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 put time and effort into building your career. On paper, things may look fine, but something no longer sits right.
Your confidence at work may have dipped.
You might be second-guessing yourself more than before.
Your ideas feel overlooked, or the work no longer gives you the same sense of purpose.
This isn’t because you’ve lost your ability.
More often, it’s because your priorities have changed, you’ve outgrown the role, or the environment no longer supports who you are becoming.
These moments can feel unsettling, but they’re also a turning point. With the right career support, clarity returns faster than you expect.
How I Can Help
I work as a Career Consultant and Workplace Coach, supporting working professionals to make clear decisions and confident moves at work.
This work is practical and grounded. It’s about helping you step back, think clearly, and decide what comes next without rushing or second-guessing yourself.
As a Career Consultant, I provide structured support around career development, career transitions, interview preparation, interview performance, and confident decision-making.
As a Workplace Coach, I help you rebuild confidence at work, strengthen judgement, and gain clarity about what you want from your role now, so your career supports the life you’re building, not the one you’ve outgrown.
Together, this approach helps you move from feeling uncertain to feeling clear, grounded, and in control of your career direction.
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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 No Longer Reflects Who You Are
This stage doesn’t usually arrive with a dramatic breakdown.
It shows up quietly.
You’re still capable. Still performing. Still getting things done.
But the work no longer reflects who you are now or what matters to you.
You might feel underused, disconnected, or restless.
Not because something is wrong, but because you’ve changed and your work hasn’t caught up yet.
This isn’t about losing direction.
It’s about recognising that your career needs to evolve with you.
For some, this is best supported through career consultation, bringing clarity to options and next steps.
For others, coaching creates the space to think clearly, rebuild confidence, and decide without rushing.
Often, it’s a combination of both.
Realignment Is a Strategic Move, Not a Risky One
Realignment gives you a clearer view of what fits now, not what once did.
That might mean refining your role, changing direction, returning to structure after self-employment, or building something new with more intention.
The goal isn’t to start over.
It’s to move forward with clarity and confidence.
I help you step back, make sense of where you are, and choose next steps that feel grounded, considered, and right for this stage of your career.
Ready to move forward with confidence and direction?
If you’re at a point where something needs to change, but you’re not sure what that looks like yet, that’s exactly where I work best.
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You need space to think clearly and experienced support to help you decide your next move.
Book a call or email info@donnancoachingservices.com and let’s talk it through.
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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.
