The Neurobiology of Intuition - Becoming an Agile Leader
by Silvia Damiano on 28 March 2019
The idea of ‘intuition’ is often overlooked or even deemed taboo in the business world, yet we’ve all experienced intuitive insights and acted on them. We can sharpen these intuitive abilities to rapidly adjust to a world in constant change and turmoil. However, our intuitive skills s …
The Biggest Buzzword in Business is “Innovation”
by Silvia Damiano on 26 March 2019
Innovation should be at the heart of what we do as leaders. While the notion of innovation is a popular buzzword, in reality, the marketplace is constantly changing, and we need to think about how we can help workers adapt and overcome habits and fear. Understanding how our brain func …
The Neurobiology of Imagination - Becoming an Innovative Leader
by Silvia Damiano on 21 March 2019
We live in a time when knowledge is literally at our fingertips. Even very young children know how to navigate Google or YouTube to find cartoons or information that interests them. In a world where nearly everyone can access an unlimited amount of information, how can we learn to sta …
What Stops People From Collaborating?
by Silvia Damiano on 19 March 2019
Collaboration involves working with a combined body of people to achieve a common goal. It requires open communication and having the courage to overcome conflict. It begins with the desire to inspire others to turn an idea into a concrete outcome. Unfortunately, in many modern busine …
The Neurobiology of Inspiration - Becoming a Collaborative Leader
by Silvia Damiano on 14 March 2019
The word ‘inspiration’ is almost like an odd colour or a shade that is difficult for people to describe. Many people say they are inspired, but determining what it really means to each of us can be challenging. We know how differently we behave when we are inspired compared to when we …
Stress at Work - The True Killer of High Performing Teams
by Silvia Damiano on 12 March 2019
While we may not worry about the same things we did a hundred or a thousand years ago, as humans we still face stress. Everything in our modern world seems to move so quickly. It almost feels as if we can blink and miss a business deal to the competition. Work demands, being a good pa …
The Neurobiology of Integration - Becoming a High Performing Leader
by Silvia Damiano on 7 March 2019
An orchestra perfectly in tune led by a competent conductor can create balanced, beautiful music. When our bodies are in tune, with a healthy brain at the helm, we also achieve balance. However, when our brain health is not optimised, our balance is thrown off and our minds and bodies …
Aligning Brain, Heart & Gut to Foster Agility
by Silvia Damiano on 26 February 2019
In an age where artificial intelligence is becoming the norm, it is important to focus on the qualities of human beings which allow us to personally transform and offer a broader spectrum for effective thinking. Leaders who are able to understand, perceive and process their emotions a …
A Leadership Model that Offers a Holistic Approach to Human Potential
by Sally Wernham on 21 February 2019
With a keen interest in leadership development, I was inspired to engage with the i4 Neuroleader Model & Methodology for a few reasons. As a neurobiology-based personal leadership and well-being model, it aligned with my interest in the growing body of neuroscientific research on …
Leading with Love & Compassion: Growing with the i4 Neuroleader Model
by Kim Ellis on 5 February 2019
This has been a long journey for me, and the completion of this training program, many months after the course, also marks the end of my time at the Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands. These final weeks and the participation in the About my Brain training has made me realise I h …
Move Fast, Stay Upright
by Kim Ellis on 5 July 2018
Motorcycle riding is a passion for me. The passion and challenge of the weekend rides keep me focused and agile during the week. So why link motorcycle riding to agility? Riding a motorcycle uses all of your senses. You feel the elements, you shift your body to steer, your eyes scan t …
21st Century Leadership In Collaboration
by Ruth Donde on 22 May 2018
Strategy is not a solo sport! Regardless of how creative, smart and savvy you may be, in this day and age, you can not transform a team, a business unit, an organisation without the brainpower and commitment of others! Collaboration is a critical leadership competency for the 21st cen …