performance Archives - Leadership and Coaching Specialists

11 Nov

How to Build Trust at Work?

Trust is absolutely essential for an effective team. When team members feel safe with each other and their leaders, they can share ideas, admit mistakes, and learn together. But without trust, people might hold back and avoid responsibility, which can stifle creativity. Building and maintaining trust takes ongoing effort and consistent practice. Let's look at how, and why you should focus on building trust in your workplace...

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...

24 Sep

#ByYourSide: Pro-Noctis partners with Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation

For the last few months, we have been working with the Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation on a new leadership development initiative. The #ByYourSide programme is dedicated to supporting the career growth of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds and other protected groups...

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...

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?

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...

22 Apr

Wheels in Motion: Pro-Noctis joins The British Continental as a partner sponsor

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The British Continental, a platform dedicated to showcasing and elevating British road racing. Together with The British Continental, we'll continue championing British cycling and the growth of the domestic scene. To find out more about our partnership and what it means, read on...

25 Mar

Coaching Supervision: A must for coaches and mentors

Are you an experienced coach or mentor? Are you undertaking or facilitating supervision? We are delighted to offer an Institute Approved Coach/ Mentor Supervision Training programme that will equip you with the knowledge and the skills you require to practice as a competent and confident coach/mentor supervisor...

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...

22 Jan

Introducing Jane Viljoen

In March, we will be hosting our first ever High-Performance Coaching Seminar! Join us and gain a complete understanding of the power of high-performance coaching. We are thrilled to be joined at the event by Multi Award-Winning Corporate Psychologist Jane Viljoen. The only Executive Coach in the UK qualified with her unique credentials, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Jane is a renowned expert in maximising human potential...