Petra Velzeboer

CEO - PVL, PVL - www.petravelzeboer.com

Leadership and Management | Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Leadership

Petra Velzeboer

Biography

Petra Velzeboer is a renowned psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL. Raised in a notorious cult, Petra overcame significant personal challenges to build a mission-driven career transforming workplace mental health. Drawing from her lived experience and expertise, Petra works with global organizations to create psychologically safe environments, helping leaders and teams thrive amid change.

A highly sought-after speaker, Petra combines storytelling with practical strategies to address critical issues like toxic work cultures, managing neurodiversity, and leadership resilience. Her clients include Microsoft, PwC, SAP, Channel 4, and Warner Media, where her keynotes inspire meaningful change and innovation in the future of work.

Petra’s engaging, honest approach equips audiences with tools to foster healthier workplaces, retain talent, and navigate modern workforce challenges.