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. ... Read more
Petra Velzeboer is a TEDx speaker, author and business consultant advising leaders and organisations on building high-performing teams in an age of digital overload, AI disruption and constant change. With deep expertise in workplace mental health, culture and leadership, she is known for her sharp insight and no-nonsense delivery, challenging outdated approaches to wellbeing and replacing them with practical strategies that strengthen performance, trust and psychological safety at scale.
Raised in a notorious extremist cult and later recovering from addiction, Petra rebuilt her life from rock bottom to become a globally recognised thought leader. This lived experience underpins her work with organisations operating in high-pressure, high-risk environments. Petra draws compelling parallels between cult dynamics and workplace cultures, exposing how fear, silence, control and burnout quietly undermine performance, and how healthier cultures reduce human risk and protect mental health.
Petra equips leaders with tools to tackle technostress, hybrid working strain, AI anxiety and the growing mental health challenges of modern work. Her work focuses on clarity under pressure, healthy authority and honest conversations, helping people perform at their best without burning out or deteriorating into poor mental health.
Author of Begin with You and Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, Petra has been featured in Newsweek, Harvard Business Review and The Huffington Post. She delivers keynotes and advisory work for global organisations including Deloitte, PwC, Microsoft, KPMG, Channel 4, Novartis, US Bank, Monzo and Warner Media, and is increasingly sought after at cyber security conferences for her expertise on human risk, psychological safety and trust in high-stakes environments.
Whether on stage, in conversation with leaders or advising organisations through change, Petra leaves audiences energised, challenged and clear on how to lead and perform differently in a world of work evolving faster than ever before.
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,...
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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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...