About Coach 1st

Coach 1st: Transformative Professional Coaching

Led by Stuart Blake, Coach 1st delivers premium coaching services that transform careers and unlock leadership potential.

With over 30 years of C-suite experience and having coached 2,500+ professionals globally, we bring deep expertise to every engagement.

Stuart Blake combines his experience as a former CEO and Managing Director of international recruitment firms—including leading successful IPOs and managing global operations across 17 locations—with ICF-certified coaching expertise to deliver exceptional results.

Our coaching methodology integrates strategic business insight, proven frameworks, and measurable impact to develop authentic leaders. We're proud of our 94% client satisfaction rate and that over 80% of our career cohort achieve job success within 24 weeks of programme completion. 

Services:

• Executive Coaching: Enhancing strategic thinking and leadership effectiveness for senior leaders
• Career Coaching: Providing personalized guidance from graduate entry to C-suite transitions
• Life Coaching: Facilitating personal growth through confidence building and targeted goal achievement

As champions of social mobility and leadership excellence, we're committed to democratizing access to high-impact coaching while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Ready to begin your transformation journey? 

Contact Coach 1st today to explore how we can support your professional and personal growth objectives.