Mastering Innovation
By Mark Hodgson on 10 January 2016
Most of us have now had direct exposure to the impact of the VUCA age. No longer just an interesting theory, the impact of increased Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity is seen in heightened competition, lost jobs, new ways of working (contract and remote) and greater le …
The Sales Person Is Dead. Long Live The Sales Leader
By Ian Lowe on 7 January 2016
“Houston we have a problem!” is a quote made famous by Tom Hanks in his portrayal of Astronaut James Lovell in the 1995 movie Apollo 13 after their spacecraft experiences massive damage ending their mission to the Moon and putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in great je …
My 2016 Wish
By Silvia Damiano on 3 January 2016
As I lazily sink into the couch after Christmas lunch, my family and I choose to put on a movie called ‘The Book Thief’. I had watched it a couple of years ago and enjoyed it a lot. This time I am about to learn something, which makes watching it twice worthwhile.
Creating Brain Friendly Cultures At HR TechFest 2015
By The About my Brain Institute on 18 December 2015
A recent Deloitte study has found that the development of culture and employee engagement are the key priorities for organisations around the world. It’s clear that culture is a topic that we can’t really escape. It's something that everyone from the CEO to the receptionist has to add …
The Four Pillars You Need To Build A Collaborative Enterprise
By Silvia Damiano on 8 December 2015
Collaboration is something we all strive for because it is essential to better business outcomes. An aligned team that is working in harmony is always going to produce better work than what one person can achieve alone. So if we know collaboration works, surely it should be intrinsic …
In The Pursuit Of Alpha
By Silvia Damiano on 10 November 2015
As you wake up in the morning, your brainwaves (the electrical activity in your brain) start to shift from a slow to a faster pace. You jump out of bed and quickly find yourself wrapped in the activity of the day. In a way, your brainwaves (mostly beta wavelength when you are fully aw …
Brain, Movement & Neurofeedback
By Silvia Damiano on 6 November 2015
In a recent interview, Dr. Kaushik Ram shared that “movement is not just moving your body, it’s about having a full sensory experience.” We have included a very intriguing article written by Dr. Ram that explores the 5 core characteristics of 'Flow'.
GQ In Leadership
By Katharine McLennan on 30 October 2015
Whilst some of you would jump to the conclusion that this post might be about why we love tall, dark and handsome men as leaders as Malcolm Gladwell showed us in Blink, the GQ I am referring to is not Gentlemen Quarterly, but rather Gut Intelligence.
Sleep For Health
By Silvia Damiano on 19 October 2015
In a recent interview, Dr. Carmel Harrington shared some key insights on sleep hygiene. In the article below she explains the consequences that poor sleep habits can have on our health and what we can do to have a better sleep.
Gut Health & Well-Being
By Silvia Damiano on 12 October 2015
Several years ago I participated in a workshop led by Dr. Deepak Chopra in California called “Journey into Healing”. That was an experience that I have never forgotten. In that program, Deepak unravelled the secrets of good health following basic Ayurvedic principles. Since then, inte …
The Power Of Positivity
By Silvia Damiano on 5 October 2015
Sue Langley is a recognised thought leader on the practical applications of neuroscience, emotional intelligence and positive psychology.
Strategic Thinking & The i4 Neuroleader Model
By Silvia Damiano on 21 September 2015
Most organisations would agree that a hurdle many leaders have to overcome at some point in their careers is navigating the transition from being operational to working more strategically. Waiting for that moment to arrive without preparation can limit a person’s potential and generat …