Petra VelzeboerSpecialist in Corporate Culture, Resilience and Psychological Wellbeing

Petra Velzeboer is a renowned psychotherapist and business leader who specialises in building resilient workplace cultures. Having overcome a childhood within a notorious religious cult and subsequently navigating addiction, she provides a unique perspective on human behaviour and systemic change. By blending her clinical expertise with personal history, she moves beyond superficial wellness trends to address the deep-rooted psychological factors that influence team performance and leadership effectiveness. Her work focuses on the intersection of mental health, digital wellbeing and high-performance strategies. Petra supports organisations in navigating the complexities of hybrid work, AI anxiety and burnout, helping leaders maintain clarity during periods of rapid transformation. She frequently highlights how digital habits impact our attention, offering methods to reclaim focus and energy in an increasingly connected world. Her insights have been featured in prominent publications such as Newsweek and the Harvard Business Review, and she is the author of titles including Begin With You and Digital Wellbeing. With a client list spanning global brands like Microsoft, PwC, Deloitte and Warner Media, Petra is highly regarded for her ability to translate complex psychological concepts into practical organisational frameworks. Audiences value her authentic delivery and her capacity to reframe wellbeing as a vital component of sustainable long-term performance. On stage, Petra Velzeboer is best known for talks on Wellbeing, Culture, Mental Health, Peak Performance, Change Management and Resilience. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Education, Entrepreneurship and Health & Wellbeing, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Petra Velzeboer is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker and Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Petra Velzeboer travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Petra Velzeboer would approach your audience.