Your breakthrough to industry leader starts now.
Fuel success on your terms with a coach for Authority Entrepreneurs.
Coaching self-made founders building influence and impact.
I help Authority Entrepreneurs to make bold decisions, build influence in their industry, and grow a lean, sustainable business that feels true to them.
Every Authority Entrepreneur has a bold "ask"—a transformative goal that drives their thought-leadership and their business forward.
And your ask deserves expert support.
When you’ve built something brilliant and you’re not the type to settle, it’s only natural to eye your next big move.
The decision that'll set you apart. The “What if I could…” idea that’s long been simmering. The pivot that could finally make everything click.
But even the smartest entrepreneurs need a strategic partner to bounce ideas off, to challenge their assumptions, to push them further.
On your own, you’ve got talent, grit, and drive… but you also have an internal 'Board of Directors' who can't seem to agree, and pipe up with doubt and indecision.
But with an experienced coach who can help you cut through the clutter, cultivate a new level of self-assurance, and take massive action? That’s when you become unstoppable.
Strategic business coaching for Authority Entrepreneurs — self-made founders building thought leadership without outside funding.
Sharpen your focus. Take decisive action.
Build a business that turns heads.
Let's face it: the line between good and exceptional business owners is drawn by those who make gutsy, well-timed decisions.
Without a razor-sharp goal and a concrete plan, you leave yourself wide open to distraction and doubt. But the good news is that whilst indecision can kill your potential, clarity is your antidote, and it's closer than you might think.
That's where our work together comes in.
Whether you're in growth mode, eyeing up a pivot, or looking to smash through strategic hurdles, coaching helps you get to the heart of the matter, slicing through complexity and uncertainty and bringing the most important questions to light.
When we team up, you’ll:
Forget the fluff and instead take decisive, aligned, and consistent action
Sharpen your decision-making muscle so you can grow with conviction
Uncover your unique vision, mission, methods, principles, and specific goals so that you can take aligned action towards the thought-leadership status you’re ready for
Pick your path to shake things up
Get consistent support towards your goals →
Book a day that changes everything →
Ready to stand out as a trusted coach or consultant?
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Here’s how Authority Entrepreneurs have transformed their businesses ….
They've all been shaped by the power of the right ask.
“I was at a bit of a crossroads when I met Ellen, and now I am super clear about how to build a company I am proud of.
Coaching provides such a tangible return on investment. I have clear goals, timelines and objectives and am feeling much more positive about the road ahead."
Rachel, PR & Comms Founder
“Working with Ellen has been fundamental to my personal and business growth.
Her well-structured, clear-cut approach is balanced between regular 1:1 meetings, ad hoc contact, and tasks to complete in your own time. Ellen helped me to work out achievable goals and provided clear tools on how to reach them. It wasn't long before I'd signed on my first new agency client, the first big step towards my main goals!”
Ted, E-Commerce Agency Founder
Your sector doesn’t define you.
Your aspirations do.
Leaders across industries
break through with The Ask
Tech & Business
Marketing & Communications
Online Business & Creators
D2C and eCommerce
Personal Development
Creative Arts
Fashion & Beauty
Hospitality
I’m Ellen Donnelly, entrepreneurial business coach and Founder of The Ask.
The future of work is entrepreneurship.
The 9-5 is dying and more people are starting businesses, whether voluntarily or otherwise.
With more people innovating and selling their expertise than ever, you need to rise above the noise and establish yourself as the go-to authority in your field.
I help entrepreneurs make bold decisions and stand out as an authority in their industry, so that they can grow their business sustainably in a way that feels true to them
Having guided over 200 business owners to breakthrough achievements, I bring a combination of strategic insight and hands-on experience to each coaching partnership. Whether you're managing rapid expansion, exploring new directions, or pushing past stagnation, I'll help you find the clarity and conviction to make bold and aligned choices, and position yourself as the go-to entrepreneur in your industry.
Are you ready to make your boldest ask yet?
Let's collaborate to amplify your authority, sharpen your strategy, and build your personal legacy.
Your next big breakthrough starts with the right question—let's explore it together.