Everything Life Coaching: The Positive Psychology and Science Behind Coaching

Take a trip back to 2022 when Lumia brought coaching to the people at SXSW in Austin, Texas. In this special rebroadcast, you'll hear raw, unfiltered conversations with Lumia students and alumni as they share what coaching truly means to them and how it's transformed their lives.

Recorded live at SXSW by Lumia graduate Marcos Cervantes III, these intimate interviews capture the real heart of coaching. The honest reflections of people in the thick of their coaching journey. From new students discovering their calling to alumni building thriving practices, you'll hear diverse voices united by one thing... the...

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The wellness industry is experiencing a seismic shift, and as coaches, we need to understand what's happening now.

In this eye-opening episode, Lumia Coaching founder Noelle Cordeaux sits down with futurist and Lumia alum Paul Chamberlain (Smart Funny Tortured) to explore the two major trends reshaping wellness in 2025.

(Spoiler alert: every prediction Noelle has made about the wellness industry over the past decade has come true, so you'll want to pay attention to this one.)

We dive deep into the "anti-optimization" movement... a p...

2025 Coaching Trends are here! Ready to understand the seismic shift happening in wellness right now? In this brand new trends episode, Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia Coaching, breaks down the most significant market transformation of 2025... the Great Digital Detox.

As the wellness industry explodes toward $9 trillion by 2028, it's splitting into two distinct camps. While half the market chases high-tech optimization, the other half is desperately seeking analog everything. Noelle shares exclusive market research revealing why "brain rot" became Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, how Gen Z is leading the charge back to pre-digital hobbies, and what this...

Ready to break free from traditional coaching rules? In this brand new episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Kathryn Schwarz, a Lumia alum who discovered that her authentic path looked nothing like conventional life coaching.

Kathryn joins Noelle to share her accordion-like relationship with coaching—from ABC Studios producer to Lumia student (for personal development, not coaching!), to event producer, to Reiki practitioner, to Human Design guide. Hear about how she learned to trust her intuition over strategy, why she stepped away from the "coach" label entirely, and how Human Design revolutionized both her pr...

In a world where AI is reshaping the job market, one thing is becoming crystal clear: human skills are more valuable than ever before.

In this episode, Lumia co-founders John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux dive into why soft skills aren't just "nice to have" anymore. They're absolutely essential for anyone who wants to thrive as a coach or leader in today's marketplace.

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Ready to revolutionize your coaching business? In this brand new episode, we take you behind the scenes of Lumia's completely refreshed business curriculum! Joyce Chen, executive coach, brand strategist, and beloved Lumia instructor, joins Noelle to get into the details of the evolution of our entrepreneurship, branding, and sales training.

You'll discover practical frameworks that transform your unique story into a thriving coaching practice, explore our updated approach to authentic client enrollment, and learn how new tools like AI can complement (never replace!) your coaching business.

Whether you're interested in becoming a coach, a current...

Ready to share your coaching dreams with family and friends? This episode provides a practical, step-by-step approach to announcing your coaching career path to your loved ones. You'll learn how to address common objections, communicate your passion effectively, and create a supportive environment for this important discussion. Whether facing resistance or uncertainty, this episode is perfect for anyone nervous about having "the talk" with family about their coaching goals.

John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.

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Empathy mapping is well known in the world of tech -- how can you use it with your clients, to become a better coach?

John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms.

Become a life coach, and make a b...

How do you make tough decisions, using coaching techniques? Plus, Noelle coaches John live and we get to hear it all!

John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms.

Become a life coach, and make a bigger impact on...

In this episode of Everything Life Coaching, Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) tackles one of the most common questions from coaches: "Do I have to use social media to find clients?"

Discover practical, actionable strategies for building your coaching practice through in-person and virtual communities without relying on social media. Noelle explores how to identify strategic partnerships in your local area, approach potential collaborators, and create meaningful connections that lead to coaching opportunities.

