Career Coach, Professional Development Consultant & Job Search Partner
Find Your Way to Career Clarity With Donnan Coaching Services
Regain the Confidence to Move Forward in Your Career
You’ve worked hard to build your career, but lately something feels off.
Maybe your confidence has dipped, you’re second guessing yourself, or your ideas aren’t being heard.
It happens to many professionals, not because they’ve lost their ability, but because their work or priorities have shifted.
Sometimes you’ve outgrown your role, the environment no longer feels right, or you simply need space to rebuild your confidence and realign your direction.
For others, it’s about exploring what’s next, using your strengths in new ways, considering self employment, or finding work that feels more meaningful.
Having supported hundreds of professionals across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK, I know how unsettling these moments can feel, but I also know how quickly things can change with the right support.
How I Can Help
Through my Career Confidence and Professional Development Coaching, you’ll gain clarity and practical steps to move forward with confidence, whether that means progressing in your role, changing direction or exploring self-employment.
Together we’ll:
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Rebuild confidence and self-belief so you can make clear decisions
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Identify and apply your strengths using Strengthscope®
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Develop strategies to help you grow and feel in control of your career
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start.
The sooner you take that first step, the clearer your next one becomes.
Ready to move forward with more confidence and direction?
Book a call today.
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Hello there, I’m Coach Paula!
A fulfilling career is built with clarity, confidence and purpose.
My journey began at TWL Training Ltd, where I coordinated training programmes and supported learner development. That role sparked a passion for helping people realise their potential and set me on a path of over ten years as an employability mentor and trainer before moving into career coaching.
In 2023, I founded Donnan Coaching Services to help professionals and graduates build stronger, more meaningful careers. Through personalised coaching, I support clients to realign their direction, rebuild confidence and take clear, strategic steps toward their goals.
Recently, I became an Accredited Strengthscope® Practitioner, expanding the way I help clients discover and use their strengths with confidence. This approach brings fresh energy to my coaching, helping individuals identify what truly drives them and use that insight to perform at their best.
Alongside running my business, I work as an Executive Coach with Executive Connexions and as an Employability Advisor with GEMS NI, supporting professionals at all stages of their career journey across the UK and Ireland.
I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Sciences from Queen’s University Belfast, a Professional Certificate in Personnel Practice, a Diploma in Managing Training and Development, and an ILM Level 5 in Effective Coaching and Mentoring.
If you are ready to take control of your career, rediscover what drives you and move forward with confidence, book your consultation today and take the first step toward a career that energises and fulfils you.
When Work & Life No Longer Fits
You’ve built a strong career and achieved so much, but something feels off. You’ve grown, yet your work hasn’t kept up.
Maybe you’ve noticed that work feels flat, you’ve outgrown your role, you miss structure after self-employment or you feel torn between being capable and being content.
You’re not lost. You’re out of alignment. And that can be the turning point.
This Isn’t About Starting Over; It’s About Realigning
Alignment brings clarity and confidence. It helps you understand what motivates you now and choose work that actually fits.
It might mean a new role, a sector shift, returning to employment, redesigning your job or finding the confidence to create something new. I help you make sense of your options and move towards what energises you.
Why Work With Me?
My clients secure interviews, land roles or gain the clarity they’ve needed for years. They feel more confident, more focused and more themselves.
You’ll get supportive coaching, practical tools and a clear plan that helps you move forward with purpose.
If it’s time to realign, book a chat and let’s explore your next step.
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Services
We understand that no two people are alike, and that's why we create custom plans to fit each individual's unique needs. We don't just give advice - we offer support every step of the way
DISCOVER YOUR DIRECTION
Inspiration for your
career choices
Perfect if you’re feeling stuck or unsure about your next move.
These focused sessions help you gain direction, make confident decisions and take practical steps towards the career or life you want.
Simple, supportive and designed to bring a fresh sense of clarity.
CONFIDENCE AT WORK COACHING
Get Support in Your Career Journey
My Confidence at Work Coaching helps you speak up with clarity, handle challenges, and trust your own judgment.
We’ll focus on real progress by communicating with impact, being more assertive, managing difficult conversations and showing your true value with confidence.
