Creating a Brain Friendly Culture At Ultraceuticals
by The About my Brain Institute on 12 February 2016
This case study examines the journey of Ultraceuticals in Creating a Brain Friendly Culture with the i4 Methodology across the organisation to develop leaders and drive performance. Ultraceuticals is a privately owned, award winning Australian Company and leader in the Australian cosm …
Building Leaders For The Imagination Age: The Case For The i4 Neuroleader Model
by Katharine McLennan on 12 January 2016
Over the last few months, I have had the opportunity to speak to both my 30-year reunion of high school and my 20-year reunion of my Stanford MBA class. Both occasions gave me cause to reflect on how much the world has changed since 1985 and 1995, respectively.
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 …
Nurture Yourself & Sleep Will Nurture You
by The About my Brain Institute on 23 April 2015
It’s the age-old debate – how much sleep do we really need? For many of us, the importance of sleep is often overlooked, as we endeavour to cram more and more into our busy lifestyles and already packed schedules.
New Leadership Model Vital For The 'Imagination Age'
by The About my Brain Institute on 3 September 2014
A rapidly changing global environment has necessitated the development of a new wave of "neuroleaders" who optimise their brain's potential, according to neuroleadership specialist, Silvia Damiano.
The i4 Neuroleader - Effective Leadership For The Demands Of A 21st Century Workplace
by Matthew Galik on 3 August 2014
Last week, About my Brain's i4 Neuroleader Model was the featured topic of Juan Carlos Cubeiro's leadership blog (Talking about Talent) in a story entitled 'Five Hours on Neuroleadership.' Below I have provided a summary of his post, as it contains some very important and clarifying d …
A Guide To A Good Night's Sleep
by Carmel Harrington on 10 July 2014
With the office buzzing as we prepare the final details for our Book Launch next Thursday, we thought it was important that the team embraces a healthy approach to their sleeping habits and try to get the recommended amount of hours per night - a feat that our web gurus and designers …
Unforgettable Mandela
by Silvia Damiano on 7 December 2013
Son, father, prisoner, peacekeeper, leader and hero – Nelson Mandela. As I think about the many roles he has taken throughout his life, I think of what a truly amazing, gifted and humble spirit he was; and whilst it saddens me that we must now bid farewell to one of the most incredibl …
Brain Fitness - Much More Than Crossword Puzzles And Blueberries
by Mel Dumas on 11 November 2013
With the growing occurrence of degenerative brain conditions in modern society, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, comes an increased awareness and interest from people of all ages, in the preventative tools available to help slow the ageing process and improve general brain health and …
Welcome To Our New Website
by Silvia Damiano on 9 June 2013
This month we are launching the About my Brain Institute, and we would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the work that is underway. Having been on this journey since 2009, we have seen significant growth in people’s interest towards learning more about their brai …
Respect Gender Differences As You Would Cultural Differences
by The About my Brain Institute on 12 May 2013
Our Founder Silvia Damiano is interviewed by HR Daily and says "Most employers recognise the need to be aware of cultural idiosyncrasies when doing business in other countries; but when it comes to doing business with men and women, important differences are all too often overlooked."