Research 02 — University College Cork
Recruiting NowC-Suite Executives' Lived Experience of Coaching
A qualitative study moving beyond ROI metrics to examine the internal shifts and real-world impact of coaching at the most senior organizational levels.
Method
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Commitment
One 45–60 min interview
Format
Confidential, fully anonymized
Why Participate
What you gain
Pre-publication peer insights
Synthesized findings shared with participants before public release — see how peers navigate the same challenges.
Contribution to the field
Your experience informs peer-reviewed research that will help shape leadership development standards.
Rigorous, professional handling
Conducted by a PCC-credentialed practitioner-researcher with two decades in the field.
What's Involved
The commitment
One confidential interview
45–60 minutes, conducted via secure video call at a time that works for you.
Complete anonymity
Identifying details removed. Data stored per UCC SREC ethical standards.
No further commitment
Single conversation.
Eligibility
Who I'm looking for
C-suite role
CEO, CTO, COO, CFO, Chief Data / AI Officer, or equivalent senior executive function.
Recent coaching engagement
Completed at least one formal executive coaching engagement within the past 24 months.
Organizational complexity
Companies with meaningful scale or strategic complexity. Industry agnostic — tech, finance, healthcare, consumer, and others welcome.
Reflective disposition
Willingness to discuss your coaching experience candidly — what worked, what didn't, and what shifted.
Principal Investigator
Ksenia Closson
PCC · IAC-CC · SPHR
Two decades in organizational consulting and leadership development.
Institution & Supervision
University College Cork
Top 2% Globally · Research-Intensive
Research conducted under the supervision of Dr. Pat O'Leary, University College Cork. Approved per UCC Social Research Ethics Committee (SREC) standards.
Express Interest
Apply to participate
A short form — about 60 seconds. I'll reply within 48 hours with the full Participant Information Sheet. If the study is a fit, we'll find a time that works for your calendar.