Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/01/2024.
The pandemic turned the world of work on its head, creating shock waves across the globe. This presented a unique opportunity to reevaluate the way we’ve always done work.
Petra's background of being raised in a notorious cult and seeing many similarities in the world of work today, drives her to challenge outdated work practices and usher in a new way of working.
In her signature keynote talk, Petra challenges companies to shift their focus and prioritise investment in human capital, wellbeing, and mental health.
Petra's keynotes are uplifting, moving, funny and challenge audiences to cultivate mentally healthy cultures that promote innovation and sustainable performance for the future of work.
Petra poses a question that completely changes the way we have viewed work: What if work was good for our mental health, not something we had to recover from afterwards?
Petra's unique, harrowing, and uplifting story shows audiences that you truly can get through any challenge with the right mindset and approach. Growing up in a notorious cult led her to intense depression, addiction, and hopelessness • ultimately acting as fuel to allow her to build an outstanding life as a speaker, mental health expert, author, and more.
With humor, entertainment, and practical tools • Petra provides insight into how you can turn your adversity into your biggest advantage.
It takes 26 minutes to refocus into a flow state every time we get distracted • so are work pressures and lack of time really the challenge or is it our inability to focus on the task that would achieve our greatest potential? Petra offers clear tools for teams and individuals to refocus their attention, boost well-being, and enhance productivity.
With mental health issues on the rise, many organizations are grappling with growing demands and wondering how to sustainably focus and measure the real issues at hand. Petra offers a new angle on boosting wellness and mental health in the workforce, offering practical tools to invest in ourselves and support each other.
Petra Velzeboer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation & The New World of Work, Adversity to Advantage, Digital Wellbeing and Workplace Wellness: A New Approach to Leadership and Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Petra Velzeboer for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Petra Velzeboer generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hannah Ubl, Jeanne Meister, Cheryl Cran, Heather J. Crider and Colleen Hauk. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Petra Velzeboer for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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