A Journey From The Classroom To Cambodia
by Silvia Damiano on 20 April 2017
I became a teacher because I want to share my passion and love for science with children. I want to pass on the spark of inspiration that my teachers from childhood had given me. I hope that my kids feel a sense of wonder and ask a million questions. I also want my students to be kind …
Opening Your Mind To The Wonders Of Your Imagination
by Silvia Damiano on 13 April 2017
Have you ever wished you could fall down the rabbit hole, step through the wardrobe or catch the train at platform 9 3/4? Have you ever doodled a cool new spaceship or built a tree house in your mind? Imagination makes our world an even more spectacular place.
The i4 Live Retreat: A Program Of A Life Time For 2017
by Silvia Damiano on 30 March 2017
As the CEO of the About my Brain Institute, I am committed to leaving a legacy of the work we do. As part of this commitment, we love to create transformational events such as the upcoming 2017 which will take place in Cambodia this October.
i4 Tales At Vivid Ideas 2017: Developing A Resilient Brain
by Silvia Damiano on 21 March 2017
The Vivid Sydney Festival of Lights, Music & Ideas is a fantastic annual event, that showcases a variety of conferences, workshops, concerts, exhibitions and light-filled artistic interactive experiences. It can completely fill up your diary in the winter month of June, if you are …
A New Sun Always Rises
by Silvia Damiano on 16 March 2017
Technology is inevitably pushing us closer and closer to working with robotic coworkers. How this transition from an all human workforce to a blend of people and machines will proceed is unclear. It is also unclear what impact robotic workers will have in a variety of professions, and …
Can I Have Your Slides, Please?
by Silvia Damiano on 16 March 2017
If you have been in leadership development for more than a decade or so, you have likely noticed an influx of people wanting to join the ranks of this expansive profession.
Planning To Change Is Not Enough
by Silvia Damiano on 21 December 2016
As the end of the year approaches, we tend to reminisce about the previous 12 months. Our minds seem to enjoy going over the past and identifying the most meaningful, significant and memorable moments. In doing so, we also realise if we were unable to fulfil any of the last New Year's …
Explore Your Intuition for Agile Living
by Silvia Damiano on 17 November 2016
Gut feelings, hunches and... intuitive insights. Often dismissed, they are part of the human ability called ‘intuition'. You may have noticed the discomfort of your boss if you've ever asked him or her to trust you because you were certain a proposal would work out.
In The Pursuit Of Generosity
by Silvia Damiano on 31 October 2016
When we think of generosity, most people think they are being generous by giving away something they don’t need, the clothes from last season or perhaps the left over coins at the end of an overseas trip that we gladly outsource to the airlines to sort through.
Triggering Innovation & The Permission To Imagine
by Silvia Damiano on 5 September 2016
Many leaders and even people, in general, believe that imagination is not valuable enough to consider or support when it comes to usual daily activities such as problem-solving. But did you know that ‘imagination’ is something we can all cultivate? In fact - it is a brain process that …
Enhance Collaboration Through An Inspiring Self
by Silvia Damiano on 15 August 2016
Inspiration is a word that is used by many, but very few understand that inspiration is at the core of creating a collaborative environment. Various strategies can be used to ignite that spark in our minds and in the minds of others. But you may be wondering why becoming inspirational …