LifeForward™

Professionals from diverse fields—business, medicine, law, higher education, finance, entrepreneurship, and more—attend our 4-5 day signature experience to pause from their hectic lives, gain a broader perspective on their personal journey, reflect on how life has unfolded so far, and thoughtfully consider how they would like to consciously reshape and transform their future.

Dates & Pricing

Overview

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
– Howard Thurman

Life brings us questions, an inevitable consequence of planned and unplanned transitions, surprising opportunities, challenges, and predictable transitions. Regardless of one’s age, career path, or unique circumstances, these turning points provide rare occasions to step out of life for a moment and pause to gain a new view. The most important work we too often pass by is building a satisfying and meaningful chapter in life.

Hudson’s LifeForward program leverages over 30 years of research and working with professionals who traverse transitions and changes over the course of life. Our approach uses our core models to first examine where you are today, then explores the many facets of your life before designing a plan for the chapter ahead. We integrate your purpose with passions to build experiments and possibilities.

Curriculum

The LifeForward experience spans four to five days and examines all aspects of one’s life today and tomorrow. The multifaceted program format combines whole-group micromodules with small-group exploration, individual experiments, and reflection. Throughout the program, the work is guided by a group of master coaches with years of experience in this domain.

The first step is reflective preparation before the program. Participants take time to complete a personal life review, setting in motion early contemplation before arrival.  

The program launches by taking a sweeping look at your life—the chapters, critical turning points, and key learnings. This occurs in a small group setting and sets the stage for moving into an expansive ideation phase, exploring the road ahead.

The entire experience is facilitated by a group of seasoned master coaches who offer support and encourage new thinking throughout the session.

 

The heart of the LifeForward experience focuses on going broad, exploring all elements of one’s life, and engaging in some expansive ideation before focusing on a plan. We examine values, roles, our current sense of purpose and passion, transitions and changes afoot, and our vision for the road ahead.  

The approach to this portion of our time together is multifaceted, including micromodules in the large group, experiential exercises, small group discussions, and reflection time.

The experience culminates in building a compelling, clear, and inspiring vision for the future. The final day focuses on developing a plan that addresses the changes you will need to calibrate to reach your vision for this time in your life.

This work is done in your small group led by your coach, and there is ample opportunity to learn from one another as you create a plan for the chapter ahead. Each plan centers around practices that will help participants fully step into the chapter ahead, and post-program, there are two opportunities to be together in small groups facilitated by the coach-facilitators to leverage support and gain momentum.

Approach

We utilize a multi-layered integrative approach throughout our LifeForward program. During the program, there are large group sessions where everyone comes together for short topical modules led by a member of the Coach-Facilitator team. Each module is supplemented by an experiential exercise in smaller groups, allowing participants to break down the material into meaningful learnings for themselves.

The final day includes a tactile and tactical hands-on planning experience, allowing each participant to leave with a plan that is both inspiring and built with concrete steps!

Upcoming Programs

For each of the sessions below, you will see dates listed for the LifeForward program and the associated Coach Seminar Day. The Coach Seminar Day is an opportunity to understand coaching vs. consulting/mentoring, to learn and experience Hudson’s approach to coaching and our Coach Methodology as well as explore the ICF Coaching Competencies. This is offered to all LifeForward attendees and is a requirement for those pursuing the Coach Certification. The Coach Seminar Day is only offered virtually, even if you attended an in-person LifeForward.

  • August 2026

    $4,900

    In-person program with one day hosted virtually over Zoom

    August 11 – 14 in Santa Barbara, CA

    August 27 on Zoom (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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  • September 2026

    $4,900

    In-person program with one day hosted virtually over Zoom

    September 15 – 18 in Santa Barbara, CA

    September 24 on Zoom (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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  • November 2026

    $3,900

    Virtual program hosted over Zoom

    November 2 – 6 & November 12 (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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  • January 2027

    $4,900

    In-person program with one day hosted virtually over Zoom

    January 26 – 29 in Santa Barbara, CA

    February 11 on Zoom (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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  • March 2027

