Alexia Georghiou
Measuring Happiness. Transforming Leadership.
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Alexia Georghiou is the founder of the Knoxville Happiness Coalition and the World Happiness Fellowship, a global platform advancing human centered leadership, workplace wellbeing, and the future of work. She is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, leadership educator, author of The Future of Work Is Human, and editor of Happiness Driven Leadership. She also teaches leadership at the University of Tennessee.
Alexia has delivered keynotes and executive education for leading professional and leadership audiences, including SHRM, SHRM Talent, the University for Peace Executive Education in Costa Rica, SIOPSA in South Africa, and the University of Tennessee System. Her work has been featured by SHRM, HR Dive, ASHHRA, and the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Alexia brings executives into the conversation. Her sessions are designed to be experienced, not simply heard, combining evidence based insights, executive reflection, audience interaction, and practical takeaways participants can apply immediately. She challenges leaders to think differently about wellbeing, not as a perk or program, but as a leadership practice and a critical part of designing the future of work.
Her work explores the intersection of happiness, leadership, human connection, organizational culture, and AI, helping leaders understand how the human experience of work directly influences engagement, performance, and sustainable organizational success.
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Happiness Is a Leadership Skill: The Human Advantage in the Age of AI
Al is changing what people do. Leaders still determine how people experience work. In uncertainty, happiness does not mean everything is okay. It means learning how to be happy in it, through it and together.
Because emotions are contagious, leaders must ask what they are spreading.
• Am I creating an energized workforce or one that is afraid of me?
• Am I rewarding performance or performance at any human cost?
• Am I tolerating a brilliant leader who makes everyone miserable?
• If I cannot control the behavior, can I really claim to control the culture?
This session turns those questions into practical action. Leaders will examine the emotional climate they create, practice how to shift it in real time and leave with immediately usable micro actions to strengthen connection, resilience, trust and performance.
Testimonials
Dr. Shirley Raines, President Emerita, University of Memphis, Speaker, Author, Leadership Development Consultant: “From my experiences with Alexia Georghiou, she is an exemplary leader and a dedicated learner. For example, she became an exemplary community leader as President of the Knoxville Professional Women. Alexia is very bright and took courses at Wharton. Ms. Georghiou also leads in human resource organizations in the area. As an engaging instructor, her virtual and in-person courses are in demand. Alexia's consulting strengths with organizations are in building positive and productive culture and strong teams.”
Lawrence Kitambi, PMP, Vice President - Programs Central Arkansas Chapter
Positives: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
“Alexia, presentation to our PMI Central Arkansas Chapter had good content and insights into practical ways of how to deal with conflicts. The members' response was very positive and as a group of leaders we learned a lot. In general, the delivery was very good, and she was passionate and came across as a high level expert in this field.”
Kathryn Schrader, Founder & Principal Strategic Tax and Business
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
“Alexia spoke at our Annual CPE Conference for the Knoxville chapter of the Accounting & Financial women's alliance. Her presentation was well organized, interesting and of value to the audience. The reviews of her presentation were excellent. Alexia will be asked to speak again at one of our future events!”
World Happiness Fellowship 2.0 Founder and Host Upcoming
The World Happiness Fellowship is a global movement bringing together leaders, educators, changemakers, and everyday humans to explore happiness, wellbeing, purpose, and human connection; not as trends, but as essential skills for a thriving future. Through conversations, community, and shared learning, the fellowship helps people create healthier workplaces, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives.
28th Annual SIOPSA Conference
The AI Paradox: Mitigating Technostress and Elevating Talent Performance Through Happiness Habits and Afrocentric Leadership for Future-Fit Workplaces
SHRM TALENT 2026
Happiness Habits for Enhanced Employee Engagement and Productivity
World Happiness Fellowship
Founder & Host— The AI Paradox: Reducing Technostress While Elevating Talent Performance Through Happiness Habits
This annual International Day of Happiness gathering blends high-level thought leadership with inclusive community connection, creating meaningful networking across sectors and leadership levels while spotlighting organizations committed to culture, performance, and impact in East Tennessee.
KEYNOTE University of Tennessee Administrative Professionals Summit
Keynote—Level UP With Happiness
KEYNOTE TECTA East Leadership Conference
Happiness the Leadership Advantage
SHRM 25
Empathetic Leadership in Layoffs
SHRM TALENT
Happiness Habits for Enhanced Employee Engagement and Productivity
UPEACE EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Collaboration over Competition
UPEACE EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Listening for Peace
Alexia Georghiou
Measuring Happiness. Transforming Leadership.
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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