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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...

13 Apr

Say It Right: The art of feedback at work

Performance feedback sits at the heart of how people improve at work, yet it’s one of the areas many managers struggle to get right. It can feel uncomfortable, easy to delay, or difficult to land well. This article explores how to make feedback more useful, practical and part of everyday performance...

12 May

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Building a Stronger Workplace Community

A strong workplace community is the foundation for psychological safety, trust, and shared purpose. It creates the conditions where people can do their best work. Inspired by Mental Health Awareness Week, we wanted to some insights and ideas to help you build a workplace where mental wellbeing – and performance - can truly flourish...

27 Nov

Unlocking My Potential: What the ILM Level 7 Course is really like…

Balancing a career in medicine, cycling coaching, and competing with a UCI continental cycling team, Zoe Langham was keen to develop their skills. Her recent experience with the ILM Level 7 leadership course has been transformative, offering insights into the art of being an effective leader. In this interview, Zoe shares her course experience, including the challenges and the key takeaways...

19 Aug

Let’s Talk: Internal communication really matters

Many of the companies we work with struggle with effective internal communication. The impact this can have on the workplace is significant and is not to be underestimated. Poor communication can lead to confusion, reduced staff engagement, and a weakened company culture, ultimately impacting overall organisational effectiveness and efficiency. So, how can you improve your company's communication?

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...

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.

19 Sep

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...