| BecomingX | |
| Formation: | 201901 |
| Type: | Private Limited Company |
| Purpose: | To create a world where everyone can realise their potenital |
| Headquarters: | London |
| Services: | 1) Corporate training 2) Education 3) Films 4) Social impact |
| Leader Title: | Co-founder and CEO |
| Leader Name: | Paul Gurney |
| Leader Title2: | Co-founder |
| Leader Name2: | Bear Grylls |
| Website: | https://becomingx.com |
BecomingX is a UK-based learning and development company, founded in 2019 by former Accenture Sustainability Director Paul Gurney and television presenter and adventurer Bear Grylls[1] . It works with companies, schools and disadvantaged groups with the aim of helping people to build skills and realise their potential.[2] [3]
BecomingX is known for filming people who have achieved extraordinary things in their lives.[4] These contributors share their personal stories in BecomingX's films, and discuss the skills, knowledge, attitudes and relationships they believe are needed to succeed.[5] Interviewees include Presidents, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, Olympic gold medallists, Oscar winners, astronauts, CEOs, scientists, military leaders and humanitarians. In addition to high-profile figures, BecomingX also features interviews with individuals who have overcome significant personal challenges to achieve success in their respective fields. These stories form part of the company's broader research program into human achievement and potential. BecomingX's films are available on several airlines after signing a partnership with inflight entertainment providers Anuvu.[6]
In May 2023, the TV series 'Becoming Xtraordinary'[7] was released in partnership with global family entertainment streamer Da Vinci and Chrome Productions.[8] The 10 episode series, described as an 'aspirational, real-life series that showcases the skills, character and resilience needed to succeed',[9] is introduced by Bear Grylls and showcases BecomingX's films with inspiring people, with commentary and discussion from British TV presenter Mwaksy Mudenda and American YouTuber Evan Edinger. Becoming Xtraordinary was recognised as an Honoree by The Webby Awards.[10]
BecomingX is a B Corporation, a company certified to meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance. As of May 2024, it held the highest B Corp score in the UK,[11] with a score of 179.8,[12] and has the third highest score globally.
In 2021, BecomingX established the BecomingX Foundation,[13] a charitable organisation aimed at delivering the company's mission in low-income countries and disadvantaged communities.
In 2023, BecomingX Foundation and BecomingX partnered with Accenture and Amazon[14] to launch BecomingX Ukraine,[15] an educational platform designed to help Ukrainian adults build digital skills and secure employment.[16] The platform also supports school students in developing key life skills. High-profile contributors to the project include Ukrainian footballer Andriy Shevchenko, tennis player Elina Svitolina, TV presenter Masha Efrosinina, and former world heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko.[17] BecomingX Ukraine was launched in Kyiv in May 2024 and received significant attention in the Ukrainian media.[18] [19]
Since 2023, BecomingX has worked with KPMG[20] to provide BecomingX Education to all schools in Guernsey[21] and the Cayman Islands.
Notable contributors who have been filmed by BecomingX include: