EQ Is the OS: Leading with Emotional Intelligence in an AI World with Dr. Bushra Khan
Eps. #187 Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
Most high performers don't get passed over because of what they know. They get passed over because of how they lead. In this episode, Dr. Bushra Khan makes the case that emotional intelligence isn't a soft skill, it's the strategic operating system every leader needs right now, especially as AI reshapes what work looks like.
In this episode…
Why 'be more strategic' on a performance review usually means something specific and fixable.
How influence actually works in the brain, and why title alone won't get people to go above and beyond.
A concrete KPI approach for measuring emotional intelligence that most organizations aren't tracking yet.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!
Guest(s): Dr. Bushra Khan, CEO, Leading with BK
Guest(s): Dr. Bushra Khan, CEO, Leading with BK
As a founder, educator, and leadership expert with over 15 years of experience in organizational development and adult learning, I bring a rare combination of academic rigor, contagious energy, and moral clarity to every space I’m in.
With a doctorate in Educational Leadership, deep research in emotional intelligence alongside global experts, and the creation of a top-rated executive leadership program (for Google, Government of Canada, ERCOT, to name a few), my impact is both measurable and deeply focused on us as humans. I help high-performing professionals strengthen their strategic capabilities, lead with integrity, turn their expertise into meaningful influence, and shape their leadership philosophy.
My voice is a calm, compelling signal in the noise. A space where leaders come for clarity, where rising professionals see possibility, and where organizations recognize that emotional intelligence isn’t a nice-to-have soft-skill, it’s the operating system for the future of work.
