Xenonex Online Academy was developed in response to the changing needs of our clients and how we can deliver innovative programmes utilising technology. Technology has changed the way of learning and working beyond recognition. Online learning and training in the workplace is a much more efficient and cost effective way of training and developing staff… Read More
Let me introduce you to Ozzy. Having been well and truly cornered by my family, I finally caved in at the end of the summer holidays and agreed to us getting a Puppy. We talked about it on a Saturday teatime… Read More
Thank you very much to everyone who attended the fantastic event at Sky Betting and Gaming on Tuesday 26th June: https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest/leeds-based-sky-betting-gaming-leads-the-way-with-coaching-network-1-9150498 Delighted to see so many like-minded people in a room and having really engaged conversations about all things coaching. Fantastic presentations were delivered in the morning session from the BBC, Morrisons, Skipton Building Society and Sky… Read More
Great working with such an engaged, inspiring and diverse group of delegates on our latest ILM 7 Executive Coaching programme in Leeds – lots of insight, knowledge and experience in coaching senior leaders. We are all managing to have fun along the way, despite having to complete 3 assignments. Enjoying seeing their coaching develop in coach… Read More
Effective coaching in the workplace can bring about transformational and cultural change within an organisation. Coaching skills enable managers to build stronger bonds with their team members and help them develop the skills they need to perform at their peak. If you are looking to develop your expertise and credibility in the fields of… Read More
Many coaches that form part of the ever growing Xenonex team once had to make the decision to go it alone. We know that it is not an easy step but for those of us who are passionate about coaching it has been a way to develop and fulfil our career ambitions. When discussing… Read More
Xenonex are delighted to be again working in partnership with City & Guilds and KPMG in developing Leadership & Management skills within the Further Education Sector. Building on the success of the Certificate in Leadership & Management in FE aimed at middle managers we are now pleased to be part of an additional programme… Read More
This popped into my emails this week and I thought I’d share it with you – something to think about over the weekend? It’s interesting (although not surprising) that all of these are closely aligned with coaching and the work the Xenonex team do with senior leaders. Amazing bosses try to make work meaningful… Read More
Following my last blog about taking a proactive approach to learning – and encouraging those around you to do the same – I thought this was another slightly different look at the benefits of coaching as a tool to improve capacity for learning. Taken from an original article by executive coach Monique Valcour it looks… Read More
A core part of the work the Xenonex team do is supporting individuals with their professional development. No matter what role you perform, taking a proactive approach to learning – and encouraging those around you to do the same – enables us all to grow both on a personal and professional level. This article… Read More
As professional coaches we are used to confronting tricky issues with individuals and teams and using our skills and experience to bring positive outcomes from difficult conversations. One of the benefits of coaching within an organisation is it supports a more open culture and as such brings benefits in terms of how people work within and… Read More
As a leader, whether it’s of a large team in FTSE 100 or a small team in a SME, image matters. Regularly visiting colleges and working with further education leaders across the UK I’m pleased to say that the majority of people I meet understand how important image is. Most leaders are aware of… Read More
Coaching at work has become increasingly popular and research indicates that coaching is an essential tool to maximise performance, leading to individual and organisational success. The Xenonex team have plenty of experience working with leaders and managers already equipped with coaching knowledge and skills. However, we also know some managers are keen to develop… Read More
As you’d expect, the Xenonex team are passionate about the benefits of coaching and have the skills and experience to support you in embedding a coaching culture within your own organisation. We see the results of successful workplace coaching on a daily basis. Given our upcoming Coaching Skills Workshop (Thurs 14 Jan 2016) I thought… Read More
The ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) is the UK’s leading body for management and leadership qualifications, setting the standard for industry-recognised, accredited leadership and management qualifications. All ILM qualifications are accredited by the relevant qualifications frameworks. This means they have the government’s stamp of approval, and have been certified as being fit for… Read More
As an experienced team of coaches we have come across a wide range of issues and challenges over the years. When helping managers to embed coaching within their organisation our own experience means we are very aware of the challenges they face and work with them to help overcome them. This edited article… Read More
These tips about changing your leadership style when your team is highly skilled landed in my in box this week. It got me thinking about all sorts of elements of coaching, many of which have come up over the past few weeks during delivery of our ILM programmes. So I thought I’d share them with… Read More
The Xenonex team are busy coaches at the moment. Our first ILM 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring programme of the year is well underway and we are busy recruiting and preparing for our second programme starting in June. We are also coaching individuals and delivering in-house bespoke coaching programmes within a wide range of… Read More
Employees from private and public sector organisations have benefited from Xenonex’s leading edge Triple A (AAA) Executive, Leadership and Management Development. These programmes are all structured around 3 main principles; Aware, Aspire, Achieve, and aim to maximise and transform the way individual leaders and their organisations work. We always find it interesting to see… Read More
At Xenonex we coach individuals working within complex organisations, many of whom have leadership responsibility across a number of business areas. More and more we are also helping to embed a coaching culture within these organisations. This may involve delivering an in-house coaching programme to a group of managers, or by a company sponsoring… Read More