Career Consultant, Workplace Coach
& Life Alignment Partner
Find Your Way to Career Clarity With Donnan Coaching Services
Regain the Confidence to Move Forward in Your Career
You’ve already built a solid career.
On paper, everything looks fine.
But day to day, something at work feels off.
You’re second-guessing decisions you used to make without thinking.
You hesitate before speaking, even when you know your judgement is sound.
Your role no longer fits the level you’re actually operating at.
This isn’t about ability.
It’s what happens when priorities shift, pressure increases, and expectations stay vague.
Especially in roles where responsibility is high but clarity is low.
That discomfort isn’t random.
It’s usually the point where a pause is needed, not more effort.
The work here is about stopping long enough to think properly again.
To steady confidence, sharpen judgement, and decide your next move without rushing.
How This Work Supports You
This is for professionals who are already in work and need space to think clearly before making their next decision.
Not a full career reset.
Not a motivational push.
Just practical, grounded support at the point where things have started to feel misaligned.
The focus stays on what actually affects your day:
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how confident you feel making decisions
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how you operate when pressure increases
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how steady you are when visibility rises
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how clearly you can see your next step
The aim isn’t to change who you are.
It’s to help you trust your own thinking again and act from that place.
So your career moves forward deliberately.
Not by default.
Not by putting up with what no longer fits.
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Hello there, I’m Coach Paula!
A fulfilling career isn’t built on motivation.
It’s built on clarity, sound judgment, and knowing how you operate at work.
I’ve spent over a decade working with people at key decision points in their working lives. Before moving into coaching, I worked in employability, training, and mentoring roles across Northern Ireland, supporting people through change, greater responsibility, and progression in real workplace settings.
That experience matters here.
It keeps this work practical, grounded, and focused on how organisations actually operate.
In 2023, I founded Donnan Coaching Services to work with professionals who are established in their careers often in management or leadership roles but not always feeling as steady or clear as they’d like to be at work.
These are people who don’t need more motivation.
They need space to think clearly, rebuild self‑trust, and decide what to do next with their role or direction.
My work focuses on:
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Decision‑making when the stakes feel high
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Confidence at work as visibility and responsibility increase
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Career direction when your current role or organisation no longer feels like a good fit
I work within professional coaching standards as a Member of the Association for Coaching and hold a Level 5 qualification in Coaching and Mentoring. I’m an Accredited Strengthscope® Practitioner, bringing structured insight into how people’s strengths and energy show up in their day‑to‑day work.
Alongside my own practice, I deliver training and coaching across Northern Ireland, Ireland, and the UK, working with professionals dealing with performance, employability, and progression in complex environments.
My background includes a BA (Hons) in Social Sciences from Queen’s University Belfast, alongside professional qualifications in HR, training, and coaching.
“If this sounds familiar, you’re welcome to get in touch to explore how we could work together.”
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When Work Stops Being a Problem and Starts Being a Choice
For many professionals, this stage isn’t about dissatisfaction.
It’s about knowing a decision is coming.
You can stay as you are, but it no longer feels neutral.
You can move, but doing so without clarity feels premature.
This is the point where waiting becomes a strategy by default.
And default strategies usually cost more in the long run.
At this stage, two things matter:
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understanding the options properly
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being able to think clearly enough to choose between them
Career consultation brings structure to options, direction, and positioning.
Coaching creates the conditions to think without noise or urgency.
Most people need both while decisions are forming.
Not indefinitely.
Just at the point where choices carry weight.
Realignment Is a Strategic Move, Not a Risky One
Realignment isn’t about reinventing yourself.
It’s about adjusting based on what no longer fits.
That might mean:
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reshaping your current role
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preparing for an internal move
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changing direction with intent rather than escape
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returning to structure after self-employment
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or choosing your next step more deliberately than your last
The aim is straightforward.
To move forward in a way that holds up under scrutiny.
This work exists to slow decisions down just enough to make them sound.
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If You’re at This Point
If something needs to change but you’re not prepared to move without clarity, this is the stage this work is designed for.
You don’t need reassurance.
You don’t need a five-year plan.
You need space to think properly and support that doesn’t rush the outcome.
Book a call or email info@donnancoachingservices.com to start the conversation.
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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.
