By focusing on deep-seated insecurities, the session aims to dissolve ego-driven behaviors that undermine cooperation, enabling participants to uplift one another rather than compete for dominance.

➵ Recognize the psychological roots of insecurities and how they influence competitive behavior.

➵ Develop empathetic communication techniques, including active listening and constructive feedback.

➵ Practice strategies to disarm competition and nurture collaboration in group settings.

➵ Create actionable plans to foster vulnerability and collective growth within teams.

Presentation History
2020

Knoxville Association of Women Executives https://www.kawetn.org/
➡️ Speaking reel: https://rumble.com/v25l4ev-live-talk-diversity-of-thought-and-normalization-of-emotions.html

Knoxville Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance
https://www.afwa.org/knoxville/

TCSW-Tennessee Council of Social Welfare Annual Leadership & Networking Conference http://www.tcsw.org/

World Happiness Fest 2020-2024
➡️ Growth in Grief— https://youtu.be/7U_XSqbNUkE

2021

Arkansas PMI https://pmiarkansas.org/

American Nephrology Nurses Association Annual Conference https://www.annanurse.org/

The 36th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
Rady’s Children’s Hospital https://www.rchsd.org/

2024

Gross Global Happiness Summit March 7-9
“Listening for Peace”
UN sanctioned University for Peace Campus
Colon, Costa Rica

Alternative Balance Webinar January 22
➡️ https://bit.ly/HappinessHabitsWebinar

Udemy Community Champion Webinar: Ask Me Anything on Learning Design July 11th

2025

➸ University of TN Innovative Technologies Symposium
➸ University for Peace, Gross Global Happiness Summit
➸ Global Happiness Summit, Jaipur, India

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!”

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Alexia Georghiou is the founder of the Knoxville Happiness Coalition, where she empowers leaders to develop executive presence. She is passionate about equipping professionals with actionable strategies to build resilience, boost productivity, and achieve sustainable well-being in their careers.