Everything Life Coaching: The Positive Psychology and Science Behind Coaching
Expand your knowledge on all things life coaching with Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia). With thousands of sessions under her belt and expertise in the emerging field of life coaching and positive psychology, Cordeaux is your ultimate guide through the world of professional coaching.
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Positive Psychology: The Roadmap for Genuine Human Flourishing
<p>Re-broadcast from the vault. Debunking myths around Positive Psychology! It's not just about chasing happiness; it's the roadmap for genuine human flourishing. Discover the transformative 'Broaden-And-Build' theory and why it's more than just feeling "happy." We'll tackle the pitfalls of 'Toxic Positivity' and explore how embracing the full spectrum of emotions can lead to a richer, more vibrant life. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lu...
Beyond the Body: Somatic & Erotic Intelligence for Coaches ft. Lena Queen
<p >What happens when erotic intelligence meets coach training? In this episode, Noelle sits down with Lena Queen (original Lumia curriculum architect, licensed clinical social worker, somatic sexologist, decolonial sexuality educator, and author) for a conversation about the edges of what coaching can hold.</p> <p >Queen breaks down her integrative framework, which weaves together somatic healing, decolonizing wellness, neuro-spirituality, and erotic intelligence, and explains how each piece emerged from her own healing journey. She introduces the concept of "challenging defaults" ... 15 socialized value systems (think: assumed heteronormativity, fat phobia, white supremacy) that quietly shape our clients' self-limiting beliefs, and explains...
Does Anyone Actually Need Life Coaching?
<p>People have always 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. </p> <p>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?<br> <br> 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...
Mentor Coaching, Coaching Mastery, and the Path to MCC Credential (ft. Juliann Wiese & Karyn Edwards)
<p >In this conversation on The Everything Life Coaching Podcast, Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia, sits down with Juliann Wiese, B.Ed., CPCC, MCC, CMC and Karyn Edwards, PhD, MCC... both longtime Lumia instructors and corporate leadership veterans who've collectively spent decades inside organizations before hanging up their shingles and building thriving independent practices.</p> <p >They get into the real talk of what it means to move from doing coaching to being a coach, letting go of ego, performance, and the constant toggling of skills, and what it looks like when the work finally becomes embodied.</p> <p >Juliann...
Burnout, Resilience, and the Coaching Skills That Get You Through (ft. Danielle Adams-Wiltshire, PCC)
<p >In this candid conversation on The Everything Life Coaching Podcast, Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia, and leadership development coach Danielle Adams-Wiltshire, PCC of Queen Suite Coaching get real about the burnout epidemic hitting coaches and clients alike in 2026.</p> <p >They trace the surprising history of burnout... from shell shock in the World Wars, to John Henryism and the crushing toll on Black Americans during Jim Crow, to the clinical coining of "burnout" in the 1970s... and land squarely in the present, where everyone seems to be running on fumes with no finish line in sight.</p> <p >But...
Speak Up, Stand Out: How One Defense Industry Leader Found Her Coaching Voice (ft. Carly)
<p >In this community edition of The Everything Life Coaching Podcast, Noelle Cordeaux sits down with Lumia Signature student and 25-year defense industry leader Carly, who is building a coaching practice to help mid-career women find their voice in heavily male-dominated fields.</p> <p >Carly's story is powerful... she spent decades navigating rooms with no windows, no cell phones, and cultures where keeping quiet was the norm. At Lumia's annual retreat, something clicked, and she found the words to describe exactly who she wants to help and why.</p> <p >This conversation gets real about what it's like to be...
How to Make Your First $5K as a New Coach
<p >In this practical episode of The Everything Life Coaching Podcast, Noelle Cordeaux sits down with business strategist Luisa Zhou, who has helped over 4,000 coaches build profitable practices over the past 11 years.</p> <p >If you're considering becoming a coach, or a new coach wondering "what now?"... this conversation is for you.</p> <p >Luisa gets refreshingly real about her own journey (it took her TWO YEARS to make her first social media post) and shares the exact strategy that helped her land paying clients... no massive following required.</p> <p >This is a concrete roadmap from two people who've...
Becoming a High-Earning Coach: Making an Impact and a Living (w/ Jason Moss)
<p>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.</p> <p>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 plac...
The Science of Goal Setting (How Clear Plans Calm Anxiety and Create Change)
<p >Feeling anxious about the future? You're not alone. In this episode, Lumia CEO and co-founder Noelle Cordeaux breaks down the powerful science behind why goal-setting actually reduces anxiety, and how coaches can use this knowledge to help clients (and themselves) move from stuck to unstoppable.</p> <p >Drawing from the research of goal-setting pioneers Latham and Locke, positive psychology expert Caroline Miller, and Barbara Fredrickson's groundbreaking Broaden and Build theory, Noelle reveals why our brains crave predictability... and how well-designed goals give us exactly that.</p> <p >In this episode, you'll learn:</p> Why anxiety thrives in uncertainty and...
How to Coach Yourself (with Self Awareness!)
<p>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!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Ready to amplify your impact as a life coach? Let's tal...
