Building Resilient Teams In The Age Of AI: A Case For Brain-Friendly Leadership
By Silvia Damiano on 17 February 2025
We are living in an era of rapid and profound transformation. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and global digital integration is reshaping the business landscape at an unprecedented pace. Companies are adopting entirely new operational models, with many restructuri …
Harmonious Living: Lessons From A Balinese Village House
By Relmi Damiano on 19 September 2024
I recently had the opportunity to explore a traditional village house in my time in Bali. This experience offered a glimpse into a life structured around family, community and shared responsibilities. The Balinese village house is a testament to the power of togetherness, where multip …
Developing Leadership Skills: Key to Successful Professional Integration in 2024 and Beyond
By Silvia Damiano on 16 September 2024
Developing leadership skills has become essential for professionals across all careers, not just those in high-level management positions. In a competitive and constantly evolving job market, companies are looking for employees who not only possess technical knowledge but also leaders …
Showing Up How We Show Up - Deeper Insights From Using the i4 Neuroleader™ Assessment
By Angus Swainson on 13 September 2024
The pressures on modern leaders to deliver have never been greater. With the news cycle measured in milliseconds, access to information at our fingertips through mobile devices, and the integration of technology into nearly every aspect of our lives, the pace at which we expect and de …
Doing Gratitude: When Thinking About It, Is Not Enough
By Relmi Damiano on 3 September 2024
We often hear and discuss gratitude, especially in positive psychology. We know it’s important; we read about its benefits and perhaps occasionally remind ourselves to be grateful. But seeing gratitude transformed into a daily ritual is a different experience altogether. During my tim …
How Does The Brain Determine Right From Wrong?
By Silvia Damiano on 5 July 2024
It is thought that our brains can consciously process forty frames of information in one single second. However, the unconscious brain can process around 1.2 million frames of information in that same second. Scientists believe these unconscious bits of information actually drive our …
When Others Think You Are Available Because You Work from Home
By Silvia Damiano on 2 July 2024
A few weeks ago, I had to meet with a colleague who asked me to go to her house to work on our common project. In my two hours there, her family interrupted her several times, even though it was in the middle of a workday. I observed her harmonious and gentle demeanour as she dealt wi …
Friendship Marriage: Would you do it?
By Silvia Damiano on 27 June 2024
Amid Japan's declining marriage rates, a new relationship trend called ‘friendship marriage’ is gaining popularity. Intrigued by this trend, I decided to explore its meaning. Unlike happy marriages based on high-quality friendship, deep emotional connection and romance, friendship mar …
Break The Cycle & Transform Your Leadership
By Silvia Damiano on 24 June 2024
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” - Henry Ford This powerful quote by Henry Ford perfectly encapsulates the essence of the upcoming i4 Neuroleader™ Methodology Certification in Bali. It’s a call to action to break free from the repet …
From Burnout To Brain-Based Breakthroughs
By Jessica Tietjen on 20 June 2024
A few years ago, I experienced extreme burnout and chose to leave my executive leadership position in the corporate world. As a leader of shared services, I had responsibility for developing our people programs (HR) as well as leading IT, legal, customer service, and project coordinat …
Learning To Be Calm: The Neuroscience Behind Workplace Stress
By Silvia Damiano on 18 June 2024
When coaching people with the i4 Neuroleader™ Assessment, one of the most common areas for improvement that I notice is ‘how to learn to manage tension in the workplace’. The pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks can lead to a constant state of tension and anx …
Unlocking Human Potential: Insights from the i4 Neuroleader™ Methodology
By Eddy Harrison-Lee on 11 June 2024
The i4 Neuroleader™ Certification offered a captivating exploration into our understanding of human well-being and performance, and what is required to thrive in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. By drawing on the expertise of specialists in neuroscience, psychology …