John H. Hudson to Release "Choosing the Right Path" Summer 2009 Just after the end of World War II, there was a marked increase in the birthrate (a baby boom) in America. Consequently, individuals born between 1946 and 1964 are commonly referred to as baby boomers or boomers. Data from the 2000 U.S. census indicates that there are at least 82,826,479 boomers, who range in age from forty-eight- to sixty-three-years-old. This demographic behemoth will start leaving the workforce over the next three years. What will this exit mean to organizations? I attempt to answer this question in my new book entitled “Choosing the Right Path” by looking at major age shifts that will alter the demographic landscape of the U.S. labor force. In this book, I also provide some insight for those individuals who are a part of this generation that will prove helpful in charting this next chapter in their lives. What is "Magnetic North" For Your Business Let “The Growth Coach” help you chart the course toward business success and a balanced life… As a business owner, you frequently have to navigate the habitually rough waters of the market place. Storms arise in your business and personal life that often cause you to lose sight of where you are trying to take your business. You are blown off of your designated course, if indeed you had a specific course charted in the first place. The GROWTH Coach®  is the Leader in Business Coaching. We provide a unique, proven, strategic-focusing process that delivers high-end results and unlocks your potential. Our Strategic Mindset process is designed for professionals who have the desire to drive greater success while maintaining a healthy balance in their lives. This process ensures that you have your path to the future of your business properly charted. For more information, visit http://www.thegrowthcoach.com/jhudson   Magnetic North Defined What is coaching? Very simply, it is helping an individual to get from where they are to where they desire to be. In my practice I help clients to clearly define the desired outcome of the coaching engagement, something I call “Magnetic North”. Once we have identified Magnetic North we develop strategies to remain focused on the destination much as ancient mariners used the North Star to navigate on the open seas. On the open seas, much as in life, storms arise that can blow you off of your intended course, but as long as you know where magnetic or “True” north is, you can quickly course correct and continue your journey. My commitment to clients is to ensure a focused journey to a desired destination. John H. Hudson Discusses Bridging Across Cultures June 2008 - Choice Magazine featured John H. Hudson and his perspective on bridging across cultures in the coaching relationship. John discussed the effect of cultural differences in the coaching relationship and how coaches must examine their own motives and assumptions while engaged in a coaching relationship. Click here to read the entire article. To discuss this topic with John, please leave a comment on his blog. The complete version of Choice Magazine's diversity issue, is available at: www.choice-online.com.   The original meaning of the word coach is: "A vehicle whose purpose is to take a very important person from where they are to where they desire to be......"