Finding The Balance Between Food And Your Life
by Silvia Damiano on 26 October 2017
Everyone has heard the expression ‘you are what you eat.’ Many of us struggle with food issues, from eating too much, or eating too little, or just not knowing what is healthy to eat. There are so many fad diets out there, and you may be confused about what they can do for your body. …
Perfection & Why You Will Never Attain It
by Silvia Damiano on 12 October 2017
Do you have days where you just don’t feel like you are ‘good enough’? It doesn’t matter what it pertains to—maybe you missed a typo on a critical report, or didn’t quite make a deadline, or forgot to refill the water in the coffeepot. Big or small, these things tend to weigh us down.
Using Chemistry To Unlock The Secrets Of Leadership And The Brain
by Silvia Damiano on 10 October 2017
Effective communication is essential for great leaders, yet many simply don’t have the skills to inspire, persuade and engage those they lead. Learning how brain chemistry affects leadership styles can help unlock this capability.
Using Smart Tech To Create Mindful Leaders
by Silvia Damiano on 26 September 2017
Businesses do not see a ‘mindfulness’ problem. They see a leadership problem; when those in charge are erratic, emotional or stressed when they need to be calm, present and focused. They do indeed need to be ‘mindful’. Trouble is, some of the ways to achieve a mindful state, such as m …
Balancing Your Body And Mind Makes Your Brain Happy
by Silvia Damiano on 21 September 2017
When you think of balance, you might think of an acrobat on a tightrope. Or maybe you think of exactly the right amount of creamer or flavour in your coffee. In our work, when we talk about balance, we refer to the series of actions and attitudes that keep your brain performing at its …
From Science Fiction To Reality
by Silvia Damiano on 14 September 2017
While movies and books tend to vilify them, robots are not inherently evil. They aren’t inherently anything—it’s humans who create them and make them what they are.
Why Meditation Is An Essential Tool In Our Leadership Performance
by Silvia Damiano on 29 August 2017
Enhancing human performance is increasingly important as we adapt to new business models and market conditions. Yet many are still skeptical at the idea of meditation as a high performance tool. It is time to rethink. Neuroscience is now proving the link between the ancient practice o …
Write The Words You Can’t Say
by Silvia Damiano on 16 August 2017
Did you keep a journal or notebook as a child? Lots of kids do, even if just to scribble random thoughts or to draw little pictures of the world around them. For most of us, we simply stopped writing down our thoughts and dreams as we became busy with day-to-day life. It might be time …
The Key Ingredient For A Successful Life Isn’t Wealth - It’s Happiness
by Silvia Damiano on 15 August 2017
Everyone focuses on money. Making more money. And people who work like this, inevitably burn out. They become unhappy and disillusioned with life. It doesn’t have to be that way. Money and wealth are NOT the secrets to a successful life.
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 …