Petra Velzeboer
Renowned as a trailblazing mental health leader, Petra is a psychotherapist, CEO of consultancy PVL, and author. With deep expertise in workplace wellness and a mission to combat distraction and disconnection, she inspires audiences with actionable strategies to boost connection, productivity, fulfilment, and unlock human potential.
This was probably the most moving, honest and powerful session that I have ever attended
Herbert Smith Freehills
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 highly-esteemed keynote 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psychotherapist, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL, she delivers engaging, no-nonsense insights that challenge outdated approaches to wellbeing and drive real cultural change.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.
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