The Knoxville Happiness Coalition is a place to pause and pay attention.
Leadership can be deeply meaningful and it can also be exhausting.
Many leaders are doing their best to care for people while managing constant change, limited resources, and their own fatigue. There is very little space to slow down and reflect on how leadership actually feels or how our daily choices are shaping the culture around us.
It is a leadership community for people who want to lead with clarity, steadiness, and genuine care. Not by adding more strategies or fixing themselves, but by looking honestly at what happens day to day. How we listen. How we communicate. How we support people. How we manage our energy and stay connected to our values.
If you are leading through complexity, change, or burnout and you want leadership to feel more sustainable and more human, I invite you to join us.
Everything for Human-Centered, Sustainable Leadership
AI, People, Generations & Communication
Working with Multigenerational Teams, Cultural Intelligence & Workplace Civility: Communicating Through Toxic Misunderstandings, Technology with a Soul: How We Can Leverage AI to Strengthen Human Happiness at Work
Workplace Well-Being & Brain Health
Burnout Prevention and Brain Health Techniques, Happiness Habits for Enhanced Employee Engagement and Productivity, Addressing Substance Use in the Workplace
Leadership Presence & Influence
Executive Presence: Mastering Leadership and Influence, Strategic Leadership: How to Create the Culture You Need to Manage all of the Change
Why Join?
Because leadership can be deeply meaningful and deeply isolating at the same time. You may be carrying responsibility for others while navigating constant change, limited resources, and your own fatigue. The Knoxville Happiness Coalition offers a psychologically safe space for real, human conversations—not networking, not performance, but honest reflection and steady support. It is a place to gain practical tools you can use immediately, strengthen your mental well-being, and grow alongside others who are committed to building healthier workplaces. Sustainable leadership requires community, and you do not have to lead alone.
A Safe Space for Real Conversations
This is not networking. It’s not performative.It’s a psychologically safe space to speak honestly about leadership—what’s working, what’s heavy, and what feels unclear. You can vent. Reflect. Be real.
Leadership Support Without Ego
Guided by Alexia Georghiou—retired mental health therapist and leadership development expert—this space is grounded in humility, steadiness, and genuine care.You’re not being fixed. You’re being supported.
Community That Flexes With You
We adjust gathering locations and times based on member geography and availability. This is grassroots. We bend for one another. Members pay only for their own meals during gatherings—no hidden costs.
Sustainable Leadership in the Midst of Burnout
Leadership is meaningful and exhausting. This community supports your mental health while helping you manage energy, navigate complexity, and lead in ways that are more sustainable and aligned with your values.
Built-In Professional Development ($199/year)
Your membership includes a Academy Course of the Month, community processing sessions, and ongoing leadership development throughout the year. Members also receive preferred seating and special rates for the annual World Happiness Fellowship each March 20. For less than the cost of most single workshops, you gain meaningful, year-round growth and connection.
A Place to Pause and Pay Attention
Think deeply about your leadership and the culture you are shaping every day. Ask real questions about what is working, what feels heavy, and what needs to change. Listen respectfully—to others and to yourself—with curiosity rather than defensiveness. Grow alongside others who are genuinely committed to building healthier, more human workplaces.
The Knoxville Happiness Coalition Academy offers online courses designed for leaders who want practical, actionable strategies to create healthier, more thoughtful workplaces. What makes it unique is the combination of expert-led content, and real-world applications.
Frequently asked questions
Why are venues chosen without a focus on alcohol?
Venues are intentionally selected to be welcoming to all members, without a focus on alcohol. This ensures everyone can participate comfortably—whether due to personal preference, faith, recovery, or other reasons—without feeling the need to explain or justify their choice. The focus remains on meaningful conversation, reflection, and building a healthier, more human workplace culture.
Can I pitch my services or use this group for networking?
No. The Knoxville Happiness Coalition is not a space for selling services, promoting businesses, or networking for leads. While meaningful relationships naturally form, the purpose of this community is reflection, leadership growth, and building healthier workplace cultures. We protect the integrity of the space by keeping it free from solicitation so members can engage openly and safely.
Do I have to attend every gathering?
No. While consistency strengthens connection, this community understands that leaders have full schedules. Attend as you are able.
Can I join if I don’t live in Knoxville?
Yes. While there are in-person gatherings, the Academy courses are online, and meeting locations are determined by membership demographics. The structure flexes with the community.
Will meetings always be in person?
While we prioritize in-person gatherings, due to extenuating circumstances outside of our control, some monthly meetings may be held via Zoom. This ensures continuity, accessibility, and the safety of all members while maintaining the collaborative and reflective nature of our community.
Is this group only for executives?
No. It is for leaders at all levels—formal and informal. If you influence people or culture in your workplace, you belong here.
What is the refund policy?
Membership is annual, and renewal reminders are sent prior to the next billing cycle. We do not offer refunds for the current membership year, including if you relocate or your work situation changes. Keeping our costs accessible requires shared commitment, and we ask members to honor their annual investment once they join.
Can I bring a guest?
Guests are welcome at select events, including the annual World Happiness Fellowship, where members receive preferred seating and preferred rates for themselves and their guests. To protect the integrity and psychological safety of the community, members in good standing may invite a working professional to attend a regular gathering one time. Because this is a grassroots, word-of-mouth movement, invitations are thoughtful and intentional, ensuring the environment remains respectful, confidential, and aligned with our shared values.
Does HR get PDC?
Yes! HR professionals holding SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® certifications can earn Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for these courses.
Is this therapy?
No. While mental health awareness informs the work, this is not therapy. It is leadership development grounded in emotional intelligence, reflection, and practical application.