Flying High With Neuroscience
by The About my Brain Institute on 7 October 2014
The i4 – iFLY Leadership Experience is a unique personal development program that is fun, practical and full of helpful insights, writes Craig Donaldson from Inside HR.
Why Not Democratise Neuroscience?
by The About my Brain Institute on 24 September 2014
Today, founder of SharpBrains - Alvaro Fernandez interviewed our CEO on her view of why we need to democratise neuroscience and leadership.
New Leadership Model Vital For The 'Imagination Age'
by The About my Brain Institute on 3 September 2014
A rapidly changing global environment has necessitated the development of a new wave of "neuroleaders" who optimise their brain's potential, according to neuroleadership specialist, Silvia Damiano.
Reality Awakens The Next Generation of Leaders
by The About my Brain Institute on 29 July 2014
As the gallery filled, a mixture of chatter, discussion and sporadic bursts of laughter enveloped the air. A glance around the room uncovered a truly colourful array of people from different industries, professions, backgrounds and ages who were sharing their knowledge, ideas and stor …
The Verdict: Are Leaders Born Or Made?
by The About my Brain Institute on 19 July 2014
Many still believe that leadership is something that is unattainable and that the learning of certain traits, behaviours or attitudes cannot be done, however, this belief cannot be further from the truth, according to a neuro-leadership expert.
The Neuroscience Of Regret
by The About my Brain Institute on 27 May 2013
How our brains learn to let go of regret as we age - and why some people don’t. We often associate regret with old age – the tragic image of an elderly person feeling regretful over opportunities forever missed.
Respect Gender Differences As You Would Cultural Differences
by The About my Brain Institute on 12 May 2013
Our Founder Silvia Damiano is interviewed by HR Daily and says "Most employers recognise the need to be aware of cultural idiosyncrasies when doing business in other countries; but when it comes to doing business with men and women, important differences are all too often overlooked."
Living With Epilepsy
by The About my Brain Institute on 15 March 2013
Hello, I am a 40 year old woman who was diagnosed with epilepsy from the age of 21.
What Is Epigenetics And Why Should I Care?
by The About my Brain Institute on 1 March 2013
Really, what is epigenetics? And, why should anyone care? Let me ask you this first, have you felt like you have been or someone in your life has been a victim to their genes and DNA? Have you or someone you know had heart disease, cancer, diabetes or any other inherited disease and t …
Happy 2013
by The About my Brain Institute on 6 January 2013
An inspiring quote by V.S. Ramachandran.
The Pleasure Of Food
by The About my Brain Institute on 1 September 2012
Yum… the pleasure of food: Food can be a mere necessity for some, and a great passion for others. Food activates pleasure circuits in the brain, just like an addictive drug does.
The Pleasure Of Exercising
by The About my Brain Institute on 7 August 2012
It’s understandable that there are pleasures for food, drugs gambling, or sex. Some people, however, find the pleasure from exercise more difficult to comprehend, let alone achieve. Exercise undoubtedly provides extremely good health benefits, including cardiovascular benefits, blood …