Live In Your Potential
by The About my Brain Institute on 5 August 2015
Recently we hosted a Google hangout with the wonderful Katharine McLennan, who called in all the way from North Carolina, USA to discuss with us the challenges, triumphs and opportunities facing the world of leadership today, and ultimately the relevance she finds in the accessibility …
Searching For Dopamine
by The About my Brain Institute on 25 July 2015
We recently caught up with , scientist, author, speaker, award winning leadership expert. Silvia's curiosity about the human brain led her to a decade long journey of research into optimal brain functioning & the application of neuroscience in leadership and daily life.
Our Founder Silvia On The Mojo Radio Show
by The About my Brain Institute on 30 June 2015
Silvia Damiano is the creator, thought leader and founder of The About my Brain Institute whose purpose is to democratise leadership & neuroscience. She has a passionately held belief that leaders in our 21st century global economy and their organisations must radically change lon …
Agrifoods - Working In Regional Australia
by The About my Brain Institute on 25 June 2015
According to the National Health Alliance, people in rural and remote areas face a range of stressors unique to living outside major cities. The causes of people feeling stressed about their lives can range from fewer employment opportunities that lead to lower incomes and less financ …
A Review Of i4 Tales At The Vivid Ideas Festival Of 2015
by The About my Brain Institute on 11 June 2015
On a brisk Saturday morning marking the last weekend of autumn, a dedicated team were already hard at work behind-the-scenes setting up at Billy Blue College of Design Ultimo campus, for what was to be an inspiring, thought-provoking afternoon.
Move. Nourish. Perform.
by The About my Brain Institute on 12 May 2015
When we think about the terms ‘performance’ and ‘nourishment’, the majority of us relate these to exercise and the food we eat. But have you ever considered that alongside these physical benefits, movement also has the ability to nourish your mind and improve your mental performance?
Proving The Impossible, Possible
by The About my Brain Institute on 29 April 2015
For many, the nine-to-five work-life reality, mixed with after hours activities, can leave us feeling rather stale in terms of having an exciting routine - but who said routines are good for us anyway?
Nurture Yourself & Sleep Will Nurture You
by The About my Brain Institute on 23 April 2015
It’s the age-old debate – how much sleep do we really need? For many of us, the importance of sleep is often overlooked, as we endeavour to cram more and more into our busy lifestyles and already packed schedules.
Change Makers Vs. Change Resisters
by The About my Brain Institute on 13 April 2015
For many of us, dinner table talk usually invites questions surrounding how your day was and invites us to divulge the good aspects, but imagine growing up having your parents asking, “What did you fail at today kids?” Ok, so you may be thinking that sounds rather negative - but have …
Look For Greatness, Constantly
by The About my Brain Institute on 9 April 2015
Learning to be an influencer can be a challenging task for many, but its value in both leadership and everyday life is significant. One of the greatest misconceptions about influence is how we approach it.
Giving A Head Start To Our Leaders Of Tomorrow
by The About my Brain Institute on 27 March 2015
An application of the i4 Neuroleader Model & 360 Assessment. A program created by Silvia Damiano from the About my Brain Institute in conjunction with RYLA.
What Dreams Are Made Of: Unleashing The Power Of Imagination In Leadership
by The About my Brain Institute on 16 October 2014
Leadership once used to be all about performance-related analytical hard skills, but in an environment where everybody can access the same knowledge, things like imagination, intuition and empathy are taking on an increasingly important role.