coaching & mentoring Archives - Leadership and Coaching Specialists

30 Nov

military people in an ILM Coaching and Mentoring course.

Still serving? How an ILM Course can support your military career

In a previous article, we looked at ILM Coaching and Mentoring opportunities for ex-service personnel using their ELCAS funding. But, what about those of you who are still serving? Nathon Abbott, Our Head of Human Performance, explores the benefits of ILM Coaching and Mentoring courses for active in the military.

27 Nov

An art or a science? How to master Leadership

Mastering leadership, whether you view it as an art or a science, requires a combination of continuous learning, practical experience, and self-awareness. In this article, we look at the 'artistic' and 'scientific' skills that can help you on the journey to mastering leadership.

30 Oct

Life after the Forces: How an ILM course can support your career transition

When you leave the military, it can be hard to know what to do next. We've been there! One option is to add valuable qualifications to your CV. As an accredited ELCAS provider, Pro-Noctis offers funded places on our ILM 5 and ILM7 courses for servicemen and women...

07 Jul

Resilience in a remote world… how we can all learn lessons from Gareth Southgate!

Like every team, the England football team has good days and it has bad days, last weekend was a very good day, and we are hoping for another good day today. 🤞 The defeat to Iceland in Euro 2016, was not such a good day! 🤦 However; we can recover from setbacks, it is our...

26 Jun

What are the similarities between coaching an athlete and mentoring a business executive?

Athletes and Business Executive have many similarities, they both strive for growth, they are ambitious, and they want to succeed. An athlete and a business executive whilst their attire can be most different, both epitomise human performance. However; if both professions are driven by the desire for human performance, why is one coached and the...

20 May

From one entrepreneur to another… why it’s never too late for coaching and mentoring.

A global pandemic could be seen as the worst possible time to start a business, yet for many, the economic downturn has presented an opportunity, an opportunity to pursue a passion, or perhaps just pivot in a difficult situation and look at ways of doing things differently. A record number of start-ups launched in 2020,...

16 Dec

Coaching vs Mentoring in The Workplace

“The world of work is changing. Our research shows that developing coaching and mentoring skills at every level of an organisation is the key to unlocking potential and increasing productivity.” The Institute of Leadership and Management – 2020 Table of Contents Why coaching and mentoring? Coaching vs Mentoring: What’s the difference? What are Coaching and...