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11 Feb

Photograph of a medical professional in full PPE gear - image by Dr Alex Scott.

A Prescription for Progress: The Human Performance Practitioner course

As an experienced consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine at a major trauma centre, Dr Alex Scott found himself at a career crossroads following the Covid-19 pandemic. His quest for both professional and personal growth led him to our Human Performance Practitioner (HPP) course...

15 Jan

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How to motivate your team

Research shows that employee satisfaction often declines at the start of the year. This can show up in tangible ways; for example, absenteeism increases by 20% in January. So, how can you - as a business or team leader - help your people to get motivated?

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...

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...

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...

15 Jul

Pro-Noctis to withdraw from cycling team sponsorship after four successful years

After four remarkable years of partnership and numerous, significant wins and achievements, Pro-Noctis is ending it's sponsorship of Finish Line Racing Team.

02 Jul

Let’s not meet: The impact of too many meetings.

Did you know, that around 72% of all workplace meetings are considered ineffective? Meetings are, of course, an important part of our professional lives. At their best, they can be essential platforms for collaboration, decision-making, and communication. Yet, too many or poorly managed meetings are among the most prevalent causes of employee burnout and frustration...

17 Jun

Culture Check: Why you need a company culture audit

Have you ever considered how well you understand your workplace? Sometimes, getting an outside perspective can be incredibly valuable in objectively observing a company's culture in action. Through a culture audit, we assess various aspects such as communication norms, leadership styles, diversity and inclusion practices, employee engagement, and more...

03 Jun

Photo: Adam Winfield / Through the Lens Media

The Tour of Britain: Pro-Noctis takes to the multi-stage…

From June 6 to 9, the Tour of Britain Women, the UK's largest stage race, will take place. Our sponsored team, Pro-Noctis - 200° Coffee - Hargreaves Contracting, is one of the UCI elite teams participating in the race. Ahead of the action, we had the chance to interview team Captain Amy Gornall and Phil Kelly, Pro-Noctis MD, to learn more about what it takes to compete in a stage race.