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 …
Curiosity - The Key To Your Future Success
By Mark Hodgson on 11 August 2016
One of the emerging ‘hot topics’ is the increasing awareness that computers and artificial intelligence are going to transform our world more rapidly and profoundly than we thought possible.
Boosting Performance Through Better Brain & Body Integration
By Silvia Damiano on 28 July 2016
We are living in extraordinary times. Every day, we hear about new scientific discoveries, technological developments and business ideas that we’d not considered possible even a decade ago. The more we understand the biology of this complex organ, the more we can understand why we do …
Generosity - Why It Is Good For Your Bottom Line
By Mark Hodgson on 15 July 2016
When people learn to think beyond themselves and are able to develop a generous approach towards those around them, a sense of collective energy is generated. This translates into the willingness to contribute to the ‘cause’, whatever this might be.
Communication: My Life Story
By Brooke Schiller on 4 July 2016
My life’s work is centered around communication. Doing more of it, more effectively and illustrating how communication is more than a “soft skill”, but one that leads to real, meaningful business results. But at no other time in my life have I learned more about the practical applicat …
From The Hospital On Election Day
By Silvia Damiano on 3 July 2016
Saturday it was Election Day in Australia. It’s been a long and arduous campaign but the final “Game of Thrones” like battle between the Liberal and Labor parties has finally arrived. Who will emerge victorious?
Is Your Salon “Brain Friendly”?
By The About my Brain Institute on 15 June 2016
Sure, education and knowledge go a long way, but when was the last time you thought about the imagination, intuition and empathy of your staff?
A New Leadership Model For The VUCA World
By Mark Hodgson on 1 June 2016
Einstein is famous for his saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Yet some of the smartest people in our businesses do exactly this. When it comes to leadership training, we have learnt very little. For the m …
Preparing Ourselves For High Performance
By Mark Hodgson on 19 May 2016
Performance is probably the most common word in the business lexicon. We have performance indicators, performance management, business performance, personal performance and of course high performance. Performance is at the heart of what we strive to achieve as leaders – for ourselves …