How does coaching support organisational leaders in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment?

The world of work is becoming more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous, increasing the pressure on organisational leaders. The literature endorses the positive effects of coaching in general but appears limited regarding how coaching could better help leaders in these turbulent times; this study aims to address the gap. Adopting an IPA approach, the study investigates the lived experience of coaching for four senior leaders from different organisations. The results demonstrate their shared and individual feelings about the specific benefits of coaching. Further research is suggested on how coaching could support leaders more effectively, especially regarding mental health and encouraging a systems perspective.