Best Petra Velzeboer Podcasts (2024)

1
Straight Talk: How to Navigate a Troubled World 16:39

4h ago16:39

16:39

Does the world around you impact your mental health? The bad news we see daily, the world in trouble. I would argue that we have a responsibility to protect ourselves from it. And live in a way that doesn’t overload our mental health. By all means be active on the issues important to you but recognise that you have the control over the information …

1
How to keep that performance high! 54:18

2d ago54:18

54:18

True high performance in the workplace is not common. But it is possible. So, what does it take to get there and stay there? In this episode I am joined by Chinazom and Ije, a couple who are business and leadership coaches. They discuss the challenges and rewards of working together as a couple and as business partners. They also explore the concep…

1
How to Choose Greatness over just Good enough 22:14

29d ago22:14

22:14

Too often we make decisions without thinking if they will have a positive impact on our lives. We need to be able to align our decisions with our truth. That means not just choosing what we think is a good decision but what we think is a great decision. But how do we know what a great decision is? In this episode, I discuss the concept of good vers…

1
Leadership and Work/Life Harmony with Andre Young 56:17

1M ago56:17

56:17

Work life balance is a lie, it doesn’t exist. We are all going from one aspect of our lives to the other, trying to keep everything afloat, but what of we reframed it as work life harmony? This outlook on leadership and wellbeing is championed by my guest in this episode, Andre Young. He is the founder of You Evolving Now, author and leadership tra…

1
Straight up advice: Creating your circle of support. 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

Do you have voices that influence your decisions? Whether they are inside your head or out there in the real world, they exist for all of us. The hard bit is finding the right people to hear you out and give you the insights you need to make your next move. In this episode I discuss the importance of creating a circle of support in what can be a wo…

1
Nutritional & Gut Health Expert Dana Chapman on why your food is making you sad! 39:32

2M ago39:32

39:32

Is your gut health impacting your mental health? The connection between how our gut is feeling and how our brain feels is becoming more and more understood. That’s why in this episode I invited Dana Chapman, a health and wellness expert, to talk us about how to look after ourselves by looking after our gut. She is trained in Nutrition Science, inco…

1
Straight up advice: How to make self-help actually work! 29:26

3M ago29:26

29:26

Are you overwhelmed by all the self-help advice out there? Feeling like every expert is telling us something slightly different to get us to the destination of being healed. But it doesn’t work like that. In this episode, I discuss how to get the most out of self-help. And I challenge the idea of healing as a destination and emphasize the importanc…

1
Taking off your Mask will solve your Mental Health issues with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran 52:42

3M ago52:42

52:42

How long does it take to heal from trauma? The reality is that it can take far longer than it should according to my guest in this episode Dr. Ardeshir Mehran. He believes we should be emphasizing the importance of accelerated healing and the need to address shame and grief in the healing process. Ardeshir Mehran is a leadership excellence coach, w…

1
Boundaries, Addiction & Shame 25:12

3M ago25:12

25:12

How can I set boundaries and stick to them? This is one of the most common questions I get asked. We all try and set boundaries but so often we beat ourselves up for not sticking to them. But all it takes is a little tweak to make it work, and that’s what we’re going to cover in this episode. I delve into my own struggles with boundaries and addict…

1
Clarke & Carrie Carlisle on Football, Suicide & How to Help the person you Love 1:03:10

4M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

When there is a suicide attempts trauma happens on all sides. From the person attempting it now needing mental health support, to the loved ones needing to re-build trust in them. Everyone must deal with the ripple effects. In this episode I am joined by Clarke and Carrie Carlisle. Clarke attempted suicide which led them both down a path of having …

1
Straight up Advice: How to Change Your Life! 30:53

5M ago30:53

30:53

Welcome to season 2! This episode is different! Tips, tools and advice from my story and hundreds of hours working with clients. All too easily we can numb ourselves when we feel those tough feelings, we need to recognise the importance of feeling both the highs and the lows of life. In this episode I share my own experiences leaving life in a cult…

1
Junior Doctors talk burnout, tech addiction and the drive to achieve no matter the cost! 1:01:29

8M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

We’ve all seen the medical shows on TV, tears in the closet, all the drama. But what is it really like to train as a Doctor? In this episode I am joined by 3 Doctors in training to shed light on the realities they face and to bust some myths. They share the challenges they have faced throughout their training and the coping strategies they have dev…

1
How to change the system from within! - with Avanade’s Global Wellbeing lead Emily Warren 56:02

9M ago56:02

56:02

Many organisations see wellbeing issues as a problem with the individual not the system. Emily Warren believes it’s time that this is flipped on its head and we look at the environments, the cultures, and the structures we place around employees instead. Emily is responsible for a portfolio of EX projects and initiatives within the Avanade business…

1
From Disruptive child to Global Activist - A new take on DEI! With Dr Asif Sadiq MBE, Chief DEI Warner Bros Discovery 45:41

9M ago45:41

45:41

The beauty of diversity is that we think differently, and those differences should be respected and celebrated while we work together. This simple and elegant view of DEI in the workplace is that of my guest in this episode Dr. Asif Sadiq MBE. Asif is the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Warner Bros. Discovery, he was previously th…

