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Petra Velzeboer
Renowned as a trailblazing mental health leader, Petra Velzeboer is a TEDx speaker, CEO of consultancy PVL, and author of Begin with You and her new book Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life. Petra is relatable, engaging, and unafraid to share hard-hitting truths, offering practical insights that help organizations navigate rapid change and create meaningful, lasting success
About Petra Velzeboer
In an age of AI, tech addiction, and global uncertainty, Petra Velzeboer is the go-to expert on mental health and resilience in the workplace. A dynamic TEDx speaker, psychotherapist, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL, she delivers engaging, no-nonsense insights that challenge outdated approaches to wellbeing and drive real cultural change.
With firsthand experience of navigating adversity—having escaped a notorious cult, battled addiction, and rebuilt her life—Petra blends vulnerability, humour, and hard-hitting truths to inspire teams and leaders worldwide. She shifts the focus from superficial “bubble bath wellbeing” to real strategies for elite performance, connection, psychological safety, and unlocking human potential in high-pressure environments.
A trusted advisor to PwC, Accenture, Channel 4, Novartis, and more, Petra equips leaders with the skills to tackle burnout, manage hybrid work, and create cultures where people thrive. She speaks globally on the future of work, leadership, and resilience, offering compelling parallels between corporate cultures and cult dynamics—challenging audiences to rethink how they lead, connect, and adapt to change.
Author of Begin with You and Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, Petra has been featured in Newsweek, The Huffington Post, CEO World, and Harvard Business Review. Whether delivering a keynote, hosting a panel, or running a masterclass, she leaves audiences energized, empowered, and ready to take action.
Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life
In a world of constant digital distraction, managing technology and AI effectively is crucial to avoiding burnout and maintaining focus. Petra offers science-backed insights on how to manage digital overwhelm, boost focus and offer practical strategies to improve culture. This keynote empowers teams to navigate the digital landscape, recharge their focus, and enhance productivity while maintaining overall wellbeing.
This program is perfect for:
- Teams struggling with digital overload and workplace distractions
- Leaders looking to boost productivity without sacrificing mental health
Leadership: Building a Culture of Growth and Impact
Great leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating a culture where people feel safe, motivated, and supported. Petra shares strategies to help leaders boost potential, model healthy behaviors, and inspire their teams to perform at their best.
This program is perfect for:
- Senior executives and managers navigating hybrid work challenges
- Organisations committed to building psychologically safe workplaces
Wellness + Business Objectives = Success
How to create a mentally healthy Culture
Mental health isn’t a luxury—it’s a business imperative. This keynote challenges traditional wellness programs and provides actionable solutions to integrate wellbeing into business strategy for long-term success.
This program is perfect for:
- CEOs and decision-makers committed to employee retention and wellbeing
- Companies seeking a competitive edge through people-first leadership
Burnout to Brilliance: Empowering Teams to Thrive in a World of Change
The modern workplace is full of pressures that can leave teams overwhelmed and burnt out. Petra provides actionable strategies to help leaders prevent burnout, set healthy boundaries, and foster growth. With practical tools to enhance resilience and unlock the full potential of individuals and teams, this keynote empowers organizations to navigate change while staying energized, engaged, and productive.
This program is perfect for:
- Organisations experiencing high turnover and employee disengagement
- Teams in high-stress industries facing mounting workloads and overwhelm
