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

A Crisis Impacts Organisational Culture - Why ‘Brain-Friendly Leadership’ Is Paramount!

by Silvia Damiano on 9 September 2021

A Crisis Impacts Organisational Culture - Why ‘Brain-Friendly Leadership’ Is Paramount!

As the world is still reeling from the Coronavirus, it has become clear that a crisis affects organisational culture. Workplaces around the world have changed drastically in the past 18 months or so. What have we learned? One thing that is certain, being ‘brain-friendly’ is more impor …

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Mirror, Mirror - Who is the Smartest and Strongest of All?

by Silvia Damiano on 9 September 2021

Mirror, Mirror - Who is the Smartest and Strongest of All? - About my Brain Institute

Knowing our strengths and limitations allows us to foster trust and team spirit. When we are ignorant about these personal traits, we can engage in behaviours that push people away. Leadership is about influencing others, and if we do not understand what attracts people and what repel …

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Topics: Awareness Agility

Brain-Friendly Leadership: A Wellness Guide That Takes You Back to Basics

by Silvia Damiano on 1 September 2021

Brain-Friendly Leadership Book

As we were preparing to launch ‘Brain-Friendly Leadership’ in Spain back in March 2020, COVID-19 hit. Although this event put a considerable delay on our book release date due to months of uncertainty, the content of this publication became even more relevant.

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Our 2021 Relaunch

by Silvia Damiano on 1 August 2021

Our 2021 Relaunch

The Pandemic! What a disrupting way to start thinking differently about one’s life... COVID-19 has undoubtedly shaken us to the core and for each person around the globe, it has certainly meant different things. For me, it translated into a long sabbatical in 2020 which continued in 2 …

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Topics: Our News

Running the i4 Neuroleader Program for Executives Virtually

by Silvia Damiano on 23 April 2021

i4 Neuroleader Platform

From the moment the COVID-19 pandemic hit us all, I suspected we would no longer be able to do things as we had before. This virus has definitely changed us forever, creating new insights into how we work and live.

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Topics: Case Studies

Developing Talent with the i4 Neuroleader™ Methodology

by Silvia Damiano on 1 December 2020

Better brains create better leaders and workplaces.

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Topics: i4 Neuroleader

A New Kind of Leader is Needed

by Silvia Damiano on 26 August 2020

A New Kind of Leader is Needed - About my Brain Institute

Leaders are often in a position to see and facilitate great changes, for the betterment of society in general. The time for the neuroleader is now, and the time to rise up and demand action has come. Like a Pandora’s box about to open, brain health is already affecting our way of life …

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Inequality Starts In Our Brains

by Silvia Damiano on 8 June 2020

Inequality Starts In Our Brains - About my Brain Institute

I am sad. Yes, I am. Seeing the disruption at all levels is sad for many people around the globe, particularly for those whose family or friends have been beaten up or have died. The more I witness what’s happening and observe how language alone can fuel extreme emotions, the more I b …

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Learning How to Lead Ourselves in a Pandemic

by Silvia Damiano on 31 March 2020

As I receive all kinds of newsletters with webinar offers and strategies of how to remain calm and work remotely during the COVID-19 Pandemic (thanks to everyone who is helping with their knowledge), I thought it would be a good idea to contribute by making our 2018 award-winning docu …

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Respect Is A Cornerstone Of Leadership

by Silvia Damiano on 26 March 2020

Respect-Is-A-Cornerstone-Of-Leadership - About my Brain Institute

When you think of the word ‘respect’, what pops into your mind first? Do you think of being a child again, and showing respect to your elders? Or being kind and inviting someone to share their troubles? Or perhaps letting someone walk through a door you have opened? Respect may mean s …

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Your Imagination Is A Powerful Tool - Are You Using It Effectively?

by Silvia Damiano on 30 January 2020

Your Imagination Is A Powerful Tool - Are You Using It Effectively? - About my Brain Institute

Without imagination, the world is colourless and flat. It’s like a garden with no flowers or a room with no windows. Imagination allows us to see things which may not exist in reality, and imagination flavours the world around us. Even though scientists do not have an exact understand …

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If Your Staff Is Not Talking About Creativity, You Are Falling Behind

by Silvia Damiano on 9 January 2020

If Your Staff Is Not Talking About Creativity, You Are Falling Behind - About my Brain Institute

Creativity often gets lost when we focus on all the tasks we need to accomplish each day. In this rush to “do” things, we are losing out on so much, including imagination and creativity. Without fostering these abilities, how could we have soaring cathedrals and beautiful art? How cou …

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