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
1. What made you start Xenonex? I have always aspired to set up and run my own business and my background as a coach and consultant provided a fantastic platform to launch Xenonex. Working across different sectors, and having insight of both internal and external coaching strategies, meant that I was able to offer a unique proposition… 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
The definition of a team is “to come together for a common purpose or goal” – whilst in theory and on paper seems perfect, in reality a different picture is painted. Business and team leaders often find themselves in the position of peacemaker when two team members butt heads, or where there is tension within… 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
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
It’s been a busy January for the Xenonex team working with clients up and down (and all across) the UK. At this time of year it can be difficult for managers to keep up with the daily tasks necessary in their jobs and the focus can drift away from developing their skills as a leader…. Read More
As we approach Christmas and take the time to have a break from our hectic work lives and spend time with friends and family this article seems timely. It’s adapted from an original article by Michael E Kibler, the creator of a holistic executive coaching and development program. Good leaders put aside their… 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
Feedback offers a useful part of coaching to help inform self-awareness amongst other things. It enables individuals to learn more about how they come across and analyse any emerging themes. At Xenonex we work with many busy senior level executives who can find it difficult to make time to give their own employees feedback…. 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
If you’re in a position of leadership, it’s likely that at some point you will manage to upset or alienate your team. So how do you get them back on side? These edited tips from Michael Hyatt, a US author, consultant and speaker, might help. Take responsibility. The health of our teams is critically… Read More
These simple questions that I came across recently sparked a great discussion amongst the Xenonex team. Many of us are currently delivering leadership programmes in organisations across the UK, meeting lots of new people and having some great conversations about good (effective?) leadership and management. When asked to share the biggest leadership lesson they’ve… Read More
The Xenonex team spend a lot of time working with some of the most senior employees within an organisation. However, our experience has shown that when leadership is developed throughout an organisation then the outcomes for employees and employer can be significant. I found this edited article by US leadership development consultants Jack Zenger… Read More
At Xenonex we work with many leaders who are new to an organisation or who are managing new teams through a period of great change. I came across the article below online (adapted from ” What New Team Leaders Should Do First” by Carolyn O’Hara) and it sparked some great debate amongst the Xenonex… Read More
I came across this article by Sonia McDonald on Attentional Intelligence and how it can help leaders build more effective teams within their organisations, something we at Xenonex do a lot of! I also recently saw Ruby Wax on stage at Harrogate Theatre discussing her approach to mindfulness – obviously a hot topic at the… Read More
At Xenonex we provide executive coaching in order to maximise the potential of individuals and teams through raised self-awareness. Coaching skills enable managers to build stronger bonds with their team members, support them in taking ownership over their own learning, and help them develop the skills they need to perform at their peak. You… Read More
I have just returned home from a day’s intensive coaching training session with some fantastic delegates who work for a local (but nationally renowned) publishing business. As we talked about how to develop a ‘true coaching culture across the organisation, it reminded me of a set of 10 simple tips outlined by Nick Thomas that… Read More
At Xenonex, we work across both the Public and private sector, and with a diverse range of teams and individuals. However, the subject of Inspirational Leadership transcends across all organisations and remains at the very core of our programme delivery. The best managers are always those who have the ability to lead their team by… Read More