Face The Sunshine And Smile More Often
By Silvia Damiano on 28 November 2017
You’re only human, and sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you probably feel down. You may be stressed about work, worried about bills, and concerned about your kids’ behaviour. Or maybe a loved one is ill. Or a friend is having a tough time. There are always moments in life that a …
Feed Your Brain Vocabulary Soup
By Silvia Damiano on 23 November 2017
Neuroscience is helping us develop new ideas and methods of leadership. When we learn, certain networks become active, but like anything else, they become inactive when not used.
Getting Yourself Back To The Great Outdoors
By Silvia Damiano on 21 November 2017
Is it time for a break from the grind of everyday life? The great outdoors is there…waiting. Nature in all its glory, from the scenery to the plant life to the wild animals. Maybe it's time to get away & recharge your brain...
Mental Readiness Means Getting Your Game Ready
By Silvia Damiano on 16 November 2017
Do you feel like your 'A-game' is always ready? Or do you feel overwhelmed and underprepared? Mental readiness is about preparing your mind for any situation, at work or in your personal life. It's important to manage your anxiety and give your brain a chance to reset. Analyse your fa …
Are Engagement Surveys Enough To Drive Collaboration?
By Silvia Damiano on 14 November 2017
For several years now, companies have invested heavily in ‘annual engagement surveys’ for their staff members. This has been the ‘make it or break it’ moment for many managers. The unspoken question remains, however. Is this measure enough for people to develop their collaboration ski …
It's Time To Break The Silence Of The Lift
By Silvia Damiano on 9 November 2017
Think of a typical day in the office. Everyone steps into the lift. Maybe someone dares to smile or make a comment. But, most people are probably silent, lost in their own thoughts, or simply afraid to break elevator etiquette.
Coaching Is Dead. Long Live Neurocoaching!
By Silvia Damiano on 7 November 2017
Is it realistic to expect an Olympic athlete to excel without a great coach? Why is it realistic, then, to expect people and teams to be high-performing without a coach? Many businesses are looking to automation to increase profit, but the reality is that A.I. cannot readily replace t …
An African Adventure Can Turn Your Communication Upside Down
By Silvia Damiano on 2 November 2017
When you think of the word communicate, you probably imagine speaking words or reading something. But communication is more than just words. It is the look in someone's eyes or the quiet shrug of the shoulders. Being an effective communicator doesn't only entail sharing words, it is a …
STOP! Are You Drowning In The Digital World?
By Silvia Damiano on 31 October 2017
So many people today are engrossed in their digital devices. Everyone has their own particular brand of poison, but there’s always something in common. Too much time is spent looking down at a phone or tablet and not enough time is spent reflecting or meditating. It’s time for a brain …
Finding The Balance Between Food And Your Life
By Silvia Damiano on 26 October 2017
Everyone has heard the expression ‘you are what you eat.’ Many of us struggle with food issues, from eating too much, or eating too little, or just not knowing what is healthy to eat. There are so many fad diets out there, and you may be confused about what they can do for your body. …
Drive - The Key To Making Innovation Work
By Mark Hodgson on 24 October 2017
Drive refers to having the strength and perseverance to pursue the action required to attain a desired goal. It’s the energy that makes everything else happen and its absence leaves a lot of disparate parts – ideas, people, resources - that never quite come together.
Curiosity Leads The Way From Earth To Mars And Beyond
By Silvia Damiano on 19 October 2017
Have you ever reflected on why you wonder about certain things? Think about it. Do you ever consider why things pop into your head? Children often ask a million questions at a time. Do you still have that sense of wonder? Curiosity should not be discarded as a relic from childhood, bu …