Donnan Coaching

The Hidden Reason Success Feels Out of Reach. Audio to blog.    I once worked with a client who came to me completely worn down. Let’s call her Sarah. She was talented, committed, and had done everything she thought would bring success. She stayed late at work, volunteered for extra projects, and kept learning new skills. On paper, she looked like the perfect candidate for the promotion she wanted. But something was missing. She kept getting overlooked. Meetings would end, and her ideas would be forgotten. Opportunities always seemed to pass her by. She told me quietly one afternoon, “I feel invisible.” That moment stuck with me because I’ve heard it so often. Hard work wasn’t Sarah’s problem. Her mindset was. She was broadcasting the wrong signal. Her skills were strong, but her energy, beliefs, and actions weren’t aligned. And until she tuned her inner frequency, her outer world couldn’t change. Maybe you can relate. You’ve worked hard, but still feel stuck. You know you’re ...

  Introduction: Why a Long Job Search Needs a Different Approach. Audio to Blog. If you are in the middle of a long job search, I don’t need to tell you how hard it feels. The days slip by in a blur of applications, the inbox stays quiet, and rejections can feel personal. Clients often tell me, “I feel stuck, like I’m wasting my time.” But here’s the reality. A long job search is not unusual. In the UK, the average job seeker spends around 122 days (about four months) finding a new role. For many professionals, it takes longer depending on the industry and level of seniority. Knowing this helps you see that the time you are spending is part of the process, not proof of failure. This blog is about helping you use that time effectively. I want to give you strategies that make a difference to your search, whether you have been at it for weeks or months. Think of it as a roadmap to protect your energy, sharpen your approach, and help you move forward with purpose.   Schedule Dedic...