Unlock Your Value: Paula Donnan Advisory Career Consulting
Strategic advisory, coaching, development and interview success solutions
You know your current impact isn't matching your potential. Whether it's your direction, recognition, or how your strengths align, something needs to change.
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At Paula Donnan Advisory, every service is designed to bring those strengths into focus, for you and for the decision-makers holding your next opportunity.
Explore the pathways below to start your transition.
Unsure? Book an Initial Briefing Call to define the right approach for you.
Why Choose Paula
I have guided hundreds of professionals toward greater clarity, helping them recognize their innate strengths and position themselves for the advancement they deserve. My work at Paula Donnan Advisory helps you navigate the complexities of career transition, whether you are pivoting sectors, aiming for a leadership role, or returning to the workforce with renewed purpose.
I empower my clients to bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. By refining how they communicate priorities, I help individuals secure roles that truly align with their professional value. I have also advised entrepreneurs through the startup phase, providing the tactical structure needed to launch independent ventures.
My methodology is direct and results-oriented: clarity first, action second. We move beyond general conversation to identify precise changes that yield the highest impact. Collaborating with me ensures you leave every session with a clear, actionable roadmap to drive your professional success forward.
Career Consultation
£125 · 60 minutes, online or in person
When your current role no longer feels like the right fit, you need an objective assessment. This session allows us to diagnose the friction in your career path, analyze what is driving your dissatisfaction, and establish a firm decision and immediate next step to regain your professional alignment.
Career Coaching
£100 · 60 minutes, online or in person
This is a dedicated development space designed for deep reflection and strategic thinking. If you have been circling the same professional challenges, I provide the external perspective needed to sharpen your focus and reach meaningful conclusions. For those seeking sustained growth through multiple sessions, please inquire about discounted rates.
Career Pathfinder Programme
£175 · Free briefing, three sessions and a month of support.
If you are delivering results but feel disconnected from your future path, this programme offers the strategic space to evaluate your options through a strengths-based lens. We work together to reach a definitive career decision you can pursue with conviction. This includes a briefing call, three focused sessions, and ongoing email support to keep your momentum high.
Designed as an accessible starting point, many clients transition from this into long-term advisory support.
Work Fit Audit
£145 · 60 minutes, plus pre-session audit and summary
You might be high-performing, but if your daily tasks don't match your natural strengths, burnout is inevitable. This audit identifies exactly where the role and your talents are misaligned, providing you with a tactical written plan to adjust your responsibilities and restore your professional energy.
Career Positioning
£200 · up to 75 minutes, plus pre-session analysis and assessment form.
If your current professional profile doesn't reflect the seniority of your actual work, you are missing out on key opportunities. This advisory session optimises your personal brand across your CV, LinkedIn, and interview presence, ensuring that decision-makers recognise the full weight of the experience you bring to the table.
Strength Ready
£349 · CV, cover letter, positioning and interview prep.
Stop listing tasks and start demonstrating capability. This comprehensive package transforms your job search by building a CV and cover letter rooted in your unique strengths. We blend these documents with a positioning session and interview preparation so you can enter the market with total confidence in your professional narrative.
Interview Ready
£375 · Full consultation and two practice sessions over two months
Don't let nerves obscure your talent. We begin with a deep-dive consultation into the role and format, ensuring your preparation is bulletproof. Following this, two rigorous practice sessions allow you to refine your delivery under simulated conditions. By the time you reach the panel, your answers will feel natural, confident, and persuasive. Includes two check-ins and email support.
Career Confidence Strength Programme
£750 · For proven professionals who need their inner confidence to match their output.
If you hesitate to advocate for yourself or have hit a plateau, this programme provides the structure to break through. We use two consultations to map your confidence barriers and four coaching sessions to navigate real-time work challenges. Six months later, we review your progress to ensure lasting change. Includes lifetime access to the Built From Strength Podcast and my signature obstacle and confidence courses.
Strengthscope Standard Profiling
£325 · For professionals who want a clearer view of their strengths, impact and performance.
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If you want to understand where you add the most value, or make sense of feedback that feels unclear or inconsistent, this assessment provides evidence from both your own perspective and the people who work with you. You receive a Strengthscope® Standard Profile, a 360 feedback report, and a 60-minute debrief to explore your core strengths, how others experience them, and where they may become overused under pressure. You leave with a focused plan to close any gap between your intended impact and how your behaviour is perceived.
