How Dancing Changed My Mental And Physical Health
By Relmi Damiano on 6 February 2020
Humans have engaged in dance for thousands of years across the entire world to tell stories, show their cultural heritage or religious beliefs and explore emotions. There is no doubt that dance helps us express creative expression and an entire range of feelings from sadness and grief …
Your Imagination Is A Powerful Tool - Are You Using It Effectively?
By Silvia Damiano on 30 January 2020
Without imagination, the world is colourless and flat. It’s like a garden with no flowers or a room with no windows. Imagination allows us to see things which may not exist in reality, and imagination flavours the world around us. Even though scientists do not have an exact understand …
If Your Staff Is Not Talking About Creativity, You Are Falling Behind
By Silvia Damiano on 9 January 2020
Creativity often gets lost when we focus on all the tasks we need to accomplish each day. In this rush to “do” things, we are losing out on so much, including imagination and creativity. Without fostering these abilities, how could we have soaring cathedrals and beautiful art? How cou …
There Is No “i” In Leadership
By Silvia Damiano on 19 December 2019
In healthy collaborative environments, ideas are flowing back and forth between team members, colleagues, and leadership. However, many times leaders will take the credit for these ideas and insights, which can seriously affect the atmosphere of an office. When leaders are greedy and …
Looking For A Fountain Of Youth? Try Exercise
By Silvia Damiano on 12 December 2019
Most people who lead a more sedentary lifestyle are probably aware of the benefits of exercise. Why do so many people not exercise then? Figuring out why we seem so reluctant to hit the gym may help bring balance to the workplace when so many people work jobs which do not encourage mu …
A Leadership Method Where Compassion Reigns
By Gail Eaton-Briggs on 3 December 2019
Leadership methods which do not focus on a “full-body” approach are more akin to putting a bandage on a wound rather than properly treating it at the hospital. The brain and body both require a delicate balance to maintain health and happiness, and unfortunately, many of today’s moder …
Stop Letting Your Inner Monologue Control Your Life
By Silvia Damiano on 26 November 2019
The inner voice in our brain can be distracting and even difficult to ignore sometimes. The image of a tiny angel on one shoulder and a little demon on the other, whispering into either ear may bring back the innocence of childhood when those voices often dictated our behaviours and a …
Balancing Workplace Flexibility While Encouraging Collaboration
By Silvia Damiano on 12 November 2019
Your work environment may vary greatly from someone else’s depending on what you do for a living. If you’re an astronaut on the International Space Station, every single inch of space has a purpose. If you’re a park ranger in Africa, you may have thousands of square meters of room. Mo …
My Personal Leadership Journey With The i4 Neuroleader Model
By Kathryn Van Der Steege on 5 November 2019
Learning about the i4 Neuroleader Model is a personal journey of exploration, especially if you are looking for a different leadership tool which features neuroscience at its helm. The i4 Neuroleader Model shows there is more to leadership than the transactional models of the past, an …
5 Ways To Improve Your Negotiation Skills
By Silvia Damiano on 29 October 2019
Negotiation is without a doubt an art form. Negotiations can trample treaties, ruin businesses, and create chaos, or they can create peace, increase collaboration, and improve mental & physical wellbeing for people affected by them. Many leaders find themselves in positions where …
An Engaging Method To Promote Brain-Friendly Cultures
By Jo Turner on 22 October 2019
Finding a leadership and wellbeing or methodology which is supported by neuroscience is no easy task, and discovering the i4 Neuroleader Certification has helped us further develop how to turn challenges into opportunities. “Brain-Friendly” isn’t just a buzz word, it’s how we should s …
4 Ways To Improve Your Interactions With Others
By Silvia Damiano on 15 October 2019
Have you ever read about an organisation and felt a little (or maybe a lot) of envy? Have you wondered how they could accomplish such great things, and how they find and retain quality employees? While there can admittedly be some competition in business, there’s also often a sense of …