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
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
We’ve written before about importance of listening as a tool for great leaders and it is always good to recall the oft repeated phrase about having two ears and one mouth and using them proportionally. Coaching others isn’t always easy. Daily pressures, expectations along with life and career demands often overtake our work, leaving limited… Read More
Without a doubt one of the most important and effective things you can do to nurture and in turn retain talent within your business is to provide them with personal development opportunities and further to that, support them with it. Personal development can encompass anything from new skill training to leadership and management development right… Read More
The Xenonex team regularly see the positive benefits of embedding a coaching culture within an organisation. Here Danone and Cancer Research UK explain why they chose to develop coaching and mentoring amongst their workforce. Danone digs deeper Danone recognised that, despite expectations for continued growth amid turbulent market conditions for others, projections for that growth… 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
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
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
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
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
Our work at Xenonex means we regularly see the great benefits of a coaching and mentoring culture within an organisation. Developing talented individuals through a mentoring programme within your workplace leads to success on many levels. So, if you want to establish a mentoring culture within your organisation, where should you start? Here are… Read More
The Xenonex team are busy preparing our ILM7 programme in Executive Coaching and Mentoring which starts in Leeds next week. We are looking forward to meeting our new delegates and starting work together. We are thrilled that there has been such a high level of interest and demand for places on this open programme… Read More
It’s been a busy few weeks lately with the Xenonex team delivering coaching programmes all over the UK. In Bristol we are working with employees from a number of senior teams in order to start to embed a coaching culture within the organisation. Whilst in Essex our leadership development programme develops staff to become… Read More
Understanding the context of coaching and mentoring in a strategic business environment can ensure that individuals and the business they work for get the most out of an employee mentoring programme. There are many ways in which good employee mentoring can help contribute to a successful business, here are a few that have come… 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. Here business consultant, author and executive, Jesse Lyn Stoner shares a lovely story about her… 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