leadership training Archives - Leadership and Coaching Specialists

09 Sep

Understanding Human Factors and its impact on the workplace

As humans, we are prone to making mistakes. Human Factors is about making sure that people, tasks, equipment, and the work environment all work well together. It involves understanding and managing the capabilities and limitations of people within their working environment. This is particularly key within complex organisations and systems, or a high-stakes environment where the consequences of errors can be severe...

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...

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...

08 Apr

The Middle Matters: Understanding the vital role of middle management

We repeatedly hear from middle managers who feel underutilised and underappreciated at work. Many have been inadequately trained, offered limited support, and feel as if they lack authority. Yet, they often have to navigate the needs of those above them and below them, answering to both leadership and their teams...

11 Mar

Lessons from 10 Years in Business

We recently celebrated a significant milestone: our tenth birthday! A whole decade of helping our clients by shaping leaders, supporting performance, and creating functional workplace cultures. As we reflect on our first decade of business, we see that our journey has been defined not only by our accomplishments but also by the valuable lessons we have learned along the way. Here are just ten of our key learnings...

20 Feb

Phil Kelly, Managing Director of Pro-Noctis

At the Helm: Introducing Phil Kelly

On March 21, we will be hosting our first-ever High-Performance Seminar! Offering attendees a chance to gain a complete understanding of high performance, the day will also feature talks from VIP experts. The man behind this event is Phil Kelly - Pro-Noctis' Founder and MD. In his own words this event is "an opportunity to bring people together...to share knowledge and stories so that we can all improve our life experience..."

12 Feb

Resilience training - Commonwealth Games Leadership, 2022

How to build resilience as a leader

In the worlds of sports and business, resilience is often what sets exceptional performers apart from good ones. Resilience is a critical quality that enables individuals to respond to changes in circumstances, make sound decisions despite pressure, and maintain their focus on long-term goals. So, can you become more resilient? We believe it is certainly worth trying to...

06 Feb

Introducing Phil Jones MBE

On March 21, we will be hosting our first-ever High-Performance Seminar! Offering attendees a chance to gain a complete understanding of high performance, the day will also feature talks from VIP experts. We are thrilled to welcome Phil Jones MBE as a keynote speaker. Phil's career journey and experience of shaping high performing teams means he has unrivalled understanding about how you can inspire people to achieve their goals...

15 Jan

Should I sign up for an ILM Level 7 Course?

If you have found your way to this article, the chances are you've got some coaching experience. You may already hold coaching qualifications, working independently or within an organisation. But, as you know, the pursuit of excellence and expertise is an ongoing journey. If you are considering ways to advance your coaching career, signing up for an ILM Level 7 could be the ideal step towards becoming an advanced coach.

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!