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Inspirational! The talk was targeted at the right level and staff really felt they got a lot out of it.
Alison Jacob
Edgware Primary School
Petra Velzeboer, a dynamic, entertaining and practical speaker, speaks with passion and excitement, complimenting the narratives around AI and enhancing this debate by bringing people into the forefront! With a new angle on wellbeing, her focus on mental health and resilience in a world of change is one that challenges ‘bubble bath wellbeing’ and instead focuses on positive psychology, elite performance, and creating dynamic teams that you will retain as they grow and evolve together - creating a future of work that is good for our health and sustainable for long term success.
Equip your team with the skills needed to keep pace with global change!
In today's rapidly evolving world, marked by technological advances, organizational restructures, and geopolitical challenges, Petra Velzeboer bridges the critical connection between wellbeing, mental health, and peak performance.
Petra's keynote offers a comprehensive roadmap to success, encompassing effective communication skills, stronger team connections and enhanced accountability.
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Transform adversity into strength and build a fulfilling life!
Born into a notorious cult, Petra’s early life was far from ordinary. Growingup with the belief that the world was ending, she didn’t attend school and lived in diverse places like India, Brazil, and Kenya.
This unusual upbringing taught her to wear masks and lead a double life. Eventually, she left the cult, pregnant and uneducated, only to find herself spiralling into addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Petra’s story is a powerful testament to rising through adversity. She connects her personal experiences to the universal challenge of wearing masks to fit in and belong. With a tough-love approach, Petra challenges conventional notions of wellbeing, advocating for honesty, hard work, and resilience even when it’s uncomfortable.
Key Takeaways for Your Audience:
How to Model Healthy Behaviours That Drive Success!
In this keynote, Petra Velzeboer empowers leaders to model healthy behaviours that reduce burnout and absenteeism, ultimately creating a thriving work environment. Leaders play a crucial role in navigating change, boosting performance, and enhancing employee wellbeing. However, they often feel overwhelmed by the complexities of their responsibilities.
Petra addresses these challenges head-on, providing practical tools to enhance teamwork, inspire employees, and focus on proactive mental health strategies—not just reactive measures.
Your audience will learn to:
Boost Your Focus and Unleash Creativity in a World Full of Distractions!
In today's fast-paced, always-on digital landscape, maintaining focus and creativity is essential. Petra Velzeboer's keynote addresses the vital intersection of technology, mental health, and peak performance. Petra expertly navigates the challenges and opportunities of digital connectivity, providing actionable strategies to establish healthy boundaries. Discover how digital wellbeing can revolutionize both personal and professional success.
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Boost Your Skills to Invest in Yourself and Prevent Team Burnout!
Did you know that 43% of people across more than 100 countries have experienced workplace burnout?Instead of waiting for the inevitable, Petra’s proactive approach is all about prevention: building a fence at the top of the cliff rather than a hospital at the bottom. In this dynamic keynote, Petra equips both managers and individuals with practical tools to tackle burnout head-on.
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5 of 5
Inspirational! The talk was targeted at the right level and staff really felt they got a lot out of it.
Alison Jacob Edgware Primary School
5 of 5
We had the pleasure of having Petra speak at an internal Guardian employee event for mental health awareness week 2019. The honesty in which she shared her personal experience was quite moving. She was both informative and inspirational. I would highly recommend her talks.
Tina Moynihan, Event Producer The Guardian News & Media
5 of 5
Petra certainly knows her stuff and has the ability to put it across in a no nonsense, practical and highly inspirational way. She brings the perfect balance of support and challenge to everything that she does. We were lucky to have Petra support a number of events at William Hill and it was a pleasure to work with her. A pleasure that I hope that we will be able to repeat again soon.
Rachel Greenway, Talent & Capability Director William Hill
5 of 5
Petra's keynote speech at the UnA conference was incredible. With such a tricky subject to discuss, she got the point across in a way that isn't too clinical or condescending but was instead, magnificent. Petra is funny, engaging, to the point and actually knows what she's talking about! I feel that she's given me everyday tools to start making mental health a daily conversation with friends, family and colleagues.
Philipa Davis UNA Alliance
5 of 5
We wanted to hold a dynamic session on mental health that would really provide some valuable takeaways for staff during National Inclusion Week. Petra’s personality and down to earth nature helped to ensure her session really got through to our employees. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Petra again and the feedback we have received following the session has been incredibly positive’
Hugo Drummond Event Organiser, The Guinness Partnership.
