In The Pursuit Of Generosity
By Silvia Damiano on 31 October 2016
When we think of generosity, most people think they are being generous by giving away something they don’t need, the clothes from last season or perhaps the left over coins at the end of an overseas trip that we gladly outsource to the airlines to sort through.
The Age Of Affect: Learning To Speak The Language Of Our Human Essence
By Silvia Damiano on 31 March 2016
When Matt Jackson joined me in co-authoring “The Poetry of Leadership” book last year, my ‘scientific mind’ questioned itself very rapidly. Why would a well-articulated and experienced poet such as Matt, want to be involved with someone who has never written any poetry? Would I be abl …
Finding Your Creative Flow
By Matt Jackson on 24 March 2016
This story is my gift to you based on what I have discovered about my relationship with Flo (short for flow not Florence).
i4 Tales At Vivid Ideas 2016: The Neuroscience Of Creative Thinking
By Silvia Damiano on 17 March 2016
In a world where ideas and people’s thinking is what’s adding value to the economy, demystifying creativity and understanding what happens in the brain when we daydream, imagine new things or experience ‘eureka’ moments has become more important than ever.
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.
Can The Practise Of Managing Our Emotions Lead To Better Leadership?
By The About my Brain Institute on 30 January 2016
Sue Langley is a speaker, master trainer, global business consultant, researcher and leading advisor on the practical workplace applications of neuroscience, emotional intelligence and positive psychology. Sue has used her gift for synthesising science into simple, practical tools any …
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.
Creating Brain Friendly Cultures At HR TechFest 2015
By The About my Brain Institute on 18 December 2015
A recent Deloitte study has found that the development of culture and employee engagement are the key priorities for organisations around the world. It’s clear that culture is a topic that we can’t really escape. It's something that everyone from the CEO to the receptionist has to add …
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.
Sleep For Health
By Silvia Damiano on 19 October 2015
In a recent interview, Dr. Carmel Harrington shared some key insights on sleep hygiene. In the article below she explains the consequences that poor sleep habits can have on our health and what we can do to have a better sleep.