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Petra Velzeboer

Inspirational keynote speaker, author, cult survivor and expert in leadership, culture, digital wellbeing, mental health, rising from adversity, resilience and building a winning mindset.

In Person

£6500 - £8000

Price based on UK delivery

Virtual Event

£5000 - £7000

Categories

Business Future Innovation & Tech Health Wellbeing & Mental Health High Performance Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Personal Development

Topics

Adversity Artificial Intelligence Business Change Digital Education Health Wellbeing & Mental Health Motivation Overcoming Adversity Psychology and Mindset Resilience Wellbeing

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psychotherapist, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL, she delivers engaging, no-nonsense insights that challenge outdated approaches to wellbeing and drive real cultural change.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, humor, 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.

Petra’s Topics:

  • Digital Wellbeing: Recharge your focus and reboot your life
  • Leadership: Building a culture of growth and impact
  • Wellness + Business objectives = Success
  • From Burnout to Brilliance: Empowering teams to thrive in a world of change
  • Techno-Anxiety: Managing change and avoiding burnout an in an AI landscape
“I thought Petra’s training was excellent, one of the best training sessions I have probably ever attended. It was both informative but enjoyable and I only wish the training could have lasted longer.”
“This was probably the most moving, honest and powerful session that I have ever attended.”
“Petra captures the most important issues of our times, debunking myths and offering practical ways we can focus thereby boosting mental health.”
“Petra Velzeboer is a master storyteller. She paints the landscape of digitalisation in societies, shows why we’re hooked to our devices – then outlines a credible path to wellbeing through richer human connections, better boundaries and moving from staring at our devices to making peace with each other.” 
“The topic of Digital Wellbeing is timely and thought-provoking. Petra addresses one of todays most urgent challenges: how technology shapes our lives, minds and relationships. With a clear and relatable style she doesn’t shy away from the tough questions, inviting people to reflect deeply on their tech habits and take action to foster meaningful connections.”
“Down to earth, practical and filled with humour. Petra’s keynotes inspire, inform and create a ripple effect of change. Her story of being raised in a cult is life-altering – seamlessly made relatable to audiences worldwide.”
“Petra Velzeboer is one of the leading voices in this space, and rightly so. As the most popular and impactful speaker at the Make Work Better Conference 2024, her work is a masterclass in reclaiming control in a world that demands so much of our attention. She blends actionable advice with powerful insights guiding her audience towards clarity, balance and resilience.”
“Given that a third of our lives are are experienced through a screen, there is nothing more important than learning how to configure technology to serve us rather than the other way around. We have to work out how to make it work for us and Petra helps us get there!” 
“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.”

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