Make Me A Leader Movie - Trailer Launch
by Silvia Damiano on 15 August 2017
What are the secrets to great leadership? Are leaders born, made or both? How can we use the knowledge emerging from the fields of neuroscience and well-being to enhance leadership performance? The upcoming documentary, Make Me A Leader, answers these questions (and more!) while openi …
Inspiring Yourself To Inspire Others
by Silvia Damiano on 10 August 2017
When you ask a little boy what he wants to be when he grows up, you will likely hear things like a football player, race car driver, astronaut, or movie star. Most children do not admit that they want to attend meetings and work in an office all day. While some people do become astron …
All Work And No Play Makes Your Brain Dull
by Silvia Damiano on 8 August 2017
When you think back to your school days, what memory makes you smile? Was it sitting in a row at a desk, working silently? Or was it playing outside, painting in art class, or doing group experiments in science? When did your mind feel agile and inspired?
Dance Your Way Into A Healthy Body And Mind
by Silvia Damiano on 3 August 2017
Have you ever heard of popular dance programs like Jazzercise or Zumba? These types of programs focus on exercising to music with choreographed, repetitive steps. If you've never laced up your sneakers and hopped in (and men are welcome, too), you're missing out on a great way to see …
Fixed Mindset: Or I Always Knew There Was Something In That Confirmation Bias!
by Ruth Donde on 1 August 2017
Are we creating our own ‘fake news’ as much as others are creating this for us? Are we getting in our own way confirming our comfortable status quo and creating a false sense of security or are we seeking to challenge our perspectives and position and be more receptive and agile - a l …
The Enigmatic Smile Of Mona Lisa
by Silvia Damiano on 27 July 2017
If there was something you could give people that would brighten their day, would you? What if this something was absolutely free, and only required a tiny amount of effort on your part? Imagine giving someone a chance for an uplifting moment. You can—all you have to do is smile.
You Can't Just Talk The Talk Of Ethics
by Silvia Damiano on 25 July 2017
In today's fast-paced, often cut-throat business environment, ethics is, maybe, not the first thing that comes to mind. If you turn on the news, you see examples of people in power abusing that power, and countless others suffering because of it
Don’t Let Your Leadership Style Be Stuck In The Eighties
by Silvia Damiano on 20 July 2017
Have you seen the 80s movie The Breakfast Club? Five high school kids discover that they have a lot in common after all. The teenagers in the film couldn’t help but share their life experiences with one another, and they felt curiosity as they listened. We should all have the curiosit …
Balance – The Secret Recipe For High Performance
by Mark Hodgson on 18 July 2017
We have noticed that many successful executives, working in high-performing and growing businesses are showing a genuine interest in their staff’s wellbeing because they understand that this is an indicator of productivity. However, approximately 70%+ are still struggling to establish …
Wellness Is A Critical Performance Issue
by Ruth Donde on 13 July 2017
Can't help but feel billions of dollars are wasted on leadership development across the world. Too many approaches seem to be either overly theoretical or conversely just about techniques. They seem to miss the most important part of the leadership jigsaw... the person.
Are You Brave Enough To Trust Your Intuition?
by Silvia Damiano on 11 July 2017
Do you believe in your intuition? Many of us 'go with our gut' when we make quick decisions. While intuition may seem somewhat mystical, it's really our hunches formed using past knowledge and experiences. Does intuition have a place in the business world? Many would say no, but can y …
Sometimes It’s Hard To Look In The Mirror
by Silvia Damiano on 6 July 2017
When you get ready each morning, do you think about the upcoming day? Do you mull over the meetings you have, and paperwork yet to complete? Are you paying attention to yourself? Sure, you may look in the mirror to put on your makeup or to shave, but how often do you stop to look in t …