Nelly Arias

Certified Happiness Trainer

I’m Nelly Arias, a Certified Happiness Trainer and Whole-Person Wellbeing Coach with a background in business execution, strategy, and a deep passion for helping people and systems thrive. I spent nearly a decade at global financial institutions, where I last served as a Vice President. In my roles, I partnered closely with C-suite leaders to advance enterprise business strategy and drive operational excellence to achieve their most critical outcomes. I also led Employee Satisfaction Councils, promoting engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion across global teams. Creating environments where people and teams feel heard, supported, and empowered has been endlessly rewarding. 

I’ve always been curious about what helps people flourish, both at work and at home. That curiosity led me to pursue a Master’s in Happiness Studies, where I spent the last two years studying and applying the science of well-being through the lenses of positive psychology, philosophy, coaching, and organizational behavior. My academic work focused on the science of meditation, gratitude, systems thinking, appreciative inquiry, and workplace well-being.

I’m a lifelong learner and love being part of the development of others. I’ve designed and taught a personal development course on Udemy, where I offer practical tools to help people become the best version of themselves. I find great joy and purpose in integrating what I’ve learned through writing, speaking, and having meaningful conversations that move people forward. More than anything, I believe in human potential and our capacity to live and love more fully, and I’m here to help others discover and lead from that space.

I live in the U.S. with my husband, and when I’m not working, you can often find me walking in nature, spending time with loved ones, or enjoying an improv class.