Age Proof Your Brain with Tony Buzan

Peter Russell, author of the Brain Book and long time collaborator with Tony Buzan, has created a cool Life Expectancy Calculator.  http://www.peterrussell.com/Odds/VirtualAge.php

My Biological age is 44 (though I prefer 40+gst)

The good news is that my virtual age is 31 and my life expectancy is 88 (I'm halfway there).

 The calculator gives you real clues on what impacts on life expectancy and how to Age-proof your brain and body.

Stunning Sydney Harbour was the backdrop for stage 1 of Tony Buzan’s Australian Tour in February 2008 . Whether working with 40 executives (in a global environmental engineering organisation) on Grass Roots Leadership, or inspiring a diverse group of people (who travelled from all over Australia) to hear how they could Age Proof their Brain, Tony Buzan brought new and dynamic information from his recent global events and research.

Jennifer Goddard, Director, Buzan Centre Australia/New Zealand co-presented throughout the tour, providing local context and further insight into how businesses, governments, schools and individuals can achieve greater success by understanding the alphabet of their brain. Tony officially launched www.fuzz2buzz.com, a Web2.0 community platform for those interested in Mind Mapping and other Advanced Learning techniques. With a live hook up to the offices in Shanghai, everyone at the launch was impressed with the resources and community collaboration www.fuzz2buzz.com provides.

“Excellent – kept me fascinated all day” Alison Smith, Dept of Primary Industries and Fisheries

“Stimulating, Awakening, Informative, Exciting” - Alfred Looman

“Inspiring and “catalytic”” - Vishakh Pardikar

These are just a few of the glowing comments received during the first Age Proof Your Brain seminar in Sydney on 15 Feb 08. The seminar was held at the beautiful American Club, overlooking Sydney Harbour and the Opera House. Jennifer Goddard set the scene by reviewing some of the information on the looming crisis of an Ageing Workforce, giving a real context for the day. Tony Buzan then took over and inspired the group with a series of reflective discussions and activities that demonstrated how and why the ageing crisis is being perpetuated with misinformation on the brain and learning.

He then gave us fantastic insights into how we can all continue to unleash our genius throughout our lives. He spoke about being 'Renegades from the North' in thinking and 'playing the concerto of your life' with multiple intelligences, that gave us all great hope for long, healthy and mentally stimulated lives. Thanks Tony.

Here are a few more comments from people that attended.

“Excellent! Glad I
attended!” - Peter Torning

“Enjoyable, Informative” - Peter Wallman

“Well Paced, nice atmosphere, Revitalising “ - Robyn Jay

Listen to recent interviews with Tony Buzan and Jennifer Goddard on how to Age Proof Your Brain.

Tim Turner interviewing Tony Buzan prior to his visit to Australia. 1 hour

Neil Mitchell chats with Jennifer Goddard on Melbourne 3AW 10 mins.

Australia is facing a potential shortfall of 195,000 workers in five years' time as a result of the ageing workforce. Employers must address the challenges of Australia's ageing population and our declining birth rate now in order to stay competitive and economically viable in the future.

See more in our BLOG

In a report on the ageing workforce, the Queensland Department of Employment & Industrial Relations said..

"Over the next four decades in Australia, the number of people aged over 65 will almost double. Within just seven years, about 85 percent of labour market growth will come from people over the age of 45. Our ageing population is a reality.

In the lead up to next month's Australian Tour, Leo D’Angelo Fisher caught up with Tony Buzan.

What is a Mind Map?
A Mind Map® is a graphic thinking tool that mirrors the way the brain thinks. Mind Maps use the full range of cortical skills and can be applied to all aspects of thinking including memory, creativity, learning and general control of the cognitive processes.

You believe it’s important to understand how the human brain works. Why?
Far more important than managing knowledge is managing the manager of knowledge: the Human Brain. In this new age of the intelligence worker, the knowledge of the brain and its functions and how to apply them to personal, family and professional life, is going to be the [biggest] competitive advantage.

Explain the concept behind your new book, Age-Proof Your Brain.
It used to be thought that as the brain became older, all its mental skills declined. We now know the opposite is true: with appropriate training and conditioning, the brain gets better as it gets older. There is a growing, massive pool of workers with vast intelligence banks who will cost companies little and make them a fortune.

How does ‘age-proofing’ the brain deliver benefits?

As the years roll on, memory rolls up, slopes off and tucks itself away in a cobwebby cerebral recess. It’s normally no fun growing old. As if it’s not bad enough that your knees creak and you can’t read the newspaper unless you hold it at arm’s length – then your memory starts to go.

Do you feel pressured by the ambition, creative energy, and demand for work-life balance of Gen Y employees?  Whether you are an employer or just a more chronologically challenged individual, there seems little doubt Gen Yers are challenging how you work. In Managing Generation Y Bruce Tulgan and Carolyn A. Martin reflect on the latest wave of workers, consumers, and global citizens -- the grown-up children of the late '70s and early '80s. Gen Yers are the most education-minded generation in history Influenced by Baby Boomer parents who value education and a workplace that demands it. Most Gen Yers recognize that the key to their success lies in advanced learning.

