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 leaders create work-life harmony and build strong teams. With 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, focusing on human rights, education, and criminal justice reform, Charisse brings a wealth of knowledge to her coaching practice. As a former executive in various organizations, Charisse has launched program sites, raised millions of dollars, and driven transformational change for communities. Her journey to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and coach was inspired by her own experiences with executive coaching. Charisse is the author of "The Joy of Thriving While Black" and she offers her services through one-on-one coaching, speaking engagements and team-building retreats. To explore Charisse's work, visit her website at www.charissemwilliams.com, or follow her on Instagram: @charisse_m_williams. 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.

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 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.

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 reputable training programs, and the transformative impact coaching can have when practiced ethically. 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.

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 intentionally staircased from one level to the next based on the total number of client coaching hours that a coach has performed because coaching is a craft that requires practice to perfect. In this expanding market, an ICF credential serves as a way to enhance and legitimize your coaching skills. Not only that, with only 50,000 ICF credentialed coaches worldwide, this globally recognized independent seal of approval helps you stand out in an industry that is still largely unregulated, giving clients and employers confidence in your capabilities. 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.

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 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.

One trend that has been gaining attention is the concept of pilgrimages and the profound connection people have with walking in nature. Chris Clark's unique practice, which combines leadership coaching, spiritual mentorship, and shamanic healing, makes her the perfect person to dive into this topic alongside Lumia founder, Noelle Cordeaux. Chris Clark, PCC, is an instructor in Lumia’s life coach training program. She’s also a seasoned leadership coach with a unique practice that integrates nature-based techniques and spiritual mentorship. With a 20-year background in communications, marketing, nonprofit, and higher education spaces, Chris brings a wealth of experience to her coaching practice. Chris has developed a multifaceted approach that combines her diverse interests and expertise into a cohesive body of work. Her coaching practice is rooted in her background in environmental conservation, which sparked her interest in exploring nature-based techniques and spirituality. Chris is also trained as a shamanic healing practitioner, and her coaching incorporates mindfulness, Buddhist philosophy, and indigenous wisdom traditions from a cross-cultural perspective.  Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into today's topic: the significance of pilgrimages and walking in nature. You can connect with her here! 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.

Dive into the essential ICF Core Competency of maintaining presence in coaching, where emotional stability and attention management take center stage. Discover how embracing silence can foster deep reflections and lead to meaningful changes for clients. Learn the art of navigating strong emotions while creating a distraction-free coaching environment. This conversation not only elevates professional coaching practices but also enriches everyday interactions.

Elizabeth J. O., co-founder of Altered States Integration, discusses the integration of psychedelic experiences in coaching. They highlight the importance of the integration process, ethical considerations, mentorship, community support, and contracting in the psychedelic space. The conversation delves into the emergence of psychedelic coaching and the value of continuous learning and nonviolent communication in coaching.

Becoming an effective coach, especially in a corporate or organizational setting, means understanding the tools and strategies for working with people who come from many different experiences. Gender sensitivity is the ability to acknowledge that inequality exists, think deeply about how gender influences people and their lives, and, in some cases, to take action to correct imbalances. In a recent session hosted by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coaching Science Community of Practice, Dr. Christine Vitzthum, one of the few MCC-level coaches in Germany, shared her insights on this subject based on her research conducted at Oxford and information from that session informs this episode! 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.  

For coaches, creating a foundation of trust with their clients is one of the most important aspects of the coaching relationship. From that foundation of trust and safety comes open communication, true reflection, and effective, ongoing personal growth. 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 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.