Nov. 25, 2025

Leading Change with Emotional Intelligence & Empathy | Ep 11

Show Notes

In this powerful episode of Change Leadership Conversations, we sit down with Carl Oxholm, former Senior Partner at PwC Canada, and author of The Biology of Leadership to explore how leaders can harness their biology, energy, and emotional intelligence to lead change more effectively.

Carl shares practical insights on aligning energy with intention, how to stay grounded in chaotic environments, and why understanding our instincts and emotions is essential for high-performance leadership. Whether you’re leading change, a team or an entire organization, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom for today’s ever-evolving world of work.

Topics Covered:

Carl’s journey from corporate partner to leadership author and advisor

What The Biology of Leadership teaches us about energy, emotions, and instincts

Why change leadership begins with emotional awareness and self-regulation

How to manage your energy and stay effective in times of chaos

The link between biology and leadership performance

Guest Bio:

Carl Oxholm is the Founder and CEO of Virtue Compass Inc., where he helps leaders align energy with intention to perform at their best. As a former senior partner at PwC Canada, he pioneered national emotional intelligence programs and led leadership development, culture change, and executive coaching initiatives. He is the author of The Biology of Leadership, ranked #2 on Forbes’ Top Leadership Books list, and is known for integrating science, energy, and human nature into leadership practice.

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