Damiano on 5 March 2023
As part of my continuous efforts to maintain optimal brain functioning, I recently joined a group of pickleball enthusiasts in my area. I have never played this sport, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. To my surprise, as I researched it, I learnt that this …
Having The Courage To Let Go Of Perfectionism
by Silvia Damiano on 2 March 2023
The world has been forced to acknowledge that business as usual is not always as easy as it used to be. There are some situations where we simply cannot control what happens, and we need the courage to let things go when it is time. For people who lean towards perfectionism, this loss …