Articles Archives - Leadership and Coaching Specialists

10 Dec

What is your ‘why’? The importance of purpose in your organisation

Why Are You Doing the Work You’re Doing? Purpose is a key driver of employee motivation and engagement. Yet, over half of UK employees feel disengaged and lack passion for their roles. In our experience, organisations that prioritise purpose see significant boosts in satisfaction, alignment, and performance. A clear purpose inspires individuals and transforms workplaces...

27 Nov

Unlocking My Potential: What the ILM Level 7 Course is really like…

Balancing a career in medicine, cycling coaching, and competing with a UCI continental cycling team, Zoe Langham was keen to develop their skills. Her recent experience with the ILM Level 7 leadership course has been transformative, offering insights into the art of being an effective leader. In this interview, Zoe shares her course experience, including the challenges and the key takeaways...

11 Nov

How to Build Trust at Work?

Trust is absolutely essential for an effective team. When team members feel safe with each other and their leaders, they can share ideas, admit mistakes, and learn together. But without trust, people might hold back and avoid responsibility, which can stifle creativity. Building and maintaining trust takes ongoing effort and consistent practice. Let's look at how, and why you should focus on building trust in your workplace...

28 Oct

Do you want to become a better Manager or Leader?

One of our most popular qualifications is the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring. What unites many of our participants is their experience working with people and their goal to enhance their leadership skills. But what makes this course such a good fit for so many? And is the ILM 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring right for you? Let's find out...

07 Oct

What to Do If You Disagree with Your Boss

Disagreeing with your boss or colleagues can be tough, but it's all part of working together. It's important to approach these differences with care and self-awareness. The good news is that when handled correctly, disagreements can actually improve communication, collaboration, and relationships...

24 Sep

#ByYourSide: Pro-Noctis partners with Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation

For the last few months, we have been working with the Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation on a new leadership development initiative. The #ByYourSide programme is dedicated to supporting the career growth of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds and other protected groups...

09 Sep

Understanding Human Factors and its impact on the workplace

As humans, we are prone to making mistakes. Human Factors is about making sure that people, tasks, equipment, and the work environment all work well together. It involves understanding and managing the capabilities and limitations of people within their working environment. This is particularly key within complex organisations and systems, or a high-stakes environment where the consequences of errors can be severe...

19 Aug

Let’s Talk: Internal communication really matters

Many of the companies we work with struggle with effective internal communication. The impact this can have on the workplace is significant and is not to be underestimated. Poor communication can lead to confusion, reduced staff engagement, and a weakened company culture, ultimately impacting overall organisational effectiveness and efficiency. So, how can you improve your company's communication?

30 Jul

Beyond the Podium: Ed Clancy’s journey of Resilience, Teamwork, and Self-Discovery

The 2024 Olympics are underway. For the first time since 2008, Ed Clancy OBE won't be competing. Having retired in 2021, the three-time Olympic gold medallist reflects on his record-setting career. Beyond the wins and the titles, Ed's story is a tale of resilience, self-improvement and the power of understanding performance...

21 Jul

Introducing the ‘Rising Star’ Programme: Empowering Community Health Partnership’s future leaders

Working with Community Health Partnerships (CHP), Pro-Noctis has developed a bespoke leadership development programme aimed at nurturing the next generation of leadership talent within the organisation...