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A GIANT Night for our Cycling Team

Our very own Jo Tindley - Pro-Noctis athlete and ambassador - recently joined her Finishline racing team for a special 'Panel With' event. It was an evening talking all things high performance and cycling...

23 Mar

InFINNite Happiness?

For six years in a row, Finland has ranked No. 1 as the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. So, what can we learn from the Finnish approach to employee and work-life satisfaction?

13 Mar

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ILM Courses – Could it be the Course for Me?

ILM Coaching and Mentoring qualifications are highly valued and well-recognised amongst employers. But, what exactly is an ILM qualification? Why Coaching and Mentoring? And is this the right course for me? We explain it all...

08 Feb

Showing Compassion in the Workplace

Working out how to respond to a colleague in distress can be tricky for a lot of reasons. Compassion is not a biologically based skill; we don’t just have or don’t have compassion. It is trait that we can all develop and learn. We explain why it is of immense value to practice compassion at work.

23 Jan

Are You Listening?

Many of us likely believe we are good, even effective listeners. Yet, when we speak to teams or organisations, not feeling listened to is such a commonplace complaint or criticism of colleagues or management...

23 Dec

Twist, or Stick: Should you make changes in 2023?

It's a brand new year, and with a new year comes the expectation that we make life-altering resolutions. But, are we always best placed to assess what needs to change in our lives? How can we make sure we enter 2023 with the right approach for us, as individuals or as part of a team?

05 Jun

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What is Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)?

Neuro Linguistic Programming, or NLP, has been in our awareness since the 1970s when Richard Bandler and John Grinder first started looking into the use of language in development and modelling what successful people do in various therapeutic roles. Since then, there have been many contributors to NLP that have broadened the ability of a...

02 Mar

Meet the Trainer: Sally Strazzanti

Over the last 16 years, I have trained hundreds of people at different levels on coaching and mentoring programs, from introduction to coaching programs through to level 7 Masters module programmes. Before working in leadership development and coaching and mentoring, I worked in the health service in human resource management and organisational development. I have...

09 Feb

Are we talking or simply connecting?

We are more connected than ever, but the reality is we rarely speak to one another. With the variety of channels now at our disposal, it’s easy to lose track of what we have said to who, when and on what platform; if it’s not email, it’s text, messenger, or even WhatsApp. You’ve then got...

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...