When Arrogance Works Against You: Leadership Lessons From The Titan Submersible Disaster
By Silvia Damiano on 26 June 2025
I recently watched Titan: The OceanGate Disaster, a powerful and unsettling documentary that left me thinking about the real-world consequences of toxic leadership.
The Cost Of Control In A World That Wants Freedom
By Silvia Damiano on 12 June 2025
The idea of work has evolved dramatically but many of the systems we use to manage people haven’t.
What Leadership Really Means (And What We’re Forgetting)
By Silvia Damiano on 9 April 2025
I could not live with myself if, after decades of studying and teaching leadership, I didn’t take a moment to invite reflection on what has unfolded over the past few days. This is not a political post. It’s a human one. A leadership one. Because beneath the headlines, the tariffs, th …
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 …