In this episode, we dive into the burning question: Is certification necessary for life coaches? While the life coaching industry remains unregulated we believe there are many very valid reasons for you to get certified. Life Coach Certification not only sends a strong message of professionalism and dedication to your clients but also equips you with practical coaching theory, techniques, and ethics to deliver impactful sessions. The best training programs offer opportunities for hands-on practi...
Jun 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 257
In this episode, we tackle the big questions that help people get unstuck and the fears that impede our progress - fear of inadequacy, fear of scarcity, and fear of unfulfilled desires. Drawing from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the Theory of Adaptation, they shed light on how our basic needs intersect with these fears and the perception of being stuck. John and Noelle explore the art of reframing wants vs needs, encouraging a shift from a scarcity mindset to a growth mindset. They also challe...
Jun 23, 2023•24 min•Ep. 256
(Rebroadcast from 2022) In this episode, Lumia Instructor Danielle Wiltshire-Adams and Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux discuss core principles of coaching, and how to incorporate them in your coaching practice. Together they explore: Strategies for using active listening in a coaching session How noticing a client’s breathing patterns and tone of voice can help you to better understand meaning Why curiosity makes us better coaches How open-ended questions can help you get to root causes Storytelling a...
Jun 16, 2023•28 min•Ep. 254
There's a few big mistakes coaches can make, and we're here to steer you clear -- these are the five things NEVER to do 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 business they love and transform lives, on their...
Jun 09, 2023•28 min•Ep. 258
Finding pleasure in other's successes, also known as "freudenfreude,” is something that is severely lacking in our time. And post-pandemic, it only seems to have gotten worse. So, in this week's episode, John and Noelle discuss the importance of having high-quality interpersonal relationships in order to improve your overall quality of life. 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 bu...
Jun 02, 2023•25 min•Ep. 253
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 yo...
May 26, 2023•32 min•Ep. 252
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 gr...
May 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 251
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? 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...
May 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 250
In this episode, Lumia co-founders Noelle and John explore the concept of self-acceptance and how internal and external standards of what it means to be "good enough" impact our well-being. They discuss coaching frameworks you can use to find freedom and live life more authentically. 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 te...
May 05, 2023•34 min•Ep. 248
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! ...
Apr 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 249
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 ...
Apr 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 247
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 ...
Apr 14, 2023•32 min•Ep. 246
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 l...
Apr 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 200
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 l...
Mar 31, 2023•26 min•Ep. 199
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 ...
Mar 24, 2023•42 min•Ep. 206
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 impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transf...
Mar 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 245
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 at companies including Google, American Express, DocuSign, Microsoft, Viacom, Marriott as well as 100's...
Mar 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 222
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 to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching. Everything Life Coaching ...
Mar 03, 2023•22 min•Ep. 244
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 change with a lens of equity and inclusion. She also facilitates professional development for coaches-in...
Feb 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 239
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, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their term...
Feb 17, 2023•38 min•Ep. 242
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 Coaching is brought to you by Lumia -- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure ...
Feb 10, 2023•28 min•Ep. 243
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 sectors including health care, hospitality, manufacturing, retail and service industries, and call c...
Feb 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 238
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 they love and transform lives, on their terms. Become a life coach , and make a bigger impact on the wor...
Jan 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 241
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, manufacturing, retail and service industries, and call center environments. Juliann has provided co...
Jan 20, 2023•27 min•Ep. 237
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 all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms. Become a life coach , ...
Jan 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 240
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 entrepreneur in real estate and wellness. Prior to her entrepreneurial world, Barbara had a successful corporate ...
Jan 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 229
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 coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on thei...
Dec 30, 2022•27 min•Ep. 236
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 to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms. Become a life coach , and make a bi...
Dec 16, 2022•30 min•Ep. 234
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 a business they love and transform lives, on their terms. Become a life coach , and make a bigger im...
Dec 09, 2022•38 min•Ep. 235
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 successful entrepreneur in real estate and wellness. Prior to her entrepreneurial world, Barbara had a successfu...
Dec 02, 2022•37 min•Ep. 228
