Harmonious Living: Lessons From A Balinese Village House
by Relmi Damiano on 19 September 2024
I recently had the opportunity to explore a traditional village house in my time in Bali. This experience offered a glimpse into a life structured around family, community and shared responsibilities. The Balinese village house is a testament to the power of togetherness, where multip …
Doing Gratitude: When Thinking About It, Is Not Enough
by Relmi Damiano on 3 September 2024
We often hear and discuss gratitude, especially in positive psychology. We know it’s important; we read about its benefits and perhaps occasionally remind ourselves to be grateful. But seeing gratitude transformed into a daily ritual is a different experience altogether. During my tim …
Break The Cycle & Transform Leadership
by Silvia Damiano on 24 June 2024
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” - Henry Ford This powerful quote by Henry Ford perfectly encapsulates the essence of the upcoming i4 Neuroleader™ Methodology Certification in Bali. It’s a call to action to break free from the repet …
From Burnout To Brain-Based Breakthroughs
by Jessica Tietjen on 20 June 2024
A few years ago, I experienced extreme burnout and chose to leave my executive leadership position in the corporate world. As a leader of shared services, I had responsibility for developing our people programs (HR) as well as leading IT, legal, customer service, and project coordinat …
Learning To Be Calm: The Neuroscience Behind Workplace Stress
by Silvia Damiano on 18 June 2024
When coaching people with the i4 Neuroleader™ Assessment, one of the most common areas for improvement that I notice is ‘how to learn to manage tension in the workplace’. The pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks can lead to a constant state of tension and anx …
A 100-Year Perspective on How Leadership and Wellbeing Have Changed
by Silvia Damiano on 11 April 2024
As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, the interplay between effective leadership and personal wellbeing has never been more crucial. Reflecting on the past century allows us to appreciate how leadership styles and practices, as well as approaches to wellbeing, have evol …
Unlock Your Leadership Potential: i4 Neuroleader™ Methodology Certification in Bali
by Silvia Damiano on 1 March 2024
As we navigate an era of unprecedented change, the demand for visionary leaders and innovative thinkers has never been more critical. In response to this need, we are thrilled to announce an opportunity that will transform how you lead, build relationships, create and innovate in your …
Transforming Leadership & Well-Being From The Heart
by Silvia Damiano on 19 July 2023
At the About my Brain Institute, our core belief has been that “better brains create better leaders.” However, it is worth exploring the notion that a “better heart” could potentially be the crucial factor in nurturing exceptional leaders. To gain further insights into this perspectiv …
From Microbes to Mood: How the Gut-Brain Axis Shapes Your Health
by Silvia Damiano on 5 June 2023
The world of work has changed forever. To improve connections within organisations, understanding how we function as human beings has become paramount. This includes learning how to manage our moods to improve our feelings and behaviour.
Become A Brain-Friendly Coach: Using Brain Health Knowledge In Coaching
by Silvia Damiano on 29 May 2023
Understanding how the human brain functions is important to help improve its health. How can we change what we do not understand? To better teach others to lead, we need to educate ourselves regarding neuroscience, and then we can apply this knowledge to support those around us.
From Manager to Neurocoach: Shaping the Future of Effective Leadership
by Katharine McLennan on 23 May 2023
In the current era, which we refer to as the ‘Imagination Age’, traditional approaches to leadership are no longer enough to guarantee success. With the rapid pace of technological advancement and the increasingly complex global landscape, leaders must be able to adapt to a constantly …
Bringing People Back Together to Maintain Social Cohesion & Wellbeing
by Silvia Damiano on 19 April 2023
Finding Neuroscience while Retracing History I was recently in Germany attending a Neuroscience Conference. As a lover of all types of learning, I was deeply inspired to visit Göttingen, the city of knowledge. Its University was founded in 1734, once the most visited in Europe, and ha …