Phil Kelly, Author at Leadership and Coaching Specialists

16 Apr

Stress Awareness Month: Rethinking workplace stress

April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is often framed as a personal issue, but it’s largely shaped by the environments we work in, including how work is designed and led. In this article, we explore why employee stress is a business risk, and what organisations can do to move from reactive support to a more proactive, sustainable and healthy approach...

13 Apr

Say It Right: The art of feedback at work

Performance feedback sits at the heart of how people improve at work, yet it’s one of the areas many managers struggle to get right. It can feel uncomfortable, easy to delay, or difficult to land well. This article explores how to make feedback more useful, practical and part of everyday performance...

16 Mar

Learning and Development - is training the right solution?

Learning and Development: Closing the gap between investment and impact

Organisations are investing heavily in learning and development, yet the impact is often inconsistent. We look at why learning doesn’t always translate into meaningful change, and what you can do to make that investment count...

16 Feb

Authentic Leadership: Why it matters more than ever

“Be authentic” is advice most leaders will have heard at some point. It sounds straightforward, but authenticity isn’t something you can suddenly decide to demonstrate. In this article, we look at why authentic leadership has such a practical impact on trust and performance, and how you can develop authenticity...

12 Jan

When stress stacks up: How managers can support their teams

With 91% of UK adults reporting high or extreme stress over the past year, leaders can no longer treat stress as a personal issue that employees should “push through.” Unmanaged stress isn’t just a wellbeing problem; it’s an organisational risk. Effective leadership creates the conditions where pressure is absorbed rather than accumulated.

27 Nov

Dubai and Beyond: Leadership to support long-term growth

David Craig is Pro-Noctis Regional Operations Director for the Middle East and Asia. In this article, he shares his approach to leadership and people development, and why Pro-Noctis is committed to supporting organisations worldwide to develop confident, capable and culturally intelligent leaders and managers...

15 Sep

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Happiness is a Skill: How often do you practice it?

Did you know, happiness is a skill? It's one we can learn and strengthen through the choices we make each day. This skill matters not only in life but in work. We spend a huge proportion of our time in the workplace, and our mindset directly shapes performance, relationships, and resilience. So how do we begin to cultivate happiness as a skill?

08 Sep

Trouble at the Top: How effective is your Senior Leadership Team?

When a senior leadership team is not functioning effectively, the consequences extend far beyond the boardroom. It often impacts how employees behave, make decisions, and perform. At Pro-Noctis, we see this pattern often. It is rarely about bad leaders – it’s about leaders who haven’t been equipped to operate as a true team. So, how can you support your senior leaders?

16 Jun

Working and Studying: How can you do both?

Signing up for a professional course or qualification can be game-changing. if you’re considering something like our ILM Level 5 or HPP course, the good news is they are designed for people exactly like you: busy, working, and ready to grow. Here’s how to make it manageable and to truly get the most from your experience...

12 May

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Building a Stronger Workplace Community

A strong workplace community is the foundation for psychological safety, trust, and shared purpose. It creates the conditions where people can do their best work. Inspired by Mental Health Awareness Week, we wanted to some insights and ideas to help you build a workplace where mental wellbeing – and performance - can truly flourish...