Petra Velzeboer

Who is Petra Velzeboer?

Petra Velzeboer is a dynamic speaker and expert in mental wellbeing, bringing life, humor, and insight to audiences globally. As a psychotherapist, author, CEO of mental health consultancy PVL, and TEDx speaker, her mission is to transform workplace cultures for the new professional era. Her work impacts employees, managers, and senior leaders, fostering healthy and resilient work environments in organizations of all sizes. Her clinical training as a psychotherapist gives her commentary on workplace culture a depth that goes beyond typical corporate wellness messaging, grounding it in real behavioral science. Her clinical training as a psychotherapist gives her commentary on workplace culture a depth that goes beyond typical corporate wellness messaging, grounding it in real behavioral science.

What is her background?

Author of “Begin with You,” Petra has inspired thousands to thrive through adversity and overcome toxic environments. Her unique story—growing up in a religious cult—gives her a powerful perspective on resilience and cultural transformation. She has worked with companies such as PwC, Channel 4, Accenture, and Novartis, delivering solutions to boost wellbeing and leadership. Featured by media outlets including BBC Radio and Huffington Post, she is known for her authenticity and ability to challenge harmful behaviors, motivating professionals and leaders to create positive, sustainable workplaces. That early experience of an extremely controlling environment gives her a distinctive lens for identifying the subtler warning signs of toxic culture inside otherwise “normal” organizations, a theme that recurs throughout her keynote work.