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Sunday Night Blues or Career Red Flags? Exploring back-to-work dread.

Sunday night. For some of us, the shadow of Monday morning transforms the end of the weekend into a source of stress and dread. The “Sunday blues” as they’re often called, can feel even more overwhelming after some extended time off over Christmas. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. A LinkedIn survey found that…

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

“Purpose is not just a feel-good concept; it’s a powerful driver of organisational success.” – Pro-Noctis Are you part of a purpose-driven organisation? We constantly read articles and see online posts stating that employees want a sense of purpose. Purpose connects individuals to a greater meaning in their work, driving motivation, engagement, and satisfaction. Yet,…

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

Balancing a career in medicine, coaching, and competing with a UCI continental cycling team, Zoe Langham was keen to develop her skills. Zoe’s recent experience with the ILM Level 7 leadership course has been transformative, giving her tools, self-awareness, and insights into the art of being an effective leader. In this interview, Zoe shares her…

How to Build Trust at Work?

“Great teams have trust at the heart of their success. If you don’t trust each other, you’ll play safe. Trust makes it possible to aim higher. To leap further and to know someone has your back if you fall.”  – Adam Grant, author of Hidden Potential. Many companies and leaders we collaborate with seek to improve…

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. Over recent years, we have had the pleasure of supporting many professionals from various fields—including healthcare, education, retail, finance, and the charity sector—to achieve an ILM Level 5. Despite the differences in their professional backgrounds, what unites many…

What to Do If You Disagree with Your Boss

“We can agree to disagree, but we don’t need to be disagreeable.” — John Wooden Inevitably, we will all disagree with people from time to time. A difference of opinion with a senior colleague or your boss, however, may feel particularly disconcerting! Maybe you don’t agree with the trajectory of a project, the implementation of…