Research
Primary research on leadership and organizational adaptation.
The questions driving this research come from two decades inside Fortune 500 organizations and a coaching practice focused on senior leaders.
Study 1
PublishedAI Workforce Adaptation 2026 Benchmark
Method
Quantitative survey. n=102 technical professionals. Multi-site purposive sampling across Silicon Valley practitioner communities.
Research Question
How are technical professionals experiencing AI-driven change in preparedness, confidence, engagement depth, and organizational support?
Key Findings
- The workforce is polarizing: 37% score low on preparedness, 53% high, minimal middle ground.
- Confidence tracks engagement depth, not frequency of use.
- Individual motivation (5.33/7) outpaces organizational support (4.74/7).
- Career entrants are the least confident cohort, contrary to assumption.
Study 2
In ProgressC-Suite Executives' Lived Experience of Coaching
Method
Qualitative. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). In-depth interviews with C-suite executives who have completed formal coaching engagements.
Research Question
What is the lived experience of C-suite executives in coaching? What do they find valuable, what do they discount, and what does the experience reveal about leadership at senior levels?
Institution
University College Cork, MSc Research
Supervisor: Dr. Pat O'Leary
Publication Target
Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice (Taylor & Francis)
Recruitment is ongoing. If you are a C-suite executive with completed coaching experience, contact info@kseniaclosson.com