
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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May 26, 2023 • 32min
Not Your Mama’s Life Coach: A Roundup of Coaching Niches That Smash The Status Quo
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.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin and used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Rithu Jagannath.

May 19, 2023 • 26min
Relational Fitness Coaching: An Antidote to the Loneliness Epidemic
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 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 and used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Rithu Jagannath.

May 12, 2023 • 25min
What Happens When A Coach Gives Advice (And Why You Shouldn’t)
Coaching experts John and Noelle discuss the limitations of giving advice in coaching, emphasizing the importance of asking powerful questions. They explore the power of physical experiences in coaching sessions, such as tingles and chills. The distinction between feelings and intuition is explored, along with strategies for discerning between the two. The relationship between intuition and fear is examined, emphasizing the value of exploring patterns and using questions instead of advice.

May 5, 2023 • 34min
Coaching Framework for Self Acceptance
Explore the concept of self-acceptance and the impact of internal and external standards. Delve into the meaning of life and letting go of ego. Discuss the challenges of expressing oneself on social media and the importance of authenticity. Hear personal experiences with eating disorders and overcoming body dysmorphia. Reflect on balancing multiple activities and perception of success. Discover the power of self-acceptance for personal growth and living a fulfilling life.

Apr 28, 2023 • 30min
Why the Workforce Needs To Train Managers As ICF Credentialed Coaches
John and Noelle discuss insights gleaned at the 2023 SXSW Wellness Expo. They talk about the workforce crisis and a growing urgency to credential managers as ICF coaches - and what's at stake by not doing so.
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.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin and used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Rithu Jagannath.

Apr 21, 2023 • 30min
Top 4 Trends for Life Coaches from the 2023 Global Wellness Summit
The Global Wellness Summit is one of the only organizations in the world that actually tracks data and trends around the $3.4 trillion wellness market. John and Noelle discuss the top 4 trends and why these reports are incredibly important.
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, and used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Rithu Jagannath.

Apr 14, 2023 • 32min
The Importance of Learning and Change as an Adult
Do we ever stop learning? Why is learning and change important as an adult? John and Noelle discuss the experience of learning and awareness as well as how it translates into a change in behavior.
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, and used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.

Apr 7, 2023 • 31min
What Coaching Is and Is Not [Part 2]
Re-broadcast from April 2021.
"That's not what coaching is!" Lots of people have lots of ideas about what coaching is or isn't. We break it down here.
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 with assistance from Rithu Jagannath.

Mar 31, 2023 • 26min
What Coaching Is and What Coaching Is Not [Part 1]
Re-broadcast from April 2021.
"That's not what coaching is!" Lots of people have lots of ideas about what coaching is or isn't. We break it down here.
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 with assistance from Rithu Jagannath.

Mar 24, 2023 • 42min
Midcareer Pivot: From Nonprofit Executive to Leadership Coach (ft. Charisse M. Williams)
Noelle (CEO of Lumia) and Lumia instructor Charisse M. Williams discuss her career pathway from executive work to coaching and becoming an author.
Charisse is a leadership coach, facilitator and trainer who helps individuals and teams achieve their goals and thrive. Before becoming a full-time coach, she worked in social justice organizations for 25 years on human rights, education, racial equity, criminal and juvenile justice reform issues. She has taught and facilitated workshops and retreats in settings as diverse as board rooms, college campuses and juvenile detention centers. In 2015, her personal health and wellness journey led her to become a certified yoga teacher. She now approaches all of her work through a mindfulness lens. Charisse earned her JD from Northwestern University School of Law and BA from Cornell University.
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.
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