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 practice, mentorship, feedback, and business training. Lumia Coaching's ICF accredited Signature Program, led by expert instructors, is a fantastic option, designed to launch a thriving coaching practice. Welcome to The Everything Life Coaching Podcast brought to you by Lumia -- co-hosts John Kim, known as The Angry Therapist, and Noelle Cordeaux, the visionary CEO of Lumia, join forces to navigate the wide world of positive psychology, personal meaning, and professional life coaching. Together, they share invaluable insights, ask thought-provoking questions, and provide practical advice to help you break free from stagnation and make meaningful strides in your personal and professional life. This podcast is an invitation to explore your own story and redefine your path, infused with authenticity, humor, and no-nonsense truths. Brought to you by Lumia -- The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is dedicated to offering meaningful education from real people, cutting through the noise and empowering you to make a larger, more profound impact on the world around you. This episode features music by Keshco, utilized under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is produced and audio engineered by Amanda Meyncke. Schedule a call with us today to discuss becoming a life coach.

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 techniques for you to do so too! 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? Let's talk about your coaching future! Book a call with us today. 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.

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 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.

Noelle (CEO of Lumia) and Lumia instructor Joyce Chen discuss purposeful branding and the branding class in the Lumia coach training program. Joyce Chen helps purpose-minded individuals feel empowered through their stories. She is a passionate storyteller, wanderluster and professionally trained Brand Marketing Professional who lives life through the lens of curiosity. She has a fondness for developing brand strategy, an insatiable curiosity for understanding how people engage with brands and is passionate about helping individuals grow into their Personal Brand of self. With over 15+ years of corporate Brand Strategy & Marketing Experience, she’s launched and developed a variety of commercial & lifestyle luxury brands. Joyce grew up in California after moving from Taiwan to the U.S. and attended the University of California Berkeley studying Mass Communications & Public Policy. 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.

In a world grappling with wave after wave of challenges, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It's not driven by new technology or policy changes, but by the power of human connection and growth.  This revolution is coaching, and its impact is reshaping our world in subtle and profound ways. Recently, Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux sat down with Lumia Instructor Chris Clark to explore this transformation on The Everything Life Coaching podcast. Their conversation revealed the coming waves of change, driven by coaches across various sectors of society. Let's dive into how coaching is not just changing lives, but changing our world. 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! 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.

As a coach, understanding and embracing neurodiversity is important for practicing ethically. It’s also a real opportunity to expand our impact and create truly inclusive spaces for growth and transformation.  At Lumia, we recognize the importance of this topic, especially as we've come to understand that many members of our own coaching community are neurodiverse.  Today, let's explore the intersection of neurodiversity and coaching, and how we can better support and empower neurodiverse individuals in our practice as coaches. 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! 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.

Evoking awareness is a fundamental aspect of creating change in coaching. It's about helping clients see things in new ways, challenge their assumptions (with permission and kindness!), and discover new possibilities.  As defined by the International Coaching Federation, Evokes Awareness means "facilitating client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy." This competency is made up of eleven sub-competencies, as awareness is one of the most complex aspects 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 career 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.

In a recent heart-to-heart on The Everything Life Coaching Podcast, two seasoned coaches – Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia, and Jason Moss, an experienced business coach, pulled back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive as a professional coach. They didn't shy away from the tough stuff – the fears that keep them up at night, the self-doubt that creeps in when they least expect it. But they also illuminated the momentum of finding your community, those fellow coaches who lift you up, push you forward and remind you why you started this journey in the first place.  If you’re eager to get to the next level in your coaching journey, listen in to learn the mindset shifts that were necessary in their own journeys to propel them from struggle to success.  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! 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.

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! 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.  

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 as a new career path, looking to ignite their passions and make a real difference in the world. 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! 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.

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 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.

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 Amanda 

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 framework for the work of coaching and an honest reflection of the collective understanding and commitment of ICF coaches worldwide towards upholding the highest standards in their work. 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.

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 Amanda Meyncke.

