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 …
The Art Of Retreating
By Silvia Damiano on 14 September 2015
When I think of the word “retreat”, I can’t help but going back to the history classes earlier in my life and remember what teachers would tell us about the greatest retreats in history, such as “The Ten Thousand” retreat, the one of Sir John Moore to Corunna in the Peninsula Way in t …
The Changing Face Of Leadership In The 21st Century - Where YOU Become The Superhero
By Clare Edwards on 19 August 2015
We are living in exciting times, where traditional leadership models are being tossed on their heads, where leadership is becoming democratised and it emerges as the responsibility of all, not just the privileged few.
Live In Your Potential
By The About my Brain Institute on 5 August 2015
Recently we hosted a Google hangout with the wonderful Katharine McLennan, who called in all the way from North Carolina, USA to discuss with us the challenges, triumphs and opportunities facing the world of leadership today, and ultimately the relevance she finds in the accessibility …
Searching For Dopamine
By The About my Brain Institute on 25 July 2015
We recently caught up with , scientist, author, speaker, award winning leadership expert. Silvia's curiosity about the human brain led her to a decade long journey of research into optimal brain functioning & the application of neuroscience in leadership and daily life.
Our Founder Silvia On The Mojo Radio Show
By The About my Brain Institute on 30 June 2015
Silvia Damiano is the creator, thought leader and founder of The About my Brain Institute whose purpose is to democratise leadership & neuroscience. She has a passionately held belief that leaders in our 21st century global economy and their organisations must radically change lon …
Agrifoods - Working In Regional Australia
By The About my Brain Institute on 25 June 2015
According to the National Health Alliance, people in rural and remote areas face a range of stressors unique to living outside major cities. The causes of people feeling stressed about their lives can range from fewer employment opportunities that lead to lower incomes and less financ …
A Review Of i4 Tales At The Vivid Ideas Festival Of 2015
By The About my Brain Institute on 11 June 2015
On a brisk Saturday morning marking the last weekend of autumn, a dedicated team were already hard at work behind-the-scenes setting up at Billy Blue College of Design Ultimo campus, for what was to be an inspiring, thought-provoking afternoon.