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’s changed. Maybe your confidence has dipped, you’re second-guessing yourself more often, or you feel like your ideas aren’t being heard.
It happens to a lot of professionals, not because they’ve lost their ability, but because work has shifted around them. Sometimes you’ve outgrown your role, the environment feels different, or you simply need a space to rebuild confidence and direction.
And sometimes, it’s not about finding a new job at all. It’s about realising that maybe traditional work no longer feels right for you.
You might have an idea you’ve always wanted to explore, a skill you’d like to turn into something of your own, or a growing curiosity about starting a business. Taking time to explore those possibilities can be just as empowering as any career move.
Having worked with hundreds of professionals across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK, I know how challenging these moments can be, but I also know how quickly things can change with the right support.
Through my Career Confidence and Professional Development Coaching, we’ll work together to:
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Rebuild confidence and self-belief so you can make decisions with clarity
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Identify your strengths and use them with purpose in your current or next role
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Develop clear strategies to help you grow, progress 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.
If you’re ready to move forward with more confidence and direction, let’s talk.
Want to explore your options? 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.
Job Bringing You No Joy?
Work doesn’t feel as fulfilling as it once did. You’re capable and experienced, but something feels off, like you’ve lost direction or confidence in where you’re heading.
It’s rarely about ability. Often, it’s about having the clarity and support to figure out your next move.
I help professionals rebuild confidence, refocus their direction and take steps that feel right, whether you’re in work, between roles or exploring change.
What I Offer:
A 2-session coaching programme to help you explore new career directions, reflect on what matters most and make sense of your next step, even if you’re not quite sure what that looks like yet.
Perfect if you want to find your voice, speak up with assurance and carry yourself with presence.You’ll learn how to communicate clearly, be more assertive and show your true value without feeling like you have to change who you are.
🔁 Career Restart Kit
Restarting your career after a break, or just job searching for the first time in years? This package includes a refreshed CV, LinkedIn update, coaching, and a practical job search plan to help you move forward with confidence.
🎯 Interview Edge Coaching Programme
Small-group coaching (up to four participants) designed to build confidence and sharpen interview skills. Perfect if you’re preparing for an internal promotion, updating your skills or stepping into a new role.
Each session covers interview essentials, provides live feedback and ends with a short mock interview focused on two targeted questions.
Why Work With Me?
Over 90% of my clients have secured interviews, landed new roles or gained clarity about their next step.
My coaching focuses on clarity, confidence and practical strategy to help you make meaningful progress.
You can expect:
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Supportive coaching that gives you direction without pressure
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Practical tools to move forward with purpose
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Confidence to take action and achieve real results
If now feels like the right time to refocus, let’s talk.
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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.
