Everything Life Coaching: The Positive Psychology and Science Behind Coaching

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...

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 a...

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 transfo...

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...

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 framew...

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 Coachin...

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 alignm...

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...

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...

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 mas...

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 retrea...

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 t...

Maintains Presence means that a coach “is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident.” 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...

Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia, recently sat down with Lumia alumni Elizabeth J. O. to explore an emerging frontier in coaching: the integration of psychedelic experiences. Elizabeth J. O. co-founded Altered States Integration , a practice dedicated to guiding individuals through their psychedelic journeys, ethically and responsibly. Psychedelics have long been associated with profound personal tra...

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...

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...

The coaching trends range wide and far this year, and one stands out alongside the work being done by Lumia co-founder John Kim in his own coaching practice – the emotional health of men. Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia and John Kim sat down to dissect what’s under the surface of this emerging trend in the world of coaching. Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by  Lumia -- at Lumia, we train...

The post-pandemic years have seen a rise in the public's desire to experience nature in person. This has sparked an opportunity for coaches to explore a significant trend in the coaching industry – integrating nature into coaching sessions.  Let’s explore how nature integrates naturally with coaching, and how coaches can use nature in their own sessions. Everything Life Coaching is brought to you...

Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia, recently sat down with Jess Ringgenberg, founder of Elixr Coaching and Consulting, who shared her coaching journey and experiences surrounding the evolving needs of working mothers and the role of coaching in addressing these important needs. Jess Ringgenberg is dedicated to redefining "better" for working mothers and women, ensuring they are seen, heard, felt, and s...

The journey to becoming a life coach is as transformative for the coach as it is for the client. Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia recently sat down with AnnMarie Santamarina, a seasoned entrepreneur turned life coach, to discuss connection, belonging, the corporate space and her own unique coaching journey. Her journey provides a compelling blueprint for aspiring life coaches and showcases the profou...

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 brou...

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 Co...

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 d...

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 de...

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,...