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Mountains to Climb: Learnings from “The Toughest Amateur Bike Race in The World”, Part 2

Part 2 of our Founder and Managing Director Phil's experience of the toughest amateur bike race in the world. 7 days on a bike, 20100 meters of climbing and 755km travelled...Phil shares his final learnings from the physical and mental challenge of a lifetime!

11 Sep

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Mountains to Climb: Learnings from “The Toughest Amateur Bike Race in The World”, Part 1

Pro-Noctis Founder and Managing Director, Phil Kelly, has just returned from taking part in the toughest amateur bike race in the world, 'The 7-Day Haute Route Alps'. Phil shares his learning from competing on some of the biggest climbs in cycling, and what it took to get him to the finish line...

04 Sep

with home and mobile-working practices becoming increasingly commonplace, it can feel impossible to disengage and close off from work.

Back to work? How to Deal with Feeling Overwhelmed

With home and mobile-working practices becoming increasingly commonplace, it can feel impossible to disengage from work. Left unbridled, our all-hours accessibility can easily contribute to feelings of overwhelm. We wanted to share some general tips on how you can find a balance between being on top of things...

21 Aug

Coaching Greatness: What Great Coaching Can Do For You?

Coaching can absolutely enhance someone's personal and professional development. Great coaching works to maximise someone’s unique potential. So, what makes great coaching great? and what should you be looking for from your coaching sessions?

02 Aug

Lessons from the Front: What it Takes to Lead an Elite Team

Fresh from leading Pro-Noctis Heidi Kjeldsen 200 Degrees Coffee - our sponsored cycling team - to claim the Women's National Circuit Series title, team captain Amy Gornall shares her insights, learnings and experiences as the rider at the helm of the best women's elite cycling team in the UK.

24 Jul

The Right Stuff: The Power of Finding the Right Training for You

We know the impact the right training can have on an individual and on an organisation. Yet, we often hear from people who have not gained the results they wanted in the past. So, how do you make sure you are investing your time, your money and your energy into the right kind of training?

05 Jun

Turning Things Around: Pro-Noctis Supports South Tees NHS Trust to Improve Performance

Following a disappointing inspection result in 2019, South Tees NHS Foundation Trust partnered with Pro-Noctis to develop bespoke training programmes for the organisation. Over the course of three years, we worked together to develop the leadership and performance culture, and the results of the latest Trust inspection speak for themselves!

22 May

Guaranteed Gains: How to Invest in Your Leaders

From directly influencing profitability to helping embed company culture, effective leadership and management can make or break an organisation. At Pro-Noctis, our years of experience delivering leadership training and development programmes across the world has shown us the most effective ways organisations can invest in their leaders and see the serious benefits...

26 Apr

Why a Positive Company Culture is Vital

How can you determine if your organisation has a good company culture? As performance consultants, company culture is one of the first things we take a close look at. An organisation's culture, and how that culture is communicated, has never been more important to business success...

Podcasts

17 Mar

THE P3 PODCAST – SEASON 2 – EPISODE 9 – ANDY BANKS

Episode 9 – Andy Banks – Father Son Golf Phil is joined by the father in Instagram account Father_Son_Golf Andy Banks! They talk about Andy’s son Riley, how he got into the game and the pros and cons of running a successful Instagram account. Andy also gives his top tips for boosting your own Instagram...

08 Mar

THE P3 PODCAST – SEASON 2 – EPISODE 8 – CHERIE PRIDHAM

Episode 8 – Cherie Pridham – Cycling Legend Phil is joined by Israel Start-Up Nation’s new Sports Director Cherie Pridham! They talk about Cherie’s working history, how Covid put the final nail in the coffin for Vitus Pro Cycling team and how she was quickly appointed to her new position. Lisa goes on to talk...

05 Mar

THE P3 PODCAST – SEASON 2 – EPISODE 7 – LISA UPTON

Episode 7 – Lisa Upton – Transformational Wellbeing Coach Pro-Noctis director and host of the P3 Podcast Phil Kelly is joined by Transformational Wellbeing Coach Lisa Upton! They talk about Lisa’s medical history, the craniotomy that was performed on her to remove a tumour from her brain and how this journey led her into the...

24 Feb

THE P3 PODCAST – SEASON 2 – EPISODE 6 – AMY COKAYNE

Episode 6 – Amy Cokayne – England and Harlequins Women’s Rugby Director of Pro-Noctis and host of the P3 Podcast Phil Kelly is joined by English Rugby star Amy Cokayne! They talk about Amy’s military career, the influence her family have had on her and her thoughts on the upcoming world cup. Amy also chats...

17 Feb

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THE P3 PODCAST – SEASON 2 – EPISODE 5 – PHIL JONES MBE

Episode 5 – Phil Jones MBE – MD Brother U.K. Phil is joined by the Managing Director of Brother UK Phil Jones! They talk about the importance of personal growth and development in leadership, tactics for running a healthy and happy workplace and the challenges all businesses have faced during Covid-19. Phil talks about his...

10 Feb

THE P3 PODCAST – SEASON 2 – EPISODE 4 – GREG WHYTE OBE

Episode 4 – Greg Whyte OBE Phil is joined by former Olympian and Sports Scientist Professor Greg Whyte! They talk about the challenges we have all faced during 2020, the importance of keeping active and how rest and recovery are as important as hard work. They give advice on how we can all cultivate and...

03 Feb

THE P3 PODCAST – SEASON 2 – EPISODE 3 – MARTIN OFFIAH

Episode 3 – Martin Offiah – Rugby League Hall of Famer. Phil is joined by Rugby Hall-of-Famer and Legend Martin Offiah! They talk about Martin’s highlight-filled career and the many aspects of his mindset that helped him accomplish this. They speak about how adversity, when faced in the correct way, can fuel someone’s elite performance....

26 Jan

THE P3 PODCAST – SEASON 2 – EPISODE 2 – ED CLANCY

Episode 2 – Ed Clancy – 3 x Olympic Cycling Champion. Phil is joined by 3 x Olympic Gold Medalist Cyclist and the new P3 Podcast Co-host; Ed Clancy! They talk about Ed’s thoughts on what makes a great cyclist, the mindset one must develop in order to succeed in the world of cycling, and...

13 Jan

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THE P3 PODCAST – SEASON 2 – EPISODE 1- GERAINT THOMAS

Episode 1 – Geraint Thomas – Tour De France Winner and Multiple Olympic Cycling Champion. In This episode Phil is joined by Tour De France Champion Geraint Thomas and Olympic Gold Medalist Cyclist Ed Clancy. They discuss Geraint’s slow rise to becoming Tour De France winner, his injuries in graphic detail, and reflect on how...