What if everything you thought you knew about mental health and resilience was about to be disrupted?

 

In this thought-provoking episode of the Safety and Risk Success Podcast, I sit down with mental health consultant, psychotherapist, and coach Petra Velzeboer. Together, we dive into Petra’s incredible journey—how her challenging beginnings ignited her passion for disrupting traditional approaches to wellbeing. From personal resilience to reshaping workplace cultures, Petra’s story is packed with insights that organisations and individuals alike can benefit from. Join us to uncover actionable strategies for building resilience, enhancing mental wellness, and driving meaningful change in any organisation.

 

 

Highlights:

• Petra’s Background: From a cult upbringing to resilience coach.
• Resilience & Mindset: Taking personal responsibility for mental health.
• Impact of Digital Health: Digital disruption’s toll on mental wellbeing.
• Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces: Cultivating environments of safety and openness.
• Suicide Awareness: Importance of normalising conversations on mental health.
• Workplace Inclusivity: Addressing ostracism and fostering belonging.
• Presenteeism & Productivity: Tackling the hidden costs of showing up without performing.
• Actionable Wellbeing: Simple, sustainable steps for mental health that everyone can adopt.

 

 

Actions:

• Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
• Connect with Petra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
• Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/