5 of 5
We wanted to close our conference with a memorable moment – and Petra delivered on an often-ignored issue: our mental health. With positive vibes, an energetic speech, get-together touchy moments and many wake-up calls, the participants were taken on an emotional roller-coaster of positive attitudes towards our… mind.”
UNIBA Partners, October 2019 UNIBA Partners
5 of 5
Petra has worked with MVF to support our internal MH strategy. Through her tailored coaching sessions she builds a structured plan to achieve specific goals during the coaching period. The impact of my sessions with Petra has helped to build my confidence around language and in turn enabled me to create a space for open discussions about MH at MVF. Petra's style is direct and empathetic and her clinical support and advice offers an extra edge to the work you do with her. I highly recommend coaching sessions with Petra, whether you are just starting on your mental health strategy or looking to develop it further.
Hannah Meredith MVF Global
5 of 5
Petra has been instrumental in helping me bring our wellbeing strategy to life. She delivered some brilliant training to our line managers and upskilled some employees to be our mental health ambassadors. Petra has also worked closely with some of our senior team coaching them and helping them reach their full potential. Over the last year, she has helped us introduce some really positive changes in the workplace, and i am extremely grateful
Sally Smithson HR Director FLM Ltd
5 of 5
We invited Petra to speak at a conference with 50+ construction staff & everyone was blown away by the insight that Petra offered into our own selves. It was almost astounding to watch the shift in the room as it became ok for everyone to talk to each other. We are fortunate that this has reflected positively in productivity and we are hopeful that with Petra’s ongoing support, this dynamic has permanently changed for the better.
Managing Director The Built World Ben Ward The Built World Ben Ward
5 of 5
Petra takes the sensitive subject of mental health and makes it accessible to anyone regardless or their background or experience. Petra is a true partner, bringing awareness and sustainability of employees mental well-being into organisations. Examples include 1)developing a mental health ambassador programme to provide confidential support within the organisation. And 2) Developing managers in simple bite sized chunks to equip them with the confidence to manage mental health to support their best performance within team.
Kirstin Furber. Chief People Officer ClearScore
Petra Velzeboer is a motivational speaker with a reputation that precedes her. As a global TEDx speaker, psychotherapist, and CEO of the mental health consultancy PVL, she brings unparalleled expertise on topics that impact employees, managers, and C-suite leadership. Petra's captivating keynotes are more than just engaging speeches; they are a catalyst for positive change within your organization.
Booking Petra for your event is a decision that promises invaluable benefits. With her passion and excitement for the future of work, she complements narratives around AI and brings people to the forefront of the discussion. Petra's new angle on wellbeing challenges the concept of “bubble bath wellbeing” and instead focuses on positive psychology, elite performance, and fostering dynamic teams that evolve together—creating a future of work that promotes both health and sustainable long-term success.
What sets Petra apart is her powerful personal journey. Born and raised in a notorious cult she knows first-hand what a toxic culture feels like and what it takes to build resilience and take responsibility for good mental health. When she finally left the cult, she spiralled into addiction, depression and anxiety leaving her a desperate suicidal mother of two young children. Hitting several crash points, she finally decided to let go of her victim mindset and begin to build a life that was worth living. Her achievements speak volumes, and she offers practical solutions to tackle workplace challenges head-on. She's known for comparing cults to corporates and adapting her message to suit audiences of employees, senior leadership teams and HR or Diversity and Inclusion teams.
Engaging Petra Velzeboer as your keynote speaker means empowering your team with invaluable skills. Leaders will learn to model healthy behaviors, inspire their workforce, and tackle issues such as burnout, anxiety, and mental health in a supportive manner.
Don't miss the chance to elevate your organization's culture and unlock the full potential of your team. Book Petra Velzeboer for your event and experience a keynote that transcends the ordinary, leaving a lasting impact on your audience. Together, let's shape a brighter, more empowered future for your organization.
So, you’ve got lots of ambition, you want to be successful and really make a difference in your world. You’ve always dreamed big BUT, you struggle with your mental health. Many people feel that once they get diagnosed with a mental health condition - that’s it. They must accept their diagnosis and p
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