In the USA 90% of high school seniors expect to attend college, 70% of them expect to work in professional jobs, 70% of teens believe college is necessary to meet their career goals, 40% of college freshman expect to get their master's degrees. For the "education is cool" generation, the expectation of lifelong education is a fact of life. The good news for Gen Yers is that their talents are in great demand and starting salaries continue to rise.

In Tony Buzan’s New Book ‘Age Proof Your Brain’ the vital issues of the ageing workforce and the important questions it raises are addressed directly. This is not a book of theory or simple observation. In it Tony provides practical methods anyone can use to sharpen their mind. The book offers a 7 Day Get Sharp Plan, backed up with a 7 Week Stay Sharp Plan. Tony shows that anyone can sharpen their mind, and significantly improve their level of creativity, problem solving abilities and contribute to the success of their organisation.

Find Out More

Based on insights from his new book ‘Age Proof Your Brain’ and for the first time anywhere in the world, Tony Buzan, the inventor of the Mind Map® and author of over 100 books, is presenting his outstanding new seminar - Age Proof Your Brain, in Australia.

With conferences in Melbourne and Sydney, Jennifer Goddard, Master Trainer and Director of the Buzan Centre:Aust/NZ and other guest speakers will put each of Tony’s sessions in the context of the ageing workforce in Australia and New Zealand. But the day really belongs to Tony, who will personally present throughout the day. This is an opportunity to personally learn from an international and inspiring expert that is not to be missed.

Conference agenda

Google ‘Tony Buzan’ and more than 700,000 pages of information appear. For ‘Mind Map’ the results are an astonishing 124 million pages. Search in Yahoo and the number of pages jump to over a Million on Tony and 190,000,000 on Mind Map. But this is still a mere hint of the popularity and global reach of the Mind Map concept - and the impact Tony Buzan has created around his inspirational learning tool, which has been seen by over two billion people worldwide, and which has already been used by hundreds of millions. It has been calculated that every second of every day, someone somewhere in the world is creating a Mind Map!

In schools, colleges, businesses and homes from Chile to China, people of all ages, backgrounds and ability now use Mind Maps to learn, memorise, plan, think and create. It is a mind-expanding technique that, once learned, has the capacity to change lives, Buzan says: “People can be successful using only 10% of the cognitive potential of their brains. Mind Mapping is capable of unleashing the power of the other 90% and tapping into latent genius. When people look back on how they were operating before they learned to Mind Map, they say it is as if they were working in the dark using the wrong tools.”
Tony Buzan’s Mind Map Book will do for the brain what Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time did for the universe. …Raymond Keene, O.B.E., Chess Grandmaster, The Times of London

In this one-day Master Mind Seminar Tony Buzan will personally show you how to Age Proof Your Brain. Whether you are an employer or an individual, Tony will guide you through 4 stages to sharpen your mind and give you the insights and tools you need to ensure you and/or your employees meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Australian Conference Dates

Date, City, Venue

• 15 February 2008 - Sydney The American Club, Sydney Harbour
• 19 February 2008 - Brisbane Seminar Cancelled, Email admin@mindwerx.com.au for alternatives.
• 21 February 2008 - Melbourne MCG, Richmond.

Evening prior to conference

• Optional Dinner with Tony Buzan and Jennifer Goddard for conference participants only. Numbers are limited.

Overview Agenda & What you get

Position your organisation as a leader in its field by hosting a Corporate Table of 8 or a Platinum Package at this prestigious event. Secure the best seats in the house for your clients and key staff. Age Proof Your Brain with Tony Buzan is a great opportunity to build relationships, educate and entertain clients, impress prospects or network with key decision makers. Motivate and inspire staff with this exceptional team building experience.

Corporate Tables Receive:

• Preferential group booking rate
• Allocated table seating
• Express VIP check-in
• Company name displayed on table
• Recognition as a Seminar Sponsor on AgeProofYourBrain.com
• All inclusions shown for every participant

The Platinum Corporate Package incudes:

• as for the corporate table of 8 above
• PLUS, each person at the table will receive the Age Proof Your Brain Seminar DVD 'Tony Buzan Uncut in Australia' (total value $2598)

Book Now

Your can attend this unique and highly relevant seminar from Only $495 (+GST), or book a Corporate Table for 8 from $3700 (+GST), or a Platinum Corporate Package for 8 from $4700 (+GST) and save up to $3306.

Seating is cabaret style at tables of 8, so you can work with others throughout the day. Included is the post conference Cocktail Party, a great chance to network with colleagues and to meet Tony Buzan and Jennifer Goddard informally.

Exclusive Tony Buzan Dinner

Held on the evening prior to the conference, limited places are available to conference participants only. This evening includes a Bonus presentation by Tony Buzan on Grass Roots Leaders - The BrainSmart Revolution in Business (only $275+GST per person)