Petra Velzeboer has first-hand experience of navigating uncertainty, having escaped a notorious cult and battled addiction before she rebuilt her life. She uses vulnerability, humour and hard-hitting truths to inspire teams and leaders worldwide and believes in shifting the focus away from superficial “bubble-bath wellbeing”. Only by moving the metrics of legacy away from status and money to that of influence – the impact of an individual’s relationship to those around them, be they friends or colleagues – does she believe that people can tackle burnout, digital addiction and AI anxiety.

Petra equips leaders with the skills to tackle these issues, both on an individual level and within the workforce as a whole, in order to create a thriving work culture. She gives practical advice on dealing with technostress, hybrid working and generational differences, as well as the increasing issues around AI. Petra 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. Brands who have benefited from her keynotes include Deloitte, PWC, Warner Media, Channel 4, Rakuten, Novartis, Microsoft, KPMG, US Bank, Swift, Monzo, Amey and UNIBA partners.

Whether delivering a keynote, hosting a panel, or running a masterclass, she leaves audiences energised, empowered, and ready to take action. Read Less ^