"The world needs coaches who are thoughtful, ethical, and authentic. The world needs you."
Noelle Cordeaux, CEO & Co-Founder, Lumia
Noelle Cordeaux, CEO & Co-Founder, Lumia
The results are in...
Is a career in coaching right for you?
Based on your answers — not right now. And we're going to tell you why that's actually useful information.
Coaching Is on Your Radar — Keep It There.
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WHAT YOUR ANSWERS ACTUALLY SHOW
We said this quiz would give you an honest answer. Here it is.
Your responses show genuine curiosity about coaching. What they also show is that you're not at the stage where a serious career commitment makes sense right now. Maybe the timing is off. Maybe there are things to figure out first. Maybe you're not fully convinced this is your direction.
That's not a problem — it's clarity. And clarity before commitment leads to better outcomes for everyone, including your future clients.
The coaches who thrive are almost always the ones who came to training knowing exactly why they were there. If you're not there yet, that certainty is worth developing before you invest.
BUT — THE FACT THAT YOU'RE HERE MEANS SOMETHING
You took this quiz for a reason. Something in you is drawn to this work. That doesn't go away because the timing isn't right.
Here's what we'd ask you to sit with:
- What would need to be true for coaching to feel like the right move?
- Is this a timing issue, a confidence issue, or a clarity issue?
- If the obstacles weren't there — would you want this?
Those questions matter. The answers will tell you whether coaching is something to come back to — or something to let go of. Either answer is the right one.
No Commitment Required
What Coaching Actually is — in Case That's Part of the Uncertainty
Let's answer the question you're probably carrying: is coaching a legitimate career? Yes. And here's what that actually looks like.
Coaching is a client-led profession. It's about asking powerful questions, holding space, and helping people access their own answers. It's not therapy. It's not advice-giving. It's not reserved for people who have their own life perfectly figured out.
Coaches come from every background: corporate leaders, teachers, nurses, parents, therapists, entrepreneurs. What they share isn't a particular credential or a perfect past. It's a genuine desire to help people move forward — and the training to do it well.
If any part of that resonates, the curiosity is worth following.
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WHAT PEOPLE IN YOUR POSITION OFTEN DISCOVER
"I was a stay-at-home mom advocating for my neurodivergent kiddo. I am now starting a coaching business and looking for a full-time gig with a company that has work culture that matches my values. Lumia has been the thread that has weaved its way through all of my lived experiences and given me purpose and future goals."
— Regan Franklin, 2023 Graduate
— Regan Franklin, 2023 Graduate
Regan wasn't sure coaching was the move. She was figuring out what came next after years of putting herself last. The program gave her more than a certification — it gave her a framework for understanding herself and what she wanted to build.
That happens a lot at Lumia. Some people come in certain. Some come in curious. Both find something real.
What to Do Right Now
You don't need to make a decision today.
What you can do is keep the curiosity alive and give it real information to work with.
Lumia's podcast, blog, and free resources are full of honest stories from coaches at every stage — people who were where you are now and figured out whether coaching was their path. No pitch. No pressure. Just real content from real coaches.
And if something shifts and you want to talk through where you are, Lumia's Admissions Team is a no-obligation conversation. They help people figure out their path every day — without pushing a particular outcome.
Your Next Step
Watch Lumia's free 45-minute Info Session. It's on-demand — watch it when you're ready. You'll come away with a clear picture of what coaching as a career actually looks like, what the training involves, and whether this is your path.
Or if you want a clearer picture of what coaching actually involves before deciding anything: