Silvia Damiano is a scientist, educator, author, speaker, coach, entrepreneur, award-winning leadership specialist and filmmaker.
Silvia's scientific background and curiosity about the human brain led her to a decade long journey of research into optimal brain functioning and the application of neuroscience in leadership and daily life. Her past and current roles have uniquely prepared her for the current undertaking, that of leadership activist & change agent.
Current Work
Silvia Damiano founded the About my Brain Institute in 2009, with the purpose of democratising leadership & neuroscience. She has a passionately held belief, that leaders in our 21st century global economy and their organisations must radically change long-held ideas of what constitutes effective leadership
Silvia has worked in different countries, across many industries, helping teams and organisations improve business performance. Silvia’s clients have described her as a passionate, dynamic, a highly experienced speaker and master facilitator on the topics of Personal Leadership, Culture Change, Neuroleadership & Engagement
Previous Experience
Media: In her ground-breaking book ‘Leadership is Upside Down’ and the 2018 documentary ‘Make Me A Leader’, Silvia provides both compelling evidence and explores the importance of leadership in our personal and professional lives and what it takes to develop the human behind the leader.
Talking Points
Brain-Friendly Leadership & the 9 habits of a future-fit mind
As the world changes, our understanding of how the brain works is also changing. Learning about our biology can give us a competitive edge when it comes to leading ourselves and others. After all, it is the ability to learn new things that allows us to face different challenges, overcome them and achieve our dreams. Brain-Friendly Leadership & the 9 habits of a future-fit mind
In this mind-blowing keynote presentation, Silvia Damiano will discuss the relevance of re-skilling for the future and how to support this process with brain-friendly habits.
Leading in the Imagination Age: How I Used Data to Diagnose Common Problems in Leadership
Leading in the Imagination Age requires leaders to navigate complexity, to quickly pivot in uncertain times and to switch on their imagination to have a competitive edge.
Leading in the Imagination Age: How I Used Data to Diagnose Common Problems in Leadership
The Neurobiology of Innovation (& Creative Thinking)
Creativity, originality and innovation are in high demand in the 21st Century and the biggest asset when it comes to differentiating a thriving organisation from the rest.
The Neurobiology of Innovation (& Creative Thinking)
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Silvia Damiano | Speaker Reel
Silvia Damiano is a scientist, educator, author, speaker, coach, entrepreneur, award-winning leadership specialist and filmmaker. Silvia's scientific background and curiosity about the human brain led her to a decade long journey of research into optimal brain functioning and the application of neuroscience in leadership and daily life. Her past and current roles have uniquely prepared her for the current undertaking, that of leadership activist & change agent.Leadership is upside down | Silvia Damiano | TEDxTheRocks
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Ever compared yourself to some of the world's greatest leaders? Leaders at the top are often subjected to greater pressure and higher expectations to perform in comparison to others. Silvia Damiano proposes to look at leadership through new lenses by turning the pyramid upside down and encouraging everybody to embrace their own leadership.Silvia Damiano is a brilliant presenter and leader in the field of neuroleadership. I am thrilled that we were able to present her techniques to the broader firm ... keep reading McCabe Curwood Lawyers
Silvia's work is outstanding. It provides a new and creative way to look at leadership and personal effectiveness. Her scientific credibility, combined with an engaging and approachable personality, makes any presentation both useful and enjoyable.
Silvia Damiano has just finished delivering 13 workshops for us at NAB and has been an absolute delight to work with. It’s not just her knowledge of neuroscience but also her passion for the brain that shines through in her delivery and leaves people wanting more.
