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In an era defined by AI, digital overwhelm and constant uncertainty, Petra Velzeboer stands out as a leading authority on workplace mental health and resilience.
A dynamic TEDx speaker, psychotherapist and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL, Petra delivers bold, engaging and practical insights that challenge outdated wellbeing narratives and spark genuine cultural transformation.
Drawing on her own remarkable story, escaping a notorious cult, overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life, Petra combines raw honesty, sharp humour and real-world strategies to inspire leaders and teams around the globe. She moves beyond surface-level “bubble bath wellbeing” to address elite performance, meaningful connection, psychological safety and unlocking human potential under pressure.
Trusted by organisations such as PwC, Accenture, Channel 4 and Novartis, Petra equips leaders with the tools to tackle burnout, navigate hybrid working and build cultures where people genuinely thrive. She speaks internationally on leadership, resilience and the future of work, offering powerful, sometimes provocative, parallels between corporate environments and cult dynamics, inviting audiences to rethink how they lead, connect and adapt to change.
Petra is the author of Begin with You and Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, with features in Newsweek, The Huffington Post, CEO World and Harvard Business Review. Whether delivering an inspiring keynote, leading a panel or facilitating a masterclass, Petra leaves audiences energised, empowered and ready to drive real change.
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Digital Wellbeing: Thriving in an Age of Distraction
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Burnout, Leadership and the Future of Work
Creating Brave, High-Performing Teams
Book Petra to challenge conventional thinking and inspire lasting, meaningful change within your organisation.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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So many of us have unwittingly become slaves to our devices. Petra not only explains the problem of digital addiction but more importantly provides practical guidance on how to break free.
Petra captures the most important issues of our times, debunking myths and offering practical ways we can focus thereby boosting mental health.
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