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Meet Ellen Donnelly, a leading UK business coach and writer focused on the future of work and the emerging shift to mass entrepreneurship. Ellen has expertise in guiding independent consultants to replace their nine-to-five salaries with thriving solo businesses.
In this episode , Ellen shares her entrepreneurial journey from recruitment to becoming a renowned business coach. She emphasizes the importance of choosing yourself, carving out a niche, and consistently showing up to build authority in your space. Ellen provides practical tips for female founders and solopreneurs, including strategic decision-making, setting professional boundaries, and finding work-life balance in London. A passionate advocate for women in business, Ellen discusses her productivity tools, morning routine, and the habits that keep her grounded as a successful entrepreneur.
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Steal Ellen’s “stack” of recommendations (along with all guests) in the Coffee & Oysters Guide.
Ellen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkatedonnelly/
The Authority Club: http://www.the-ask.uk/authority-club
The Ask Newsletter: https://theask.substack.com/
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00:31 Introduction
03:48 Transitioning from Recruitment to Coaching
20:15 Consistency and Strategy in Business
24:19 Loving What You Do
26:49 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
28:31 Balancing Work and Passion
30:31 Navigating Income Streams
32:15 Reflecting on Childhood Dreams
33:59 Life Hacks and Personal Policies
37:12 Fashion and Beauty Regimens
40:09 Productivity Tools and Apps
44:13 London Recommendations
50:22 Conclusion
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💬 Become a guest
📓 2025 Journal Template
🪄 Partnerships & Questions: [email protected]
💌 Never miss an episode: Sign up to Substack
🎓 The Big Notion Energy Academy
📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandOysters
📸 Instagram: @coffeeandoysterspod
📱TikTok: @coffeeandoysterspod
By frances odera matthewsMeet Ellen Donnelly, a leading UK business coach and writer focused on the future of work and the emerging shift to mass entrepreneurship. Ellen has expertise in guiding independent consultants to replace their nine-to-five salaries with thriving solo businesses.
In this episode , Ellen shares her entrepreneurial journey from recruitment to becoming a renowned business coach. She emphasizes the importance of choosing yourself, carving out a niche, and consistently showing up to build authority in your space. Ellen provides practical tips for female founders and solopreneurs, including strategic decision-making, setting professional boundaries, and finding work-life balance in London. A passionate advocate for women in business, Ellen discusses her productivity tools, morning routine, and the habits that keep her grounded as a successful entrepreneur.
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Steal Ellen’s “stack” of recommendations (along with all guests) in the Coffee & Oysters Guide.
Ellen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkatedonnelly/
The Authority Club: http://www.the-ask.uk/authority-club
The Ask Newsletter: https://theask.substack.com/
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00:31 Introduction
03:48 Transitioning from Recruitment to Coaching
20:15 Consistency and Strategy in Business
24:19 Loving What You Do
26:49 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
28:31 Balancing Work and Passion
30:31 Navigating Income Streams
32:15 Reflecting on Childhood Dreams
33:59 Life Hacks and Personal Policies
37:12 Fashion and Beauty Regimens
40:09 Productivity Tools and Apps
44:13 London Recommendations
50:22 Conclusion
---
💬 Become a guest
📓 2025 Journal Template
🪄 Partnerships & Questions: [email protected]
💌 Never miss an episode: Sign up to Substack
🎓 The Big Notion Energy Academy
📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandOysters
📸 Instagram: @coffeeandoysterspod
📱TikTok: @coffeeandoysterspod