    $3,900

    Virtual program hosted over Zoom

    March 15 – 19 & 25 (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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  • May 2027

    $4,900

    In-person program with one day hosted virtually over Zoom

    May 11 – 14 in Santa Barbara, CA

    May 20 on Zoom (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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  • June 2027

    $3,900

    Virtual program hosted over Zoom

    June 21 – 25 & July 1 (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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  • August 2027

    $4,900

    In-person program with one day hosted virtually over Zoom

    August 3 – 6 in Santa Barbara, CA

    August 12 on Zoom (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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  • September 2027

    $3,900

    Virtual program hosted over Zoom

    September 27 – Oct. 1 & October 14 (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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  • December 2027

    $4,900

    In-person program with one day hosted virtually over Zoom

    Nov. 30 – December 3 in Santa Barbara, CA

    December 16 on Zoom (Coach Seminar Day)

    Sessions run approx. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily

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Travel & Accommodations
All travel and accommodations are the responsibility of the participant.

Transfers & Cancellations
Please note that all refunds and transfers are subject to deductions for administrative and/or credit card processing fees, in addition to the following policy:

  • 12 Weeks from Program Date: Transfer Fee = 10% of tuition; Cancellation Fee = 25% of tuition
  • 8 Weeks from Program Date: Transfer Fee = 25% of tuition; Cancellation Fee = 50% of tuition
  • 4 Weeks from Program Date: Transfer Fee = 50% of tuition; Cancellation Fee = 75% of tuition
  • 2 Weeks from Program Date: Transfer Fee = 75% of tuition; Cancellation Fee = 100% of tuition

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the in-person LifeForward program located and what are the start and end times?

The session takes place at The Upham Hotel. Check-in is Tuesday at 9:30 AM, and the program ends Friday at 3:00 PM.

Are travel, accommodations, and meals included?

Participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel arrangements. Meals are not included, except for Friday.

How do I make hotel reservations?

Book through the Hudson LifeForward group block for a discounted rate at The Upham (subject to availability). A reservation link is shared upon registration.

What are the dates and times for the virtual LifeForward program? 

The virtual program takes place over five days via Zoom, with daily sessions running from 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM PT. 

What is the Coach Seminar (CS Day)?

The Coach Seminar is an introduction to the Hudson Coaching Methodology featuring a live coaching demo, coaching practice, and an overview of ICF coaching competencies. Held virtually via Zoom from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM PT. Attendance is required for participants pursuing HCC.

Why is LifeForward required before starting the Hudson Coach Certification (HCC)?

It establishes the foundational self-awareness and “self-as-coach” model we espouse at Hudson. The program exposes you to core Hudson frameworks and methodologies, offers experience with a Hudson coach as your faculty, and ensures understanding of the large cohort and Small Learning Group rhythm used in the certification.

What is the full pipeline to achieve ICF certification (ACC or PCC)?

The full pipeline from scratch includes:

  1. LifeForward.
  2. Coach Seminar Day.
  3. Hudson Coach Certification (ICF Level 2 Accredited).
  4. Take the ICF exam.
  5. Achieve ACC or PCC certification.
    1. Certification Details: Graduates receive 125 coach training hours for an ICF credential (ACC or PCC) and the necessary education to pass the exam. The certification requires a pass/fail final submission evaluated against ICF Coaching Competencies by two PCC/MCC Hudson coaches.
    2. Coaching Hours Required: Additional coaching experience hours are required beyond the program: ACC requires 100 total coaching hours; PCC requires 500 total coaching hours. 

“LifeForward is an incredibly well-honed program with seasoned coach leaders ready to facilitate a profound four-day experience focused on where we’ve been and how to deliberately craft our own paths forward.  I left feeling energized with a concrete and inspired plan that provides me with clarity both in the short term and for the rest of my life.  I also left with a new group of lifelong friends and professional connections that will be with me as I embark on whatever comes next in my career and in my personal life!”

Lauren Levine, VP, HR Program Management, Warner Media Group

Start Your Journey

Take the first step toward certification by signing up for LifeForward™.