Neuroscience And Marketing – New Frontiers?
by The About my Brain Institute on 29 November 2010
Much of modern Western thinking about human behaviour has been premised on the idea that human behaviour is essentially a product of reason and rationality, albeit containing emotional aspects.
Think Design – With the Brain in Mind
by Silvia Damiano on 18 August 2010
Last Friday, I attended the 'How to Apply' Symposium at Billy Blue College of Design. The purpose of this Symposium was to bring together design educators, industry, and business to share, exchange, and challenge ideas relating to contemporary design practice, across all design discip …
Feeling Creative?
by Silvia Damiano on 10 August 2010
Last night I was invited together with Ralph Kerle, Executive Chairman from the Creative Leadership Forum to conduct a session on “The Creative Brain and how it works” for the Sydney Facilitators’ Network. Approximately 60 – 70 professional facilitators attended this 90 minute present …
Dyslexia
by Silvia Damiano on 4 July 2010
Watching the 2005 film “In her shoes” with Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette reminded me of dyslexia. My daughter showed signs of dyslexia when she was around 6 years of age so I have been quite close to it. Many parents usually ask me how we navigated through it. Here are some ideas for …
The Value Of Being Grateful
by Silvia Damiano on 20 June 2010
Reading this thought provoking book called “The Me Myth” by Andrew Griffiths reminded me of the importance of cultivating gratitude.
A Good Laugh Fosters Creative Thinking
by The About my Brain Institute on 23 May 2010
Creative thinking is not only for people working in the field of arts. Anyone can be creative by developing a new way for handling customer's complaints, solving a conflict or improving a process.
What’s The Point? The Magic Of Purpose
by Silvia Damiano on 17 May 2010
“A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.” William Shed. Over the weekend, I have been watching Jessica Watson arriving into the Sydney Harbour in her small yacht named Pink Lady.
Eureka Moments
by Silvia Damiano on 6 May 2010
Being as passionate as I am for creative thinking, - a few years ago I started to notice how moments of insight (or “eureka”) were occurring within me. And the more I understand them, the more I seek these moments as they are extremely energizing.