Continuing our series on the International Coaching Federation's Core Competencies -- the principles that guide us as professional coaches.  At the heart of any productive coaching relationship lies the ability to establish and maintain clear agreements. This competency is about crafting a shared understanding that sets the stage for transformational client growth. Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve...

From the dawn of time, people have asked questions about their identity, purpose, and life goals. Asking those questions and seeking guidance and support is a key part of the human experience – no matter what age we live in.  But does coaching matter now, in the 21st century? With the proliferation of self-guided resources that are now available, do people actually need coaches?Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making...

Coaching, as a sector of the wellness industry, is right at the cusp of transformative changes, witnessing innovations and shifts that could redefine our entire societal approach to health and well-being.  The Global Wellness Summit's latest report, spanning 133 pages, is an incredible guide through the emerging trends that are shaping the future of wellness. For professional life coaches, this document is a roadmap to navigating the evolving health and wellness landscape. And if you go a cut...

Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia, and Deanna Moffitt, ACC, an ICF credentialed coach and Lumia instructor, delve into the impact of storytelling and questioning on personal growth. This conversation explores the intricacies of personal development but also highlights the transformative nature of coaching. Listen in as Noelle and Deanna discuss Deanna’s book The Rewrite – and dive into some of our deepest human insecurities, and what we can do about them. Deanna Moffitt, ACC, has worked as an...

Welcome to our series on the International Coaching Federation's Core Competencies -- the principles that guide us as professional coaches. We're covering embodying a coaching mindset -- the intentional development and maintenance of an open, curious, flexible, and client-centered mindset. 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...

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...

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...

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...

Noelle (CEO of Lumia) and Lumia graduate Rena Martine talk sexual empowerment, the impact of shamlessness on living a full life and what Rena's work as a coach looks like in action. A 2021 graduate of Lumia’s life coach training program, Rena Martine is a former sex crimes prosecutor turned women’s intimacy expert known for her infectious energy, refreshing candor, and straightforward approach. She’s impacted thousands of women globally as a certified coach, educator, and speaker with a...

Welcome to our series on the International Coaching Federation's Core Competencies -- the principles that guide us as professional coaches. We cover the history of the core competencies and the first competency -- Demonstrates Ethical Practice 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...

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...

What's at the core of better relationships? Who's in your inner and outer circle? We go deep this week on how to improve the quality of your life through better relationships, and of course, how this applies in the world of 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...

Let's explore the world of "second order" coaching -- an innovative approach where organizations, communities, or even nations deploy a multitude of coaches with diverse skill sets to address a single, pivotal issue. This method signifies a shift from traditional coaching methods, focusing instead on large-scale, transformational change. 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...

In this episode, John Kim and Noelle Cordeaux talk practical strategies on how coaches can effectively guide clients through unforeseen challenges and upheavals. Learn the importance of adaptability and resilience in your coaching practice, underscoring your role as a coach in empowering clients to find stability and strength in turbulent times.  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...

Learn the four biggest emerging trends in the wellness and coaching spaces, PLUS how to capitalize on them! Noelle and John go deep on the latest in coaching for postpartum care, flextirement, Gen Z and the loneliness epidemic and night-time wellness experiences!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,...

Coaching is part of several huge wellness trends in 2024 -- this is the first part of our series diving into the outlook for coaching in the years ahead. Up first? Wellness real estate and the impact it will have on the future of 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. Ready to amplify your impact as a life coach?...

A re-broadcast of one of our most popular episodes and a reminder to us all to define success for ourselves, on our own terms. What does it mean to be "successful" as a life 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...

At Lumia, we don't just train coaches; we mold them into impactful changemakers, equipped with everything they need to create a business they're passionate about and transform lives on their own terms. 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...

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:...

Coaching in healthcare is emerging as a vital support for patients and providers alike, with a focus on improving well-being and health outcomes. Coaches can work across various stages of healthcare, from pre-diagnosis to end-of-life care, where their guidance can make a significant impact on managing chronic diseases and supporting medical professionals.  Welcome to The Everything Life Coaching Podcast brought to you by Lumia -- co-hosts John Kim, known as The Angry Therapist, and Noelle...

A powerful rebroadcast from 2022, Noelle (CEO of Lumia) and Lumia instructor Khary Hornsby discuss his background, anti-bias work and why the work we do as coaches is important. Khary Hornsby has a passion for empowering people to skillfully connect across real and perceived cultural differences through cultivating cultural intelligence, emotional intelligence and mindfulness skill-sets. He has over 14 years of experience in international relations leadership positions and has conducted...

How do you know if coach training is right for you? And which coach training program should you choose? How important is ICF accreditation? How can I work as a coach? Listen in as John Kim and Noelle Cordeaux, co-founders of Lumia fill you in on what to consider. Learn all the ways you can use coaching skills in various sectors, from corporate to creative, and they debunk the myth that one needs a perfect life to become a coach. For those considering coaching, discover the personal and...

Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux is joined by M Stoothoff, a Lumia graduate and neurodivergent coach who shares candidly about their autistic identity and experiences in the world, and what is needed for coaches to work effectively with people who are neurodivergent. The wide-ranging conversation ends with a call for more neurodivergent coaches to give support and coaching to the neurodivergent community. Listen in! My name is M (they/them/theirs). As a neurodivergent (ND) and queer person, I have...

In this episode, John Kim and Noelle Cordeaux, discuss John's "Containers" theory and how to use it as humans and within a coaching context. Containers are different areas of our lives like our home, friendships, work, and family. These containers can help us grow, or they can hold us back depending on how safe and supportive they are.  The goal is for everyone, whether you're a coach or just someone looking to improve your life, to learn how to turn these spaces into places that help you...