Explore Your Intuition for Agile Living
By Silvia Damiano on 17 November 2016
Gut feelings, hunches and... intuitive insights. Often dismissed, they are part of the human ability called ‘intuition'. You may have noticed the discomfort of your boss if you've ever asked him or her to trust you because you were certain a proposal would work out.
Courage – A Business Essential In Our Brave New World
By Mark Hodgson on 7 November 2016
Generally when we think about courage, we tend to picture heroic gestures, like a lifeguard running into crashing waves to save someone who is drowning. However, courage is not just about excelling at physical challenges or putting your life at risk. It can also mean having the fortit …
Facing The Darkness To Discover The Light
By Katie Hancock on 4 November 2016
Hi, my name is Katie Hancock I am a 40 year old mother of two beautiful, crazy boys, I have a wonderful network of family and friends and I am a successful HR leader. I am also a keen basketballer who has retired many times, in fact I have probably had more comebacks than John Farnham …
In The Pursuit Of Generosity
By Silvia Damiano on 31 October 2016
When we think of generosity, most people think they are being generous by giving away something they don’t need, the clothes from last season or perhaps the left over coins at the end of an overseas trip that we gladly outsource to the airlines to sort through.
The Value Of Studying The Life Of Creatives
By The About my Brain Institute on 24 October 2016
When you think of imagination or creativity, you may automatically think of artists, poets, authors and composers. In today's world, imagination is typically paired with artistic endeavours but not scientific thinking. However, many of the great scientific minds of the past, including …
How Teaching Can Help You Learn
By The About my Brain Institute on 23 October 2016
We all teach, even if we don't recognise our actions as teaching. Showing a child how to swim, explaining how to set up a report, or coaching a little league game all showcase teaching skills. The ability to teach has enormous value and can lead to increased awareness of ourselves. By …
Inspire The Music In You
By The About my Brain Institute on 13 October 2016
We all likely have to admit to singing in the shower, or to giving a masterful solo performance in the car. We physically interact with music, tapping our feet, nodding our heads, and singing and dancing along. All cultures invariably express themselves with music. It links us as huma …
Ethics – At The Centre Of Being Human
By Mark Hodgson on 19 September 2016
Have you ever thought about how little we generally think about ethics? In a world that many people feel is getting worse – one that has arguably lost its moral compass, we suspect and hope that this will change. When we see the Donald Trumps of our time go largely unchallenged, despi …
Triggering Innovation & The Permission To Imagine
By Silvia Damiano on 5 September 2016
Many leaders and even people, in general, believe that imagination is not valuable enough to consider or support when it comes to usual daily activities such as problem-solving. But did you know that ‘imagination’ is something we can all cultivate? In fact - it is a brain process that …
Influence – All We Have When Authority Has Left The Building
By Mark Hodgson on 31 August 2016
How do we make ourselves heard in a world and a marketplace where everyone is shouting? That’s a question we need to answer, both to win in a commercial sense, but also perhaps to create our own sense of calm and purpose.
Gambling, Pleasure And Addiction
By The About my Brain Institute on 18 August 2016
Anyone can become addicted to anything pleasurable. These addictions can range from food or sex or even to gambling.
Enhance Collaboration Through An Inspiring Self
By Silvia Damiano on 15 August 2016
Inspiration is a word that is used by many, but very few understand that inspiration is at the core of creating a collaborative environment. Various strategies can be used to ignite that spark in our minds and in the minds of others. But you may be wondering why becoming inspirational …