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Alexia Georghiou is CEO of the Knoxville Happiness Coalition, a SHRM Recertification Provider, adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee, and internationally recognized keynote speaker. She is the founder of the World Happiness Fellowship and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Happiness Driven Leadership, an independent publication exploring the future of work, leadership, workplace wellbeing, and human-centered organizational transformation.

Author of The Future of Work is Human, Alexia helps leaders and organizations build cultures where people and performance thrive together. She has delivered keynote presentations and educational sessions for SHRM Annual Conference (SHRM25), SHRM Talent 2025 and 2026, and UPEACE Executive Education in Costa Rica, where her book has been featured.

Her insights on leadership, workplace wellbeing, and organizational transformation have been featured by SHRM, HR Dive, ASHHRA, MSN News, and Knox News Sentinel

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!”