Whether you prefer in-person networking or virtual engagement, this episode provides a roadmap for coaches to expand their reach authentically while playing...

In this episode, we dive into the burning question: Is certification necessary for life coaches? While the life coaching industry remains unregulated we believe there are many very valid reasons for you to get certified.

Life Coach Certification not only sends a strong message of professionalism and dedication to your clients but also equips you with practical coaching theory, techniques, and ethics to deliver impactful sessions. The best training programs offer opportunities for hands-on practice, mentorship, feedback, and business training.

Lumia Coaching's ICF accredited Signature Program, led by expert instructors, is a fantastic option, designed...

John and Noelle chat about a Fortune 500 company that ditched managers for coaches and saw major productivity gains! We also touch on some wild workplace trends and dish out the deets on how coaching might be the secret sauce to a happier, more efficient office.

Welcome to The Everything Life Coaching Podcast brought to you by Lumia -- co-hosts John Kim, known as The Angry Therapist, and Noelle Cordeaux, the visionary CEO of Lumia, join forces to navigate the wide world of positive psychology, personal meaning, and professional life coaching.

Together, they share invaluable insights, as...

What does it look like to invest in yourself as a coach? From learning and credentials to business development and mindset, there's more than meets the eye. (Rebroadcast from 2022) 

John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms.

Become a li...

More and more often we are coming into contact with people who think differently and have other beliefs than us. How can we share ideas? How can we communicate effectively, lovingly and sanely?

John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their ter...

A rebroadcast from the vault! Executive coaching is a well-established and fascinating field -- but what does an executive coach do? Noelle sits down with Lumia instructor Juliann Wiese to discuss.

Juliann Wiese has over 25 years of corporate experience in a variety of capacities including; organization development, talent management, leadership and executive development. She has worked across a wide variety of industries and sectors including health care, hospitality, manufacturing, retail and service industries, and call center environments. Juliann has provided coaching, training and consulting around the world in over a dozen countries. You can contact Juliann here.<...

In a recent heart-to-heart on The Everything Life Coaching Podcast, two seasoned coaches – Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia, and Jason Moss, an experienced business coach, pulled back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive as a professional coach.

They didn't shy away from the tough stuff – the fears that keep them up at night, the self-doubt that creeps in when they least expect it. But they also illuminated the momentum of finding your community, those fellow coaches who lift you up, push you forward and remind you why you started this journey in the first plac...

What are soft skills?

Soft skills have gone through many different names – sometimes they’re now called “durable skills” or “21st century skills”. These “soft skills” are the human qualities that determine our success in work and life – abilities such as establishing a vision, communication, leadership and working with people who have different viewpoints.

Recent studies by Harvard University and the Carnegie Foundation reveal that only 15% of job success comes from technical know-how or, what we would call “hard skills”. An incredible 85% is attributed to having well-honed people skills.

Thinking outside the c...

Re-broadcast from 2020. The art of slowing down and savoring where you are in life -- how to really enjoy where you are and what life has for you.

John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of JRNI Coaching) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by the JRNI Coaching Intensive and JRNI Coaching -- Meaningful education. Real people. No BS. Become a life coach, and make a bigger impact on the world around you!

Lumia Coaching represents light and community in so many ways, and so it is timely to evoke the spirit of the solstice. The field of coaching relies on shedding light on our blind spots so that we can overcome barriers to becoming the person we have always wanted to be.

Lumia was built on the concept of community and shared values - folks find kinship, psychological safety and friendship in our shared spaces. To facilitate community, we host a variety of resources for our students and alumni: Slack channels, Facebook groups, monthly Coaching Cafes, mentor groups, along...

How can we cultivate more gratitude? What does it mean to be grateful?

John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms.

Become a life coach, and make a bigger impact on the world around you!

Schedule a c...

