personal development 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...

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...

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...

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...

19 Mar

Take a closer look: The ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring

Are you considering a Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring? Our ILM 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring programme is highly regarded and one of our most popular courses. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about this programme, and we'll explain why it could be the perfect training solution for you! Let's take a closer look...

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...