The Petra Show

Petra Velzeboer
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The Petra Show shares the unfiltered conversations, ideas and insights that shape how psychotherapist, author and keynote speaker Petra Velzeboer thinks about high performance, resilience, business and mental health. Expect honest takes on burnout, toxic culture, leadership and staying human in a world of AI, with practical tools that challenge you to take radical accountability for your life and impact. Petra works with global organisations across law, finance, tech and healthcare. Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynote

  1. Oct 22

    The Truth About Phone Addiction (And How to Break It)

    If you've ever picked up your phone "for a minute" and lost an hour, this video is for you. Millions of us feel like we're addicted to our devices but where's the line between a bad habit, a compulsion and genuine addiction? 17 years sober, I explore what substance addiction can teach us about our relationship with technology. In this video you'll learn:• The hidden signs your phone is controlling you more than you realise.• Why willpower isn't enough to change your habits.• Three practical strategies to build a healthier relationship with your tech. Your phone should support your life, not distract you from it. If this resonates with you, let me know in the comments: Do you think you're addicted to your phone? Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynoteJoin the free community: petravelzeboer.com/communityWatch the full videos on YouTube: youtube.com/@petra.velzeboerPetra's books: Begin With You and Digital Wellbeing

  2. Sep 30

    Why You're Always Exhausted (And How to Change It)

    Exhausted doesn't always mean you need to stop. Sometimes it's a sign that something in your life needs to change. In this video, I share 3 practical ways to move beyond exhaustion, reclaim your energy, and start building a life that gives more than it takes. Because you don't need a complete life overhaul, you just need one small step in the right direction. What's one thing that gives you energy? Let me know in the comments. 💛 Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynoteJoin the free community: petravelzeboer.com/communityWatch the full videos on YouTube: youtube.com/@petra.velzeboerPetra's books: Begin With You and Digital Wellbeing

  3. Sep 14

    When High-Performance is Weaponised: What Military and Sports can teach your Team at Work

    We've turned "high performance" into a stick to beat people with but the people who've lived at the edge have a whole different view on potential and making work better. In this episode, Petra Velzeboer (mental health expert, author, cult survivor) sits down with four guests who've defined high performance in radically different worlds. From Military, elite Sport and the corporate world, they unpack the inefficiencies plaguing workplaces and give tips on what to do instead. If you really want a high performing team, you don't want to miss this. They get into: Why focus, balance and team connection matter more than intensityHow "high performance" becomes a weaponThe link between clarity of direction and performance under pressureWhy EQ is about to become more valuable than IQ in an AI-driven workplaceGiving yourself grace: why operating at 100% all the time isn't sustainable or a useful goalVulnerability, trust, and empowerment as leadership skills, not flawsFeaturing:🎙️ William Rigby is Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence, Lloyd’s Insurance.🎙️ Michelle Westwood: Chief People Officer, Osborne Clarke law firm.🎙️ Max Brown Psychologist, Olympic-level high performance coach.🎙️ Caroline Turner-Inskip, Partner at Simmons and Simmons and Global Head of Wellbeing. If you've ever felt like "high performance" is code for "burn yourself out faster," this conversation will change how you think about it. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health, leadership, and the future of work. Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynoteJoin the free community: petravelzeboer.com/communityWatch the full videos on YouTube: youtube.com/@petra.velzeboerPetra's books: Begin With You and Digital Wellbeing #HighPerformance #WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership #MentalHealthAtWork #Burnout

  4. Aug 24

    3 Ways to Find Your People and Feel Less Alone

    If you've ever felt lonely, disconnected, or like you don't quite fit anywhere, you are not alone. In a world of globalisation, tech addiction and reduced opportunities for community, many of us are floating in a disconnected state wondering if this is really how we're meant to be! In this video, I share 3 practical ways to find your people, build meaningful relationships, and create genuine connection. From putting yourself out there to listening to your instincts and making the first move, these small shifts can completely change how connected you feel. Real belonging doesn't happen by accident. It starts with one brave step. 💛 Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynoteJoin the free community: petravelzeboer.com/communityWatch the full videos on YouTube: youtube.com/@petra.velzeboerPetra's books: Begin With You and Digital Wellbeing

