Head of Hearts Show

What does it really take to build a better workplace?

What role do leadership, equality, employee engagement, diversity and human connection play in creating an organization where people can thrive?

In this episode of Head of Hearts, Carine Beoury sits down with Eva Mattheeussenfor a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, career development, human resources, women in leadership, workplace culture, employee empowerment, equal pay, diversity, inclusion, employee engagement and the future of work.

The conversation begins with Eva's career journey, her international and global experiences, and the different projects and environments that shaped her approach to leadership. She reflects on working across different countries and cultures, including experiences connected to the Middle East, Europe and Africa, and how exposure to different people, cultures and ways of working can influence the way a leader thinks.

A major part of the conversation focuses on leadership and ownership. Eva discusses the importance of creating an environment where people have the space to be creative, take responsibility and achieve ambitious goals. The discussion looks at leadership styles, team culture, empowerment and the importance of giving people the opportunity to take ownership rather than simply giving them instructions.

The conversation also explores what it means to build a better corporate world and why organizations need people who are willing to raise their hands, take responsibility and contribute to positive change. Head of Hearts brings meaningful conversations with leaders and changemakers who explore the human side of business, leadership and professional life.

Through honest conversations about leadership, people, workplace culture, employee wellbeing, human resources, empowerment, business and personal growth, Head of Hearts aims to put people at the heart of the conversation.

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What happens when we stop designing workplaces around buildings, desks and aesthetics and start designing them around people?

In Episode 04 of Head of Hearts, Carine Bouery sits down with Ninad Tipnis, architect, entrepreneur, workplace design expert and author of The Healthy Office, for a wide-ranging conversation about the relationship between people, work, wellbeing, purpose, design, leadership and technology.

The conversation begins with a question at the heart of the Head of Hearts philosophy:

Do we follow our head, or do we follow our heart?

From there, Ninad shares his journey of more than two decades as an entrepreneur and explores what he has learned from building a business, observing people and designing workspaces across different environments.

One of the central ideas of the conversation is human-centric workplace design and the belief that an office should not simply look good or function efficiently, but should understand the people who occupy it.

Ninad explains why understanding human needs, personalities, behaviours and aspirations is essential when designing a workspace, including how offices can accommodate different personalities such as introverts and extroverts, different ways of working, collaboration, privacy, focus and communication.

The conversation also explores how the best projects are often the ones where designers don't simply impose their ideas, but create environments where people feel heard, valued and celebrated.

Head of Hearts is a space for honest conversations exploring the relationship between the head and the heart and the people, experiences, ideas and choices that shape the way we live and work.

Host: Carine Bouery

Guest: Ninad Tipnis

Episode: Head of Hearts EP. 04

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In this deeply moving episode of Head of Hearts, Dr. Hikmat Beaini—pioneer of AI-human integration and former Chief of Happiness at the University of Dubai—shares his radical theory: that looking at the past disrupts great leadership and the way we speak to AI today could define the future of humanity tomorrow.

We explore how happiness, virtue, and values can guide both our children and our technologies. From his war-torn childhood to shaping policy and publishing books with ChatGPT, Dr. Hikmat’s journey is a masterclass in emotional resilience, optimism, and leadership with heart.

✨ Why AI needs empathy

🎙️ Hosted by Carine, founder of Head of Hearts—a platform spotlighting Middle Eastern business leaders redefining what it means to lead with purpose.

AI, Leadership & What It Means to Be Human 

Mo Gawdat joins Carine on the debut episode of Head of Hearts to explore why real leadership starts with compassion, values, and vulnerability—not control. A powerful conversation redefining leadership for today’s world.