Dedicated senior coach with board or C-suite background
Executive outplacement UK
Executive outplacement for senior leaders
Bespoke, psychology-led career transition for directors, VPs and C-suite leavers across the UK and London. Discreet, senior, and built around the reality of executive career moves.
What is executive outplacement?
Executive outplacement is a senior-level career transition programme funded by the employer for departing directors, VPs and C-suite leaders. Unlike volume outplacement, it is bespoke, longer, and delivered by coaches with board and executive experience.
For the leaver, it turns a difficult moment into a considered next chapter. For the employer, it protects reputation, reduces litigation risk and demonstrates duty of care at the level people notice most.
What's included
Reinvention Arc assessment and psychometric deep-dive
Executive CV, biography and LinkedIn positioning
Board and non-executive director (NED) positioning
Portfolio career, advisory and fractional work design
Discreet introductions into search and investor networks
Interview and offer negotiation support
12-month community and content access
Our methodology
The Reinvention Arc
Career change isn't random. It follows a psychological sequence. The Reinvention Arc is Waddyado's core framework, built on peer-reviewed organisational psychology research and developed by our in-house psychologist and career experts. Every coaching session, every tool, and every piece of content on this platform maps to one of five stages.
Evidence-based framework and peer-reviewed research
Click a stage to learn more
This isn't coaching built on intuition. It's built on evidence.
Who executive outplacement is for
- C-suite and board-level leavers (CEO, CFO, COO, CPO, CMO, CTO)
- Managing Directors and Vice Presidents
- Senior Directors leading functions or business units
- Founders exiting after acquisition or restructure
- Senior leaders considering a shift to portfolio or NED work
Frequently asked questions
What is executive outplacement?
Executive outplacement is a senior-level career transition programme provided by employers to departing directors, VPs and C-suite leaders. It typically includes 1:1 executive coaching, board and non-executive positioning, personal brand and LinkedIn work, discreet market access, and structured support to secure the next role, portfolio career or advisory work.
How is executive outplacement different from standard outplacement?
Standard outplacement is designed for volume redundancies and focuses on CV writing, job search skills and general coaching. Executive outplacement is bespoke: longer engagements, senior coaches with board and C-suite experience, market mapping, executive search introductions, and support with portfolio careers, NED roles and consultancy setup.
How much does executive outplacement cost in the UK?
Executive outplacement in the UK typically ranges from £3,000 to £15,000 per leader depending on seniority, duration and inclusions. Waddyado's Executive Outplacement tier starts at £5,499 per executive and bespoke executive programmes are quoted per engagement.
How long does an executive outplacement programme last?
Most executive programmes run for 6 to 12 months. Senior leaders typically take longer than mid-level employees to secure the right next role because the market is smaller, roles are less visible and decisions carry more weight.
Do you support portfolio careers and non-executive director roles?
Yes. Many senior leavers do not want another full-time executive role. Our coaches help with portfolio design, NED positioning, board CV development, advisory and fractional work, and introductions into relevant networks.
Is executive outplacement available in London?
Yes. Waddyado delivers executive outplacement across London and the UK. All coaching is 1:1 and delivered virtually, with optional in-person sessions in London for senior engagements.
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