  5. Aug 7

    When to Ignore Your Mentors

    Mentors can change your life...BUT they can also drown out your intuition if you’re not careful. In this video, Petra Velzeboer shares three key reasons you should sometimes ignore your mentors (yes, really), and how to know when it’s time to shift from relying on someone else’s wisdom to trusting your own. Drawing from her first book launch, years of leadership lessons, and her journey from depending on expert advice to becoming an expert herself, Petra breaks down why guidance is powerful… but over time needs to evolve. You’ll learn:✨ Why experience matters but your inner vision matters more✨ How to sift through conflicting advice without doubting yourself✨ How fast the world is changing and why old strategies don’t always work✨ Why intuition is your most important strategic tool✨ How to create reflection time to separate your voice from everyone else’s✨ When to evolve past your mentors and stand fully in your own expertise If you’re in a season of growth, transition, or building something new, this video will help you navigate advice with confidence, without losing your own North Star in the process. If this resonates, hit like and subscribe and share your experience: Have you ever had to outgrow your mentors? Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynoteJoin the free community: petravelzeboer.com/communityWatch the full videos on YouTube: youtube.com/@petra.velzeboerPetra's books: Begin With You and Digital Wellbeing

  6. Jul 20

    5 Signs You’re Pretending to Be Okay

    Being functional isn’t the same as being well. Many leaders don’t “break down”, they simply power through. If this is you, you might get the job done, show up for others and keep moving… all the while feeling flat, wired, irritable, or disconnected from feeling joy or fully being in the present moment. In this video, I walk through 5 signs you may be pretending to be okay, especially if you’re in a leadership role. You'll know this is you if: You’re performing, but emotionally flatYour nervous system is always “on” even during restYou struggle to name how you actually feelYou’re less proud of your leadership style than you used to beYou keep postponing your health for another dayThese are early warning signs that would make sense to listen to. I also talk through: Why burnout often hides behind competenceHow “always-on” culture disconnects us from ourselvesThe importance of pausing before a crash forces you toSimple ways to reflect and catch your blind spots earlyYou don’t need a breakdown to justify a pause.You don’t need to be falling apart to take yourself seriously. If any of this resonates, consider this your invitation to stop performing and start listening. Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynoteJoin the free community: petravelzeboer.com/communityWatch the full videos on YouTube: youtube.com/@petra.velzeboerPetra's books: Begin With You and Digital Wellbeing

  7. Jun 30

    Turn Your Pain into Power

    The lesson usually shows up late! In this video, I share what a recent difficult experience taught me about healing, intrusive thoughts, emotional processing and why trying to “figure it all out” too quickly can actually make things harder. If you’re in a confusing season right now, this is for you. I'll talk through... How to trust the process when nothing makes senseWhy feeling your emotions matters more than “fixing” themHow to eventually connect the dots and grow through hard seasonsLife will challenge all of us. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s learning how to move through the uncertainty with a little more peace. Let me know in the comments: how do YOU find meaning during difficult times? Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynoteJoin the free community: petravelzeboer.com/communityWatch the full videos on YouTube: youtube.com/@petra.velzeboerPetra's books: Begin With You and Digital Wellbeing

  8. Jun 16

    How to Get Your First Book Deal — A Published Author Explains

    If you’ve always dreamed of writing a book but don’t know where to start, this is for you. In this video, I share the 5 biggest lessons I learned writing and traditionally publishing 2 books, from finding your message and audience to pitching publishers, handling vulnerability, and actually getting the words onto the page. Inside: Why writers MUST write before they feel readyHow to match your message to the marketWhat publishers actually wantWhy “kill your darlings” might save your bookHow to find your own writing processWhether you want to write memoir, nonfiction, thought leadership, or finally share your story with the world, here's everything I learned about how to get started. The world doesn’t need your perfect book. It needs the one you actually wrote. Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynoteJoin the free community: petravelzeboer.com/communityWatch the full videos on YouTube: youtube.com/@petra.velzeboerPetra's books: Begin With You and Digital Wellbeing

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The Petra Show shares the unfiltered conversations, ideas and insights that shape how psychotherapist, author and keynote speaker Petra Velzeboer thinks about high performance, resilience, business and mental health. Expect honest takes on burnout, toxic culture, leadership and staying human in a world of AI, with practical tools that challenge you to take radical accountability for your life and impact. Petra works with global organisations across law, finance, tech and healthcare. Book Petra to speak: petravelzeboer.com/keynote

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  • Creator
    Petra Velzeboer
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Petra Velzeboer
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    The Petra Show