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 alignment means for them - and you! Charisse M. Williams is a leadership and well-being coach who specializes in helping high-achieving leaders create work-life harmony and build strong teams. With 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, focusing on human rights, education, and criminal justice reform, Charisse brings a wealth of knowledge to her coaching practice. As a former executive in various organizations, Charisse has launched program sites, raised millions of dollars, and driven transformational change for communities. Her journey to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and coach was inspired by her own experiences with executive coaching. Charisse is the author of "The Joy of Thriving While Black" and she offers her services through one-on-one coaching, speaking engagements and team-building retreats. To explore Charisse's work, visit her website at www.charissemwilliams.com, or follow her on Instagram: @charisse_m_williams. 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.

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 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.

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 Coaching, and Chris Clark, PCC, COO and instructor at Lumia, recently sat down on the Everything Life Coaching podcast to discuss these articles, the state of the coaching industry at large, how to identify reputable training programs, and the transformative impact coaching can have when practiced ethically. 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.

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 mastery and credibility in the field, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) has designed a progressive system of credentials - moving from Associate Certified Coach (ACC) to Professional Certified Coach (PCC) to Master Certified Coach (MCC). This system is intentionally staircased from one level to the next based on the total number of client coaching hours that a coach has performed because coaching is a craft that requires practice to perfect. In this expanding market, an ICF credential serves as a way to enhance and legitimize your coaching skills. Not only that, with only 50,000 ICF credentialed coaches worldwide, this globally recognized independent seal of approval helps you stand out in an industry that is still largely unregulated, giving clients and employers confidence in your capabilities. 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.

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 retreat space in Idyllwild, CA. In this conversation between John and Lumia CEO, Noelle Cordeaux, we'll explore the essential steps to organize and host a successful retreat.  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.

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 training program. She’s also a seasoned leadership coach with a unique practice that integrates nature-based techniques and spiritual mentorship. With a 20-year background in communications, marketing, nonprofit, and higher education spaces, Chris brings a wealth of experience to her coaching practice. Chris has developed a multifaceted approach that combines her diverse interests and expertise into a cohesive body of work. Her coaching practice is rooted in her background in environmental conservation, which sparked her interest in exploring nature-based techniques and spirituality. Chris is also trained as a shamanic healing practitioner, and her coaching incorporates mindfulness, Buddhist philosophy, and indigenous wisdom traditions from a cross-cultural perspective.  Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into today's topic: the significance of pilgrimages and walking in nature. You can connect with her here! 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.

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 the work of coaching and an honest reflection of the collective understanding and commitment of ICF coaches worldwide towards upholding the highest standards in their work. 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.

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 transformations, and Elizabeth emphasizes that the true potential of these experiences lies not just in the moments of revelation but in the subsequent integration process.  Coaches can make a big impact on clients before, during, and after these experiences – but there are many elements and ethical questions to consider before diving into a psychedelic integration coaching practice. Elizabeth J.O. is a dynamic Holistic Dietitian Nutritionist and Change Coach with 15 years of clinical experience. A graduate of Bastyr University, Elizabeth has immersed herself in the study of human behavior, psychology, coaching, yoga, flow states, herbal science, and mindfulness-based therapies. She is the author of "Breaking Emotional Addiction: Neurohacking BPD with Ibogaine," which chronicles her personal healing journey. Elizabeth co-founded Altered States Integration to make compassionate support for processing non-ordinary states of consciousness more accessible through online support groups and individual coaching. She is growing the next wave of psychedelic leaders through the workshop "Start-2-Finish DIY Psychedelic Integration Circle," where she teaches others to create ethical peer support groups. As Co-Director of the Psychedelic Society of Texas, Elizabeth is building a conscientious psychedelic community through education, integration, and harm reduction. She also volunteers at festivals providing psychedelic first aid with N.E.S.T, Zendo Project, Harmonia, and other sanctuary spaces, reflecting her passion for destigmatizing challenging psychological and emotional states, whether they arise from substances or circumstances. Her current passion is to integrate Medical Nutrition Therapy with psychedelic treatment for addiction recovery, emotional eating, and other mental health struggles. 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.

