Everything Life Coaching: The Positive Psychology and Science Behind Coaching

Everything Life Coaching: The Positive Psychology and Science Behind Coaching

Life coaching tips and theory with Noelle Cordeaux from Lumia Coach Training.

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October 9, 2026 • 19 mins

Talking about failure is still a little taboo. Most of us grew up inside a story that measures worth by achievement and accumulation, so when something doesn’t work out, we read it as proof that something is wrong with us.

In this episode, Noelle Cordeaux, Head of Lumia, takes that story apart. Drawing on Mia Birdsong’s How We Show Up, she makes the case that failure is far more specific than w...

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In this episode, Noelle Cordeaux sits down with Tobias Weghorn — co-founder of metaFox and host of the Making of a Coach podcast — to unpack emotional granularity: the skill of moving from "I feel like sh*t" to "I feel lonely, because my need for connection isn't met," and why that shift is where real change begins.

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May 22, 2026 • 47 mins

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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 ...

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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 in...

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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.

They tr...

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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.

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January 23, 2026 • 47 mins

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.

If you're considering becoming a coach, or a new coach won...

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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 mo...

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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.

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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 coache...

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Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux is joined by Mav Stoothoff, a Lumia graduate and neurodivergent coach who shares candidly about their autistic identity and experiences in the world, and what is needed for coaches to work effectively with people who are neurodivergent. The wide-ranging conversation ends with a call for more neurodivergent coaches to give support and coaching to the neurodivergent community. Listen in!

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The wellness industry has split in two—and coaches need to understand both sides. In this episode, Noelle Cordeaux sits down with coach and crisis advocate Paul Chamberlain (Smart Funny Tortured) to explore the optimization revolution transforming how people approach health, longevity, and well-being.

Discover why 60% of Gen Z now prioritize hea...

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What if the stories you've been telling yourself for decades aren't even true?

In this profound conversation, Noelle Cordeaux sits down with Deanna Moffitt, PCC—Lumia instructor, author of The Rewrite, and master of the art of questioning—to explore how the narratives we create in childhood shape every result we're getting in our lives...

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Rebroadcast from the vault! How can people deal with burnout and stress? How can you help your clients, as a coach? What are the REAL WORLD solutions that are available to you when you're already burnt out?

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...

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Rebroadcast as we need these skills now more than ever. More and more often we are coming into contact with people who think differently and have other beliefs than us. How can we share ideas? How can we communicate effectively, lovingly and sanely?

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 ...

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In a world where it's getting harder to tell what's real from what's fake, how do coaches build authentic businesses that actually work?

Join Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia Coaching, and Tim Brownson from The Fully Booked Coach for an honest conversation about the power of showing up as yourself in your coaching practice. Tim shares his "25-client stra...

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In a world where genuine connection feels increasingly rare, how do we create spaces where people can truly belong?

Join Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia Coaching, for an inspiring conversation with two community builders: Emma Landau, who opened Philadelphia's Maisy's Meeting House as a "third space" for authentic connection, and Kathryn Schwarz, a huma...

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