Debunking myths around Positive Psychology! It's not just about chasing happiness; it's the roadmap for genuine human flourishing. Discover the transformative 'Broaden-And-Build' theory and why it's more than just feeling "happy." We'll tackle the pitfalls of 'Toxic Positivity' and explore how embracing the full spectrum of emotions can lead to a richer, more vibrant life. 

John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and ce...

In this episode, we dive into the burning question: Is certification necessary for life coaches? While the life coaching industry remains unregulated we believe there are many very valid reasons for you to get certified.

Life Coach Certification not only sends a strong message of professionalism and dedication to your clients but also equips you with practical coaching theory, techniques, and ethics to deliver impactful sessions. The best training programs offer opportunities for hands-on practice, mentorship, feedback, and business training.

Lumia Coaching's ICF accredited Signature Program, led by expert instructors, is a fantastic option, designed...

Becoming more self-aware is essential for progressing as humans and as coaches. Self-coaching for awareness is a transformative process that involves deep personal reflection and understanding one's own life narrative. In this week's episode, John and Noelle practice self-coaching and share techniques for you to do so too!

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms.

Ready to amplify your impact as a life coach? Let's tal...

Wondering what to ask your future/current coaching clients in session? John and Noelle break down 7 great questions that will get the conversation flowing.

John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms.

Become a life coach, and make a b...

Noelle (CEO of Lumia) and Lumia instructor Joyce Chen discuss purposeful branding and the branding class in the Lumia coach training program.

Joyce Chen helps purpose-minded individuals feel empowered through their stories. She is a passionate storyteller, wanderluster and professionally trained Brand Marketing Professional who lives life through the lens of curiosity. She has a fondness for developing brand strategy, an insatiable curiosity for understanding how people engage with brands and is passionate about helping individuals grow into their Personal Brand of self. With over 15+ years of corporate Brand Strategy & Marketing Experience, she’s launched and developed a...

In a world grappling with wave after wave of challenges, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It's not driven by new technology or policy changes, but by the power of human connection and growth. 

This revolution is coaching, and its impact is reshaping our world in subtle and profound ways.

Recently, Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux sat down with Lumia Instructor Chris Clark to explore this transformation on The Everything Life Coaching podcast. Their conversation revealed the coming waves of change, driven by coaches across various sectors of society. Let's dive into how coaching is not just c...

As a coach, understanding and embracing neurodiversity is important for practicing ethically. It’s also a real opportunity to expand our impact and create truly inclusive spaces for growth and transformation. 

At Lumia, we recognize the importance of this topic, especially as we've come to understand that many members of our own coaching community are neurodiverse. 

Today, let's explore the intersection of neurodiversity and coaching, and how we can better support and empower neurodiverse individuals in our practice as coaches.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia -- at Lumia, we train...

Evoking awareness is a fundamental aspect of creating change in coaching. It's about helping clients see things in new ways, challenge their assumptions (with permission and kindness!), and discover new possibilities. 

As defined by the International Coaching Federation, Evokes Awareness means "facilitating client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy."

This competency is made up of eleven sub-competencies, as awareness is one of the most complex aspects of coaching.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia -- at Lumia, we train and...

In a recent heart-to-heart on The Everything Life Coaching Podcast, two seasoned coaches – Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia, and Jason Moss, an experienced business coach, pulled back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive as a professional coach.

They didn't shy away from the tough stuff – the fears that keep them up at night, the self-doubt that creeps in when they least expect it. But they also illuminated the momentum of finding your community, those fellow coaches who lift you up, push you forward and remind you why you started this journey in the first plac...

Imposter syndrome! We all deal with it, here's how to quash those insecurities and step into your power as a coach.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia -- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a career they love and transform lives, on their terms.

Become a life coach, and make a bigger impact on the world around you!

Schedule a call with us today to discuss your future as a coach.

Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux sat down with Lumia instructor Chris Clark to discuss how coaching is evolving into a powerful social movement.

The global pandemic forced many of us to confront a haunting question: "Is this all there is?"

