Cult Survivor turned Digital Wellbeing Expert. TEDx Speaker, Author and Culture Advisor for High-Performing Teams.

Petra Velzeboer is a TEDx speaker, Author and Business consultant, advising leaders and organisations on how to build high-performing teams in an age of digital overload, AI disruption and constant change. Known for her sharp insight and no-nonsense delivery, Petra challenges outdated approaches to wellbeing and leadership, replacing them with practical strategies that drive performance, trust and psychological safety at scale.

Raised in a notorious extremist cult and later recovered from addiction, Petra rebuilt her life from rock bottom to world class thought leader - an experience that now underpins her work with organisations navigating uncertainty, pressure and risk. She draws compelling parallels between cult dynamics and workplace cultures, exposing how fear, silence, control and burnout quietly undermine performance and what leaders must do instead.