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 session hosted by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coaching Science Community of Practice, Dr. Christine Vitzthum, one of the few MCC-level coaches in Germany, shared her insights on this subject based on her research conducted at Oxford and information from that session informs this episode! 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.  

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 development. These core competencies satisfy two needs – they’re both a theoretical framework for the work of coaching and an honest reflection of the collective understanding and commitment of ICF coaches worldwide towards upholding the highest standards in their work. 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.  

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 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.

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 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.

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 supported within their corporate environments. This commitment is rooted in her belief that choosing motherhood should not mean compromising career aspirations and that the status of motherhood should not serve as a penalty. After leaving a successful corporate career and as a mother of two boys, she focused her efforts on addressing systemic gaps in workplace support for mothers. Her personal experience as a working mom, balancing the dual identities of motherhood and corporate leadership without support, has deeply informed her mission. Her professional offerings include organizational consulting, embedded workshops, building coaching cultures, self-coaching education, group coaching facilitation, and speaking engagements, all aimed at sparking significant change in corporate practices. You can connect with her here. 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.

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 profound impact of this career path – no matter your age or circumstances. AnnMarie Santamarina is a Lumia alumni, an author, consultant, + connection coach, who leverages 25+ years in IT leadership to guide individuals globally through her transformative coaching program, "Moving From Autopilot to Intentionally Connected."  With a unique perspective honed from two decades as an MSP owner + thirty years in the IT industry, she is passionate about helping her clients effect profound life changes through purposeful action. Based in NYC, AnnMarie is a travel enthusiast who draws inspiration from connecting with others throughout the globe. You can connect with her here!  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.    

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 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.

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 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.

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 deeper, you’ll also discover how it is a guide to lucrative, brand-new opportunities in the marketplace.  Let’s take a look at three significant trends emerging from this year’s report and how they relate to coaching: longevity, the impact of weight loss drugs on wellness spaces, and the home as the center of wellness. 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.

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 independent consultant and entrepreneur for the past 19 years. Before that, she was a Senior IT Project Manager for a Fortune 1000 company and worked with the company’s strategic acquisitions team. She is a senior instructor at Lumia and is ICF certified at the ACC level. She’s delivered over 3,000 workshops both virtually and in person and has worked with companies and organizations throughout the US, Mexico, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Deanna has always been passionate about why humans act the way they act. Growing up in a chaotic household, she knew she didn’t want the same experience for her adult self. Learning how to recognize and break the chain of generational trauma, limiting thoughts and beliefs, and exploring the power of questions instead of focusing on the “right” answer shifted everything for her. The Rewrite is an extension of her desire to help people reconnect with their ability to create their internal world and in doing so the external world rises up to meet that new self.  For more information, you can connect with Deanna on Instagram,  Linkedin, or on her website at www.deannamoffitt.com 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 mission to reclaim the term “Shameless” as a badge of honor.  A native Angeleno, Rena calls Echo Park home and happily lives around the corner from her partner. When she’s not chasing her Siamese cat Chooch around, you can find her connecting with people she loves most, with a smile on her face and (sometimes!) a bourbon cocktail in her hand. She is the author of the book The Sex You Want: A Shameless Journey to Deep Intimacy, Honest Pleasure, and a Life You Love. 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

We're back with more emerging trends in the world of professional coaching -- dance, wellness travel, "big talk" and food as medicine. Plus, how to actually apply these in your practice 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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? Let's talk about your coaching future! Book a call with us today. 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.

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 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.

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 techniques for you to do so too! 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? Let's talk about your coaching future! Book a call with us today. 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.

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: Slack channels, Facebook groups, monthly Coaching Cafes, mentor groups, along with live and virtual gatherings. Resource sharing is the foundation of what we do. We know how beneficial engagement is for our people, and so want to offer the importance of ritual and community to you this solstice. As you think about the weeks ahead, what seeds can you plant for yourself? 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.