Malloy & Co. Operating Partnerships — Executive Coaching

The Healthcare Executive
Interview Readiness Assessment

20 indicators  ·  10 minutes  ·  Know exactly where you stand before your next executive interview

Are you truly ready for the C-suite?

Most healthcare executives feel ready for their next leadership role. Few have honestly stress-tested where they stand. This assessment surfaces the gaps search committees and boards will probe — before the interview room does.

Built from 30 years inside health systems, this tool reflects what actually separates executives who advance from those who stall.

  1. Rate each indicator honestly — not how you aspire to perform, but how you actually perform today

  1. Pay attention to CRITICAL indicators — these are the ones most commonly cited in failed executive searches

  1. Your results and recommended next steps will appear after completing all 20 indicators

Rating Scale

1 - Strong

No action needed; this is a genuine strength

2 - Developing

Growth area; not a dealbreaker, but worth addressing

3 - Gap

Needs immediate focus before pursuing C-suite roles

Section 1 — Leadership Track Record

Executives who advance are defined by results others can verify and stories others will tell about them.

Section 2 — Executive Presence & Communication

The C-suite is won or lost in the room. How you present in high-stakes settings often outweighs what you have delivered.

Section 3 — Strategic & Operational Command

C-suite executives own strategy and execution simultaneously. Gaps in either surface quickly in a rigorous interview process.

Section 4 — Physician & Stakeholder Alignment

In healthcare, alignment with physician and clinical leaders is the single most predictive factor of executive success.

Section 5 — Executive Readiness & Self-Awareness

Executives who succeed in the C-suite know what they do not know — and have a credible plan for it.

Enter your details to see your full readiness breakdown — and receive Kelly's recommended next steps tailored to your specific profile.

Your information is confidential and will not be shared. Kelly may reach out with relevant resources.

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