This collective awakening has fueled a surge in demand for coaching, as people seek ways to create more meaningful lives and careers. Many are now exploring coaching as a new career path, looking to ignite their passions and make a real difference in the world.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia ...

In a recent conversation on the Everything Life Coaching podcast, Lumia co-founders John Kim and Noelle Cordeaux get very real about the impact of personal and professional challenges on their coaching journeys. 

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia -- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a career they love and transform lives, on their terms.

Become a life coach, and make a bigger impact on the world around you!

Schedule a call with us today to discuss your futu...

In this week's episode, John and Noelle explore normative expectations set by our society and how new emerging coaching niches are out there smashing the status quo.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia Coaching. We train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure our graduates have all they need to build a practice they love that transforms lives, on their terms.

Become a life coach, and make a bigger impact on the world around you! Schedule a call with us today to discuss your future as a coach.

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Discover the ICF Core Competency of Active Listening in coaching. Learn the six sub-competencies and how they enhance understanding, trust-building, and change.

In the field of professional coaching, the International Coach Federation (ICF) Core Competencies guide coaches in their practice and professional development.

These core competencies satisfy two needs – they’re both a theoretical framework for the work of coaching and an honest reflection of the collective understanding and commitment of ICF coaches worldwide towards upholding the highest standards in their work.

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we trai...

In this episode, John Kim and Noelle Cordeaux delve into the rise of relational fitness coaching and the pressing need for meaningful connections in today's disconnected world.

Discover the role of communication, empathy, and active listening in fostering deep connections, and explore how coaches can help empower individuals to build authentic and fulfilling relationships. 

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia Coaching. We train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure our graduates have all they need to build a practice they love that transforms lives, on their terms.

Become a life c...

Alignment is about living in a way that feels true to who you are and what you want out of life. As a life coach, getting a handle on living in alignment is key—not just for you to live your own best life, but for your ability to guide your clients effectively. 

In this episode of the Everything Life Coaching podcast, Noelle Cordeaux and leadership coach Charisse M. Williams talk about what alignment means for them - and you!

Charisse M. Williams is a leadership and well-being coach who specializes in helping high-achieving lea...

After coaching for more than a decade, John and Noelle share their insights into what can happen when coaches give advice. Does it help or harm? And if advice-giving isn't empowering for the client, what can coaches do instead?

(This is a re-broadcast from May 2023.)

Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms.

Become a life coach, and make a bigger impact on the wo...

Is professional coaching a scam? Recent articles in major publications like The New York Times and ProPublica have cast a critical eye on the life coaching industry, highlighting serious concerns about unethical practices and questionable training programs. 

Lumia is a leader in the coaching industry and we believe it's important to address these issues head-on. 

Noelle Cordeaux, PCC, CEO of Lumia Coaching, and Chris Clark, PCC, COO and instructor at Lumia, recently sat down on the Everything Life Coaching podcast to discuss these articles, the state of the coaching industry at large, how to identify re...

At this time, the coaching industry is experiencing significant growth. The wellness economy is projected to surge from $5.6 trillion to $8.5 trillion by 2027. The rise in popularity of coaching has been heightened by global events like the pandemic, which sparked a collective realization about the importance of purpose and meaning in our lives.

For those interested in enhancing their coaching mastery and credibility in the field, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) has designed a progressive system of credentials - moving from Associate Certified Coach (ACC) to Professional Certified Coach (PCC) to Master Certified Coach (MCC). This system is...

Hosting retreats can be a transformative experience for both you as a coach as well as for your participants. Whether you're planning a small, intimate gathering or a larger event, the process involves careful planning and attention to detail. 

Lumia Coaching co-founder John Kim has hosted retreats and events of all sizes – from large gatherings to more connected events held at his home and retreat space in Idyllwild, CA.

In this conversation between John and Lumia CEO, Noelle Cordeaux, we'll explore the essential steps to organize and host a successful retreat. 

Everything Life Coac...