Everything Life Coaching: The Positive Psychology and Science Behind Coaching

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 impac...

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...

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...

In this episode, Lumia instructor Deanna Moffitt and Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux discuss improv in coaching, being a transformational coach, where Deanna started with coaching and where she is now.  Deanna Moffitt  helps people turn “what if” into “why not.” She elevates their experience in life and leadership through the power of their conversations, questions, and decisions. She has helped folks a...

This episode is a re-broadcast from 2021, but just as relevant today. How do you future-proof or recession-proof your career? Coaching is growing remarkably -- we go through information from the Global Wellness Summit, the Mayo Clinic and more to determine whether coaching is a viable option for an uncertain future. John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up t...

What's a day in the life of an educator, leadership and career coach? Jen Ammenti and Noelle talk all things in the education space and what Jen does in a typical day as a coach. Jen Ammenti is a leadership and career coach in both educational and non-profit spaces . She mentors transformational instructional coaches; and consults with and coaches school and district administration in systems chan...

Self-awareness is the most valuable skill to develop as a coach and a person -- this is how you can use it to create a better 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,...

A re-broadcast from February 2020 -- this episode focuses on the science of positive psychology and how it affects our relationships. What kind of love can we look for in all our relationships from romantic to friendship? 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 Coach...

Executive coaching is a well-established and fascinating field -- but what does an executive coach do? Noelle sits down with Lumia instructor Juliann Wiese to discuss. Juliann Wiese has over 25 years of corporate experience in a variety of capacities including; organization development, talent management, leadership and executive development. She has worked across a wide variety of industries and...

What is intersectional storytelling and why does it matter for coaches? 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 the...

How can you use reframing and why is it an important skill? Noelle sits down with Lumia instructor Juliann Wiese to discuss. Juliann Wiese has over 25 years of corporate experience in a variety of capacities including; organization development, talent management, leadership and executive development. She has worked across a wide variety of industries and sectors including health care, hospitality,...

Heavily researched and highly informative -- learn the biggest coaching trends that will dominate in 2023. 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 al...

In this episode, Lumia instructor Barb Matias Haynes and Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux discuss a day in the life of being a transition coach and what that entails. Barbara is a certified coach, teacher, facilitator and an experienced business consultant .  She is a Transition Coach that guides her clients through life’s biggest challenges.   For almost 20 years Barbara has been a successful entreprene...

It's time for our New Year's episode. We're Discussing policy and the Global Wellness Summit's call for a commitment to wellness for all!  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 coa...

Celebrating the solstice with tradition, ritual and intention for warmth, community and love. 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 t...

What is empathetic feedback? How can you use coaching in your real life relationships? 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...

In this episode, Lumia instructor Barb Matias Haynes and Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux discuss mindfulness in coaching and what the Lumia classes around mindfulness look like. Barbara is a certified coach, teacher, facilitator and an experienced business consultant .  She is a Transition Coach that guides her clients through life’s biggest challenges.   For almost 20 years Barbara has been a successfu...

What is the difference between coaching, consulting, therapy and mentoring? 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...

What does Thanksgiving mean to you? How were you taught to understand the holiday growing up? How do you understand it today? While we all can experience gratitude for the gifts of this life, how can we go deeper -- beyond the obvious? 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. Everyth...

Noelle (CEO of Lumia) and Lumia instructor Jen Ammenti discuss unconscious bias in coaching, and the Lumia class that relates to these themes. Jen Ammenti is a leadership and career coach in both educational and non-profit spaces . She mentors transformational instructional coaches; and consults with and coaches school and district administration in systems change with a lens of equity and inclusi...

Noelle (CEO of Lumia) and Lumia instructor and Lumia BIPOC group leader Pam Covarrubias discuss what it's like to be a business coach and how Pam's life story led her to where she is today Pam Covarrubias is dynamically skilled as an Intuitive Business Coach, EFT Practitioner, Podcaster, and Recovering Procrastinator. She primarily spends her time elevating women and small businesses by helping th...

How can you build well being and psychological safety as a manager?  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 l...

Noelle (CEO of Lumia) and Lumia instructor and Lumia BIPOC group leader Pam Covarrubias discuss diversity in coaching and the landscape of coaching for people of color. Pam Covarrubias is dynamically skilled as an Intuitive Business Coach, EFT Practitioner, Podcaster, and Recovering Procrastinator. She primarily spends her time elevating women and small businesses by helping them grow their revenu...

Special Episode: Every year we attend SXSW in Austin, TX and provide coaching to the public at the event with students and alumni.  This year, Lumia graduate Marcos Cervantes III recorded a series of interviews with Lumia students and alumni, asking them about coaching, what it means to them and the impact it's had on their lives.  Special thanks to: Marcos Cervantes III, Julia Burge, Leya Aronoff...

Many workplaces are willing to invest in coaching skills for their employees. Here's our best advice on how to present coach training as a bonus for employers, and a plus for you as well. ( Check out our blog on the topic, too. ) 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 Li...