Brains, Hearts & Bold Moves with Lara Stalquist
By Silvia Damiano on 28 March 2025
Lara Stalquist is someone who truly embodies leadership. As our i4 Neuroleader™ Master Trainer for Sydney, she brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of human potential and a passion for helping others grow. Her journey into leadership development wasn’t just a career cho …
What’s Really Worth Stressing About? Reclaiming Your Peace In A World That’s Always “On”
By Silvia Damiano on 25 March 2025
After a workshop I ran last week, where almost everyone brought up stress or anxiety, I realised just how many people struggle to differentiate what’s truly worth stressing about… and how to let the rest go. That inspired me to write this post.
Transforming Minds and Organizations with Emily Juricek
By Silvia Damiano on 21 March 2025
Leadership is evolving and those who embrace personal transformation, neuroscience and a growth mindset are shaping the future. As a researcher, author and passionate advocate for leadership development, I have had the privilege of working with professionals worldwide who are dedicate …
The Future Of High Performance: Becoming Biologically Smart With The 3 R’s
By Silvia Damiano on 20 March 2025
If leaders truly understood performance, they would realise that the secret to sustainable success lies in biology, not busyness. For too long, productivity has been equated with being busy all the time; endless meetings, late-night emails and the glorification of exhaustion. But what …
Including Others When Making Decisions
By Silvia Damiano on 18 March 2025
When you think back to games you once played as a child, was there ever a moment where you weren’t included in the decision-making process? Maybe you didn’t get to voice your opinion about what game to play, or what rules would be used. Or maybe you were left out of the game entirely. …
Unlocking Leadership Through Communication with Dineshrie Pillay
By Silvia Damiano on 15 March 2025
Leadership is more than just a title; it’s about influence, self-awareness and the ability to inspire change. Dineshrie’s journey into leadership development began at a young age and was shaped by both successes and personal challenges. With over 15 years of experience coaching profes …
‘Musking’ Empathy: The Future Of Leadership Without Emotional Connection?
By Silvia Damiano on 12 March 2025
Yes, you read it right. I am not talking about Masking Empathy, which could occur when people consciously or unconsciously hide their true emotions, but rather ‘Musking’ Empathy if the English dictionary allows me this creative liberty. I would define it as the act of downplaying, rej …
Leading With The Brain In Mind With Angella Clarke-Jervoise
By Silvia Damiano on 7 March 2025
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Angella Clarke-Jervoise, the i4 Neuroleader™ Master Trainer for Brisbane, Australia, about her journey in leadership development, executive coaching and organisational transformation. With over 25 years of experience in professional service …
The Ripple Effect of Leadership
By Silvia Damiano on 5 March 2025
How Virtual Work is Shaping Global Leadership & Amplifying Poor Behaviours Have you ever watched a leader at the top of their game, charismatic, visionary and inspiring, only to notice how their behaviours ripple through their organisation, shaping how thousands of others act? Now …
Trusting The Unknown: A Life-Changing Experience
By Alanna Briggs on 26 February 2025
When I left Hobart to travel to Bali for the i4 Neuroleader™ Methodology Certification Retreat, I was unsure what to expect in the course content, although I anticipated a technical, theoretical, possibly analytical overview of the concepts around brain science. The idea of diving int …
From Bali Bliss to Brain Breakthroughs: My Transformational Journey With The i4 Neuroleader™ Methodology
By Gail Eaton-Briggs on 22 February 2025
I arrived in Bali with enough time to have an afternoon and evening of sightseeing before beginning five days of being immersed in the i4 Neuroleader ™ Methodology Certification Retreat. That day, I felt the magic of soaring over the rice terraces in a flowing red satin dress, the thri …