Eureka! - Go Deep
by Brooke Schiller on 12 December 2016
Next month I will undergo total hip replacement surgery to replace a joint that's worn out from wear and tear. I wish I had some glamorous story about what I was doing when the damage was caused, but I don't. Just heredity and my own unique DNA.
Facing The Darkness To Discover The Light
by Katie Hancock on 4 November 2016
Hi, my name is Katie Hancock I am a 40 year old mother of two beautiful, crazy boys, I have a wonderful network of family and friends and I am a successful HR leader. I am also a keen basketballer who has retired many times, in fact I have probably had more comebacks than John Farnham …
Gambling, Pleasure And Addiction
by The About my Brain Institute on 18 August 2016
Anyone can become addicted to anything pleasurable. These addictions can range from food or sex or even to gambling.
Punched In The Gut, Heart And Brain
by Brooke Schiller on 11 May 2016
Nine months ago today, I was punched in the gut, and the heart, and the brain. I received the results of my SPECT brain scan imaging from the Amen Clinic in San Francisco and my life changed in a heartbeat. As I looked at my scans for the first time with a semi untrained eye, I knew t …
Key Insights From An i4 Practitioner For Creating A Brain-Friendly Culture
by Melinda Hills on 27 April 2016
Two years ago, I made the decision to become certified in the i4 Neuroleader Assessment and Methodology. I chose this tool over others because I felt it most accurately reflected and assessed the behaviours, traits and abilities people require to lead and manage change in current 21st …
Why A Brain-Friendly Immersion Will Benefit Not Just Your Professional But Also Your Private Life
by The About my Brain Institute on 10 March 2016
Going “on retreat” might conjure up images of tie-dye, tree hugging, vegan diets and chanting. But when it’s backed by science and aimed at leadership professionals, consultants, HR managers and creatives, you know you’re in for something a little different.
Love, Fear And Indulgence! What Showed Up For Me At The i4 Live Retreat Program
by Lisa Gorman on 8 March 2016
It had been a really fabulous experience of doing it well; a spectacular venue, delicious food, content to satisfy any thirst, variety (pace, people, music, weather!), emotional connection, creative expression, cognitive challenges, genuine service and heart-felt discussions.
A Brain Based Leadership Approach For The Future Of Work
by Silvia Damiano on 2 February 2016
Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to work in many projects related to leadership development and culture transformation.
My 2016 Wish
by Silvia Damiano on 3 January 2016
As I lazily sink into the couch after Christmas lunch, my family and I choose to put on a movie called ‘The Book Thief’. I had watched it a couple of years ago and enjoyed it a lot. This time I am about to learn something, which makes watching it twice worthwhile.
In The Pursuit Of Alpha
by Silvia Damiano on 10 November 2015
As you wake up in the morning, your brainwaves (the electrical activity in your brain) start to shift from a slow to a faster pace. You jump out of bed and quickly find yourself wrapped in the activity of the day. In a way, your brainwaves (mostly beta wavelength when you are fully aw …
Brain, Movement & Neurofeedback
by Silvia Damiano on 6 November 2015
In a recent interview, Dr. Kaushik Ram shared that “movement is not just moving your body, it’s about having a full sensory experience.” We have included a very intriguing article written by Dr. Ram that explores the 5 core characteristics of 'Flow'.
GQ In Leadership
by Katharine McLennan on 30 October 2015
Whilst some of you would jump to the conclusion that this post might be about why we love tall, dark and handsome men as leaders as Malcolm Gladwell showed us in Blink, the GQ I am referring to is not Gentlemen Quarterly, but rather Gut Intelligence.