Improvement Archives - Leadership and Coaching Specialists

16 Apr

Stress Awareness Month: Rethinking workplace stress

April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is often framed as a personal issue, but it’s largely shaped by the environments we work in, including how work is designed and led. In this article, we explore why employee stress is a business risk, and what organisations can do to move from reactive support to a more proactive, sustainable and healthy approach...

16 Mar

Learning and Development - is training the right solution?

Learning and Development: Closing the gap between investment and impact

Organisations are investing heavily in learning and development, yet the impact is often inconsistent. We look at why learning doesn’t always translate into meaningful change, and what you can do to make that investment count...

12 Jan

When stress stacks up: How managers can support their teams

With 91% of UK adults reporting high or extreme stress over the past year, leaders can no longer treat stress as a personal issue that employees should “push through.” Unmanaged stress isn’t just a wellbeing problem; it’s an organisational risk. Effective leadership creates the conditions where pressure is absorbed rather than accumulated.

16 Jun

Working and Studying: How can you do both?

Signing up for a professional course or qualification can be game-changing. if you’re considering something like our ILM Level 5 or HPP course, the good news is they are designed for people exactly like you: busy, working, and ready to grow. Here’s how to make it manageable and to truly get the most from your experience...

22 Apr

“Transformative!”: Our Work with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Over the past five years, Pro-Noctis has worked with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Following a disappointing inspection rating in 2019, the NHS Trust was committed to more effectively empowering its staff and leaders. Through customised programmes, the Pro-Noctis and South Tees work has proven to be transformative...

31 Mar

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: How to Overcome Rejection

Understanding how to deal with rejection is crucial for personal and professional development. Knowing how to navigate these challenging moments allows us to build resilience, learn from our experiences, and ultimately progress toward our goals and ambitions...

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...

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...

14 May

Survey Says: The value of your employee engagement surveys

Employee engagement surveys are a common starting point for companies looking to gauge employee engagement, but simply conducting staff surveys will not yield results. How, when and why you ask for staff feedback - and what you do with that feedback - can be definitive for your organisational health...

19 Dec

New Year, not-so-new you: The power of small changes.

The new year often brings about a desire to make some changes, and our resolutions often revolve around bettering our performance and wellbeing. The good news is that small changes can have a direct and lasting impact. We are sharing some strategies for making subtle adjustments to your daily routine and mindset, which can help boost your overall performance. By starting small, you can make big strides!