Equitable Outplacement - No Tiers, No Hierarchy, No Compromise

At Coach 1st, we believe outplacement should be equitable, not hierarchical. 

Every employee facing redundancy deserves the same level of care, dignity, and professional support, regardless of job title, salary, or seniority.

Our commitment to fair and inclusive outplacement, combined with our experience in global coaching and recruitment, is what truly sets us apart.

The Problem with Traditional Outplacement

Most traditional outplacement models create an uncomfortable reality. Senior leaders receive months of bespoke coaching, while other employees may only be offered a short workshop or a generic CV template.

Support is allocated by grade rather than need. We call this the Outplacement Lottery, and it rarely reflects the values of organisations that genuinely care about their people, culture, and reputation.

Our Approach: One Standard for Everyone

Coach 1st provides one high-quality outplacement standard for every individual affected by redundancy. There are no tiers, no hierarchy, and no compromise.

Every employee receives the same comprehensive, professional support designed to help them move forward with confidence and clarity.

What Every Employee Receives

- One-to-one career coaching tailored to individual circumstances, strengths, and career goals

- CV, application and LinkedIn optimisation aligned to the current job market

- Interview preparation including mock interviews and detailed, constructive feedback

- Job search strategy with practical planning, market insight, and networking guidance

- Ongoing support until success. We continue working with individuals until they secure their next role, with no arbitrary time limits, provided they remain actively engaged in their job search

Why Choose Equitable Outplacement?

- It protects your employer brand by demonstrating genuine commitment to employee wellbeing during difficult transitions

- It reduces risk by ensuring consistent, fair support and helping to maintain trust with both exiting and remaining employees

- It delivers better outcomes by providing quality support across all levels, not just senior roles

- It simplifies decision-making with one approach, one standard, and one price point

- It reflects your organisational values by applying equity and fairness when it matters most

Pricing

One price. All redundancy packages are under £300 per person.

Every individual receives the same comprehensive support package for as long as they need it. There are no hidden tiers and no time-based cut-offs.

Our Commitment

We do not impose rigid three or six month limits. If an individual is actively working towards securing their next role, we continue to support them whether that takes two months or twelve months.

We do not abandon people based on arbitrary timelines. We stay until there is a successful outcome.

Ready to Take an Equitable Approach to Outplacement?

If you are facing a restructure or redundancy programme, we would welcome a conversation about how to support your people with fairness, empathy, and professionalism.

Success Stories

Stuart's guidance and support have been nothing short of transformative during a challenging period in my career. Before meeting him, I struggled with a lack of confidence and felt uncertain about where to focus my efforts. Stuart’s remarkable ability to truly understand my situation, draw from his past experiences, and offer tailored insights gave me the reassurance I needed to move forward. His expertise was particularly invaluable as I navigated insecurities and uncertainties around my next career step. Having someone I could trust to confide in and seek thoughtful, constructive advice from has made all the difference. I’m incredibly grateful for his unwavering support.

Todd H 

I highly recommend Stuart Blake as a career coach whose expertise and guidance were instrumental in navigating a career transition with confidence.
What sets him apart is his ability to combine his over 30 years of experience with deep insights about how to approach job searches in the current climate.
His suggestions about identifying common grounds, establishing a connection, leveraging different networking techniques and working the hidden job market really helped identify opportunities in a contracting market.
In his sessions, Stuart helped me articulate my value proposition and led to successful interviews and conversations.
Beyond the tactical support, Stuart provided much needed encouragement and a good sounding board, I needed during challenging moments.
Akshay B

Working with Stuart has been transformative for both my career and personal life. When I first reached out, I was feeling stuck and uncertain about my path forward. What I needed most was clarity and a confident approach to tackle the challenges I was facing, along with structured support.
From our very first session, it was clear that Stuart truly understands how to help people find their way forward. He offered different approaches tailored specifically to my situation, which made all the difference. His flexible style meant we could adapt our sessions based on what I needed most at any given time.
What struck me most was his healing way of dealing with deep-rooted issues. Rather than just surface-level career advice, he helped me work through underlying blocks that were holding me back professionally and personally. This holistic approach felt genuinely supportive and nurturing.
I genuinely looked forward to and enjoyed our time together.
Stuart is incredibly engaged throughout every conversation – you can feel his genuine investment in your success. His love for his profession shines through in everything he does, and his extensive experience across so many different areas means he can draw from a rich toolkit to help with whatever challenges arise.
Thanks to our work together, I now have a clear direction and the confidence to pursue it. I can't recommend Stuart highly enough to anyone looking for meaningful support in their career and life journey. 

Robert W.