Alexia Georghiou is the author of The Future of Work is Human and The Future of Success is Happiness, and a global advocate for workplace well-being. She helps professionals develop positive psychological capital through her signature V.A.L.U.E.S. Model—Vision, Action, Leadership, Unity, Engagement, and Synthesis—grounded in Positive Psychology. A contributing author and curator for Global Joy: Unlocking Happiness Across Cultures, Alexia’s work supports education and healthcare systems globally. With decades of experience in mental health and leadership development, she’s also the founder of the Knoxville Happiness Coalition and a dedicated educator, speaker, and advisor shaping HR and community initiatives that prioritize purpose and happiness at work.


Photo from my book signing at SHRM Talent 2025

Knoxville Happiness Coalition —“Healthy Culture” is the golden standard of business ethics: with positive care for employees, customers, and investors/donors. We build psychological capital by increasing happiness, communication skills, and emotional intelligence through workshops and inspirational talks.

NOW BOOKING KEYNOTES 2026…

Happiness Habits for Enhanced Employee Engagement & Productivity—presented at SHRM TALENT 2025 and Atlanta SHRM SOAHR 2025. Hear the talk—HR TENNESSEE CONFERENCE & EXPO-Nashville, 9.08.25.


Cultivating Hope: Turning Workplace Challenges into Opportunities—Roundtable Format—in partnership with Alphonsus Obayuwana M.D., Ph.D., CPC., Literary Titan Gold Award-winning author of The Happiness Formula2024 Forbes Top 5 Must Read Books for the High Achiever.


Empathetic Leadership in Layoffs—Hear the talk—SHRM25—I’m preparing to speak to my largest audience yet—in person capacity 3700+virtual–7.1.25-4pm PST—The Marriott Grand Ballroom—and my book will be sold at the SHRM Store!

KNOXVILLE join me for the inaugural DisruptHR, Thursday June 5th 6pm, Happiness Isn't a Perk—It's a Habit, Register HERE

Contact Alexia Georghiou to schedule a discovery call 📞AGEORGHI@UTK.EDU

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Welcome to my publication where you and your teams can learn how to better communicate, increase confidence, and develop character for authentic engagement. ~Alexia Georghiou—Author—The Future of Work is Human and The Future of Success is Happiness.

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Author— The Future of Work is Human and The Future of Success is Happiness