Coaching with Bricks: Exploring the lived experience of neurodivergent and neurotypical coachees using the Triple – E method of coaching: A research protocol
Theresa Quinn, Stephen Palmer and Siobhain O’Riordan
Citation: Quinn, T., Palmer, S., & O’Riordan, S. (2025). Coaching with Bricks: Exploring the lived experience of neurodivergent and neurotypical coachees using the Triple – E method of coaching: A research protocol. International Journal of Coaching Psychology, 6, 5, 1-4. https://ijcp.nationalwellbeingservice.com/volumes/volume-6-2025/volume-6-article-5/
Processing dates: Submitted: 24 March 2025; Resubmitted: 23 May 2025; Accepted: 4 June 2025; Published: 6 August 2025
Abstract
This research protocol outlines a study which aims to explore the lived experiences of neurodivergent and neurotypical coachees, using the Triple-E Method (T-EM) of coaching with bricks. The objective is to deepen understanding of how different participants experience the framework to better enable coaches to effectively apply this method. By addressing the current lack of academic research in this area, it supports the development of evidenced-informed, strength based coaching practices. A qualitative research methodology using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis idiographic approach, has been selected to provide an opportunity for participants to share their unique lived experience of the coaching. Participants will take part in a coaching with bricks session followed by a semi-structured interview. Sessions are expected to last between 1-3 hours and will be recorded and transcribed verbatim to give context to the research. Both the interviews and coaching session will be online to reflect current trends towards digitalisation in coaching practices. An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) research approach that makes sense of individual’s lived experiences will be used to gather rich, in-depth data of the participants experience of the T-EM coaching session, for interpretation to identify emerging themes.
Key words: coaching psychology, coaching, coaching with bricks, neurodiversity, triple-e method
Biographies
Theresa Quinn is a PhD student at the University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD), College Rd, Carmarthen SA31 3EP, UK
Email: 2114846@student.uwtsd.ac.uk
Web: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-quinn-mbpsscoachingwithbricks
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2096-6510
Dr Stephen Palmer is a PhD supervisor and Director of Studies at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), College Rd, Carmarthen SA31 3EP, UK
Email: s.palmer@uwtsd.ac.uk
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0108-6999
Dr Siobhain O’Riordan is a PhD supervisor and Director of Studies at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), College Rd, Carmarthen SA31 3EP, UK
Email: siobhain.oriordan@uwtsd.ac.uk
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3216-2939