Coaching Is Dead. Long Live Neurocoaching!
by Silvia Damiano on 7 November 2017
Is it realistic to expect an Olympic athlete to excel without a great coach? Why is it realistic, then, to expect people and teams to be high-performing without a coach? Many businesses are looking to automation to increase profit, but the reality is that A.I. cannot readily replace t …
STOP! Are You Drowning In The Digital World?
by Silvia Damiano on 31 October 2017
So many people today are engrossed in their digital devices. Everyone has their own particular brand of poison, but there’s always something in common. Too much time is spent looking down at a phone or tablet and not enough time is spent reflecting or meditating. It’s time for a brain …
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. …
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 …
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.
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 …
Balance – The Secret Recipe For High Performance
by Mark Hodgson on 18 July 2017
We have noticed that many successful executives, working in high-performing and growing businesses are showing a genuine interest in their staff’s wellbeing because they understand that this is an indicator of productivity. However, approximately 70%+ are still struggling to establish …
Wellness Is A Critical Performance Issue
by Ruth Donde on 13 July 2017
Can't help but feel billions of dollars are wasted on leadership development across the world. Too many approaches seem to be either overly theoretical or conversely just about techniques. They seem to miss the most important part of the leadership jigsaw... the person.
Sometimes It’s Hard To Look In The Mirror
by Silvia Damiano on 6 July 2017
When you get ready each morning, do you think about the upcoming day? Do you mull over the meetings you have, and paperwork yet to complete? Are you paying attention to yourself? Sure, you may look in the mirror to put on your makeup or to shave, but how often do you stop to look in t …
A Little Hugging Can Go A Long Way
by Silvia Damiano on 15 June 2017
When you think of hugging, what images pop into your head? Does the idea of a hug make you think of a child running into your arms, or a little puppy jumping into your lap? Maybe you think of your significant other or a very dear friend. Whatever the case, hugging is good for you! Sci …