At Coach 1st, we believe that career coaching is not simply about finding the next job—it is about creating clarity, building confidence, and aligning your professional direction with your values and aspirations. Drawing on the International Coaching Federation (ICF) principles, our career coaching approach is collaborative, client-centred, and designed to unlock potential. We combine structured frameworks, deep listening, and reflective questioning with over 30 years of leadership and recruitment experience to help individuals and organisations move forward with purpose.

For individuals, career coaching is about gaining the space and support to reflect, clarify, and act. We begin by exploring your values, strengths, and aspirations, creating a foundation of self-awareness. This awareness enables better career choices and ensures your professional journey is aligned with what matters most to you. Together we co-create meaningful goals, identify any barriers, and establish practical steps that move you towards your desired outcomes.

Our sessions embrace ICF coaching competencies such as active listening, powerful questioning, and creating accountability. You will be encouraged to explore new perspectives, challenge limiting beliefs, and strengthen resilience. The result is a greater sense of clarity and control over your career, whether you are looking to progress in your current role, explore new opportunities, or plan for long-term growth.

Transitions are moments of both challenge and possibility. Whether you are changing industries, returning to work after a break, or managing redundancy, career transition coaching provides the structure and support to navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Grounded in ICF principles, our transition coaching recognises you as the expert in your own life and career. Our role is to provide the questioning, frameworks, and encouragement that enable you to unlock fresh thinking and take purposeful action. We work with you to identify transferable strengths, redefine your career narrative, and create strategies that align with your future direction. In addition, practical elements such as achievement-focused CV development, interview preparation, and job search strategies ensure you are fully equipped to take advantage of new opportunities.

By combining reflective coaching with targeted career tools, we ensure that transition is not simply about “what comes next” but about designing a professional path that is both fulfilling and sustainable.

For organisations, career coaching is a strategic investment in staff retention, engagement, and performance. Employees who feel supported in their career development are more motivated, more loyal, and more effective. Our corporate career coaching programmes help employees explore their strengths, identify career pathways within the organisation, and develop the skills needed to achieve them.

Through one-to-one and group coaching interventions, we create an environment where staff feel valued and empowered. Using ICF approaches, we build trust, facilitate honest conversations, and support individuals to take ownership of their goals. This not only improves personal performance but also enhances organisational culture and long-term retention. Companies that provide career coaching often see reduced turnover, stronger leadership pipelines, and higher levels of employee satisfaction.

Our career coaching programmes are designed to be practical, reflective, and results-focused. Individuals and organisations working with us can expect:

• A confidential, supportive environment rooted in ICF ethical guidelines.
   
• A structured process that encourages self-discovery, goal setting, and accountability.
   
• Space to reflect on personal values, career ambitions, and professional identity.
   
• Practical strategies including CV development, interview preparation, and career planning.
   
• Tools and frameworks to build resilience, confidence, and long-term employability.
   

Our programmes are available as individual coaching sessions, structured 8- and 12-week programmes with up to 10 one-to-one sessions, and corporate packages that include workshops and access to our online careers portal. This blended approach allows for sustained growth, peer learning, and access to resources that continue to support development between coaching sessions.

Whether you are an individual seeking clarity, an employee navigating change, or an organisation looking to invest in staff retention and motivation, Coach 1st provides the expertise and support you need. Our ICF-aligned coaching ensures each engagement is ethical, professional, and tailored to your unique needs.

Your next step is to book an initial consultation where we will discuss your goals and challenges. From there, we create a personalised action plan and begin your journey towards greater clarity, confidence, and career fulfilment.

Career coaching is about much more than the next role—it is about unlocking your potential and creating a career that works for you. Contact Coach 1st today to start your journey.