How Innovation Scares Us And Then Shapes Us
By Silvia Damiano on 28 April 2026
From Fear to Fear For someone who has changed houses, cities and countries several times, I know what it feels like to stand at the edge of the unknown.
Mentorship Through a Brain-Friendly Lens
By Silvia Damiano on 7 April 2026
My Insights from Recent Programs Mentorship is often described as a “human-to-human exchange of wisdom,” but beneath the surface, something even more fascinating is happening. During a formal mentoring program, both mentor and mentee engage in a neurobiological process that reshapes c …
Does Leadership Even Matter Anymore?
By Silvia Damiano on 31 March 2026
AI Is Accelerating Work. Self-Leadership Is the New Leadership Leadership is not disappearing. It is relocating.
The Illusion of Purpose At Work
By Silvia Damiano on 24 March 2026
What AI Is Forcing Us to Rediscover From childhood, we’re asked:
How To Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
By Silvia Damiano on 17 March 2026
I want to tell you a story about a senior executive in her 50s (details have been changed to protect confidentiality).
The Science of Compassion and How Power Can Erase It
By Silvia Damiano on 10 March 2026
Compassion isn’t just a poetic idea. It is wired into our biology.
The Leadership We Didn’t Know We’d Need
By Silvia Damiano on 17 February 2026
There was a time when we told our children that if they studied hard, got into university and landed an entry-level job, they’d be on their way to security. That ladder, stable, linear, predictable… is gone.
Jane Goodall’s Legacy: Lessons On Leadership And Compassion
By Silvia Damiano on 11 November 2025
The news of Jane Goodall’s passing at the age of 91 invites us to pause and reflect. Her death is not only the loss of one of the world’s most beloved primatologists, but also a reminder that leadership lessons are not found only in boardrooms or textbooks. Sometimes, they are born in …
From Digital Lovers To Grandmothers-For-Hire: What Japan Teaches Us About Loneliness
By Silvia Damiano on 16 September 2025
In Japan, loneliness has led to two very different solutions: A digital bride and a rented grandmother. At first glance, both stories may sound surreal. But behind them is a very human truth: When connection feels out of reach, people find alternatives. Not because they’ve stopped wan …
The Neuroscience Of Collaboration: Why We Must Bring Back Team-Building Days
By Silvia Damiano on 26 August 2025
For years, organisations invested in team-building retreats to foster trust, camaraderie and collaboration.
What A Physics Breakthrough Reveals About Biased Leadership
By Silvia Damiano on 19 August 2025
Recently, I came across a fascinating piece of news: after nearly a century of scientific debate, MIT physicists have resolved the legendary standoff between Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr over the true nature of light.
The Power Of Neuroscience In Executive Development With Ricardo González
By Silvia Damiano on 7 August 2025
Great leadership is not just about experience or expertise; it’s about understanding how the brain drives performance, decision-making and human connection. The most effective leaders today are those who integrate neuroscience, emotional intelligence and well-being into their approach …