
Everything Life Coaching: The Positive Psychology and Science Behind Coaching
Life coaching tips and theory with Noelle Cordeaux from Lumia Coach Training.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 28min
Life Coaching Skills Can Make You A Better Leader (Here's How)
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.
The real world impact of soft skills
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 context of work, it often seems that almost all our success can be traced back to strong interpersonal skills. So what constitutes personal success? Strong relationships, enriching experiences, and the ability to make good decisions that benefit us and others. These skills are ever more crucial in a world where loneliness is alarmingly common and where technology often keeps people apart or causes more pain than harmony.
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 call with us today to discuss your future as a coach.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin, used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.

Dec 27, 2024 • 27min
The Art of Slowing Down
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!
Music in this episode is by Keshco, used under a creative commons license.
The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.

Dec 20, 2024 • 30min
Embracing Light: Why the Solstice is an Ideal Celebration of Community
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 with live and virtual gatherings. Resource sharing is the foundation of what we do.
We know how beneficial engagement is for our people, and so want to offer the importance of ritual and community to you this solstice. As you think about the weeks ahead, what seeds can you plant for yourself?
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 call with us today to discuss your future as a coach.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin, used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.

Nov 29, 2024 • 32min
The Science of Gratitude & Cultivating Gratefulness!
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 call with us today to discuss your future as a coach.
Music in this episode is by Keshco, used under a creative commons license.
The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke with Production Support from Rithu Jagannath.

Nov 22, 2024 • 21min
The Science Behind Positive Psychology (Using Broaden and Build Theory in Life Coaching!)
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 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 call with us today to discuss your future as a coach.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin, used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.

Nov 15, 2024 • 27min
Do You Need Certification as a Life Coach?
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 to launch a thriving coaching practice.
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, ask thought-provoking questions, and provide practical advice to help you break free from stagnation and make meaningful strides in your personal and professional life. This podcast is an invitation to explore your own story and redefine your path, infused with authenticity, humor, and no-nonsense truths.
Brought to you by Lumia -- The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is dedicated to offering meaningful education from real people, cutting through the noise and empowering you to make a larger, more profound impact on the world around you.
This episode features music by Keshco, utilized under a creative commons license.
The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is produced and audio engineered by Amanda Meyncke.
Schedule a call with us today to discuss becoming a life coach.

Nov 8, 2024 • 28min
How to Life Coach Yourself (And Build Self Awareness!)
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 talk about your coaching future! Book a call with us today.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin, used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.

Nov 1, 2024 • 26min
7 Great Questions to Ask as a Life Coach
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 bigger impact on the world around you!
Schedule a call with us today to discuss your future as a coach.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin, used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.

Oct 25, 2024 • 28min
Purposeful Branding & Niche for Coaches (ft. Joyce Chen)
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 variety of commercial & lifestyle luxury brands. Joyce grew up in California after moving from Taiwan to the U.S. and attended the University of California Berkeley studying Mass Communications & Public Policy.
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 call with us today to discuss your future as a coach.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin, used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke with assistance from Rithu Jagannath.

Oct 18, 2024 • 40min
How Coaching is Changing the World (And How You Can Be Part of It)
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 changing lives, but changing our world.
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.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin, used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.
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