team building Archives - Leadership and Coaching Specialists

27 Nov

Dubai and Beyond: Leadership to support long-term growth

David Craig is Pro-Noctis Regional Operations Director for the Middle East and Asia. In this article, he shares his approach to leadership and people development, and why Pro-Noctis is committed to supporting organisations worldwide to develop confident, capable and culturally intelligent leaders and managers...

15 Sep

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Happiness is a Skill: How often do you practice it?

Did you know, happiness is a skill? It's one we can learn and strengthen through the choices we make each day. This skill matters not only in life but in work. We spend a huge proportion of our time in the workplace, and our mindset directly shapes performance, relationships, and resilience. So how do we begin to cultivate happiness as a skill?

08 Sep

Trouble at the Top: How effective is your Senior Leadership Team?

When a senior leadership team is not functioning effectively, the consequences extend far beyond the boardroom. It often impacts how employees behave, make decisions, and perform. At Pro-Noctis, we see this pattern often. It is rarely about bad leaders – it’s about leaders who haven’t been equipped to operate as a true team. So, how can you support your senior leaders?

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...

15 Jan

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How to motivate your team

Research shows that employee satisfaction often declines at the start of the year. This can show up in tangible ways; for example, absenteeism increases by 20% in January. So, how can you - as a business or team leader - help your people to get motivated?

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...

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...

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...

15 Jul

Pro-Noctis to withdraw from cycling team sponsorship after four successful years

After four remarkable years of partnership and numerous, significant wins and achievements, Pro-Noctis is ending it's sponsorship of Finish Line Racing Team.