Xen

Xen (pronounced Zen) Angelides is a passionate leader in the world of health, mindset, and transformation. With over 36 years of global experience in fitness, coaching, and wellbeing, Xen blends science, soul, and strategy to help people unlock their full potential—from the boardroom to the yoga mat. Xen’s journey began in the early 1980s, when, as a young teen facing schoolyard bullying, he turned to bodybuilding and martial arts for strength and confidence. What started with a pair of dumbbells and a deep drive for self-discovery sparked a lifelong commitment to helping others rise through movement, mindset, and mastery. He went on to earn a degree in Sports Science from the University of Wollongong, majoring in exercise physiology, nutrition, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Throughout his career, Xen has held leadership roles with international fitness brands, trained royalty and politicians in Malaysia (where he pioneered the personal training industry), and spoken on world stages including FILEX, China-Fit, and IHRSA. But it was the transformative power of yoga that truly shifted Xen’s path inward. In 2012, he began his journey as a yoga student, completing his teacher training with Fire Shaper Australia. Yoga offered him healing, clarity, and balance—and inspired him to share this practice with others seeking real, sustainable wellbeing. Today, Xen is the Founder of Thrive Now Coaching Academy, where he mentors high-performing leaders and teams to master the inner game—building emotional resilience, clarity, and focus without compromising on values or life balance. His work combines cutting-edge mindset coaching with somatic awareness, yoga, and nervous system support. His mission: to help people feel strong, centred, and aligned in every area of their life. With authenticity, empathy, and an infectious enthsiasm, Xen continues to guide his community toward a higher quality of life—where thriving isn’t just a goal, it’s a way of being.