1. Leadership for
the 21st Century
Discover the competencies of the new era of work
Recent research suggests that leading effectively in the 21st
Century currently requires more than the well known leadership
abilities of establishing a vision and motivating others. In today’s
economy, leaders also need to quickly adapt to changes in the
environment, solve problems effectively, understand different
perspectives and intuitively know how to support other
people’s efforts.
Designed in collaboration with the About My Brain Institute,
this program is based on the i4 Neuroleader Model, curriculum
& methodology. The i4 Model is one of the most cutting
edge leadership frameworks on the market, based entirely on
neuroscience research findings that explain the underpinning
elements of the competencies required to lead in this new era
of work: performance, collaboration, innovation and agility.
Participants undertake the‘i4’360 feedback assessment as part
of the pre-work and receive their results on the program, a self-
paced learning guide to identify what to do next and a follow
up 1:1 coaching session with the program leader.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Duration: 4 Days (non-residential)
Location: MGSM North Ryde
Campus, Sydney
Dates: 6 –9 July 2015 and
16 – 19 November 2015
Cost: A$5880.00 (GST inclusive)
“When our brains function well we
have the power to tell stories and the
intelligence to discern which stories
are to be believed”
Silvia Damiano

2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This program aims to create a space for learning how to lead
more effectively in the 21st Century. These are some of the
questions that the program will address:
How to utilise brain science to develop myself, the team
and the talent in the organisation.
What are the competencies that really matter to make an
organisation more innovative and agile.
How new leadership models, such as the i4 Neuroleader,
can help reshape mindsets and behaviours to better adapt
to the requirements of the global innovation economy.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Participants will benefit by developing:
An understanding of how to apply the emerging findings
from neuroscience to leadership and organisations.
An insight into the power of inspiration, imagination,
intuition and brain integration to better develop
collaborative partnerships, think beyond processes and be
more agile, sharp & effective.
A better understanding of how to improve self-
confidence and manage stress levels by accessing the
flow state.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Business Leaders
Professionals working in roles where high levels of
influence and interpersonal effectiveness are required
Coaches, consultants & entrepreneurs
Anyone who is interested in improving their personal
leadership
PROGRAMTIMETABLE
Day One
From Leaders to Neuroleaders. The business case for
organisations. Latest thought leadership and research.
Navigating the transition from the information to the
imagination age.
The art of feedback. Individual 360 results from the i4
Neuroleader Feedback Assessment. Debrief and actions.
Performance, integration and how to achieve mental
readiness for effective leadership.
DayTwo
The i4 Neuroleader Model in detail and the biological
underpinnings. How to tap into the power of imagination
and develop an innovative mindset.
Body Intelligence, executive intuition and agility. Methods
and techniques to increase and apply intuitive thinking to
your decision-making process.
DayThree
On becoming an inspirational leader. Conversational
intelligence, status and how to enhance your personal
power through the latest research on posture, words and
attitude.
Finding your own voice. Communication techniques to work
with others, independently of culture, gender and position.
Day Four
Influence, awareness & adaptability. Pushing boundaries
to a new way of being in the world.
Leading diverse teams and developing techniques
for increasing trust, communication and the ability to
deal with conflict. Become acquainted with the latest
neuro-coaching principles to entice belonging and
commitment.
PROGRAM FACILITATORS
Silvia is a scientist, educator, author, award-
winning speaker, leadership expert, global
business consultant, coach and entrepreneur.
Creator, thought leader and master trainer of
the i4 Neuroleader Model & 360° Feedback
AssessmentTool, Silvia foundedThe About my Brain Institute with
the purpose of democratising leadership and neuroscience.
Silvia consults internationally to a number of organisations and
business schools. She has worked for clients across most sectors in
Australia, Europe, the US and Latin America.
SILVIA DAMIANO
Kaushik has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in
Zoology and a Masters degree (MSc) with First
Class Honors in sensory-motor learning. In
2010 he undertook a PhD in NeuroImaging
genetics with the Brain Dynamics Centre at the University of
Sydney. Kaushik now has his own business teaching psychological
and physical health through movement and he is a certified
practitioner in the i4 Model & Methodology.
GUEST FACILITATOR
DR. KAUSHIK RAM
To enrol, please contact:
MGSM Executive Education
T +61 2 9850 9016
F +61 2 9850 8630
E executive.education@mgsm.edu.au
W mgsm.edu.au/execed