1
What you know about Burnout is Wrong! - with Subira Jones the Corporate Hippy 53:47

10M ago53:47

53:47

People’s houses are on fire because of burnout and corporate wellbeing is unable to address it. They focus on the wrong things, and until the root cause is dealt with the symptomatic manifestations of burnout will persist. This is the belief of my guest, Subira Jones, The Corporate Hippie, an award-winning high performance, lifestyle, and burnout c…

1
Build your edge: Communication Quotient (CQ) with Oscar Nominated Clare Munn 1:04:44

10M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Storytelling is a powerful way for humans to share what they are going through. It can also be a way for the stigmas of mental health to be lifted. My guest in this episode, Clare Munn, has been putting story telling at the centre of her efforts to disrupt how the world talks about mental health. Clare Munn is an entrepreneur, media executive & act…

1
Is mental health an excuse with Jon Smith OBE 52:05

11M ago52:05

52:05

Imagine not being able to say a word as a child. Imagine every time you stammered you were beaten. Imagine that this treatment cured you. This was the experience of my guest, Jon Smith. It was life changing and allowed him to pursue a career at the elite level of sport as a super-agent culminating in an OBE. Jon discusses his own experience with me…

1
How to Solve your Sunday Night Blues with Channel 4s Kirsten Furber 44:25

11M ago44:25

44:25

Do you suffer from the Sunday night blues? Everyone has experienced that feeling of dread before you start work on a Monday. But what if that could be an indicator to so much more, not just to you as an individual but the organisation you work for. Then you would have the power to know where your energy and time should be spent rather than fearing …

1
How Taking Action is good for Mental Health with Petra & pirkx founder Stella Smith 41:58

12M ago41:58

41:58

Are your life goals aligned with your job? We are all different and all require different things to maintain our wellbeing. You need to be able to align with your flow, your skills, your joy and not be influenced by something that can harm that. In this episode I talk to Stella Smith, Founder and CEO of pirkx, my collaborator on this podcast. Pirkx…

1
A flavour of what’s to come! 7:04

12M ago7:04

7:04

Join me, Petra Velzeboer and founder of pirkx Stella Smith as we give you a snapshot of what's to come in this exciting new podcast! We discuss many things, including: Can ambition and wellbeing co-exist Approaching a new world of work Guests and themes for upcoming episodesBy Petra Velzeboer

1
156. Buy In From The Top with Geoff McDonald 33:48

3+ y ago33:48

33:48

“What really saved my life during that time was my ability to talk” I am SUPER excited to have gotten the chance to interview the Legendary, Mental Health Power House that is Geoff McDonald! Best known as a global advocate, campaigner and consultant who is passionate about addressing the stigma of mental ill health in workplaces, and about helping …

1
155. Tactics for Creating a Happier Workforce with Samantha Clarke 49:13

3+ y ago49:13

49:13

‘It’s not going back to business as normal, we’re in a very new era now and If you’re not stretching yourself to meet that you will get left behind’ Samantha Clarke is an amazing friend of mine, Happiness Consultant, TedX speaker and Author of Love it or Leave it . She advices global companies on Happiness at Work and supports people’s conscious de…

1
154. Coming out and the new normal with Matthew Clements 38:23

3+ y ago38:23

38:23

“When I came out…..I had completely unconditional support and love and I realised that’s sadly not the case for everyone” I feel very privileged to interview Matthew Clements. Matthew is the Senior diversity and inclusion advisor at Herbert Smith Freehills and i have had the pleasure of working with him through the partnership between Medigold and …

1
153. Fill Your Cup with Hannah Meredith 40:52

4y ago40:52

40:52

“You really can’t pour from an empty cup. You need to make sure you are ok first” Ranked as one of the top 10 companies to work for by The Sunday Times and recently shortlisted for the REBA wellbeing awards, Hannah Meredith leads the way on Health and Wellbeing for MVF Global We discuss the current and long-lasting impact of the pandemic on employe…

1
152. Pandemic Baby: Thoughts on leading by example with Selena Alcover 49:05

4y ago49:05

49:05

‘We have to adapt with the changing times and we have to adapt to what are employees are needing’ So excited to speak with Selena Alcover who is an Employee Experience Manager at National Grid. We discuss the impact of the current pandemic on employees and Selena offers tangible advice to leaders on supporting their workforce through these challeng…

1
151. Off work with poor mental health - an employee experience and what helps with Tony Nneke 55:57

4y ago55:57

55:57

‘I would say to anyone, speak and there is bravery in that even if you are vulnerable ‘ Tony Nneke is Chair of Oracle UKIE Cultural Harmony Network and passionate about Diversity and Inclusion as well as mental health. Tony talks openly about needing to take time off work due to poor mental health and how leaders helped or hindered his experience i…

1
150. Invest in Your People - Advice from 20 Years in the Military with Jules Parke-Robinson 48:16

4y ago48:16

48:16

‘I think you are a better leader if you bring your whole self to work ‘ I am so excited to have been introduced to Jules Parke-Robinson - with a 20 year career in the British Military and current experience as Chair of the British Wheelchair Basketball, she has amazing insights on motivating a team, men’s mental health and adapting to change. We di…

1
149. Young People and Our Workforce with Sayce Holmes - Lewis 42:40

4y ago42:40

42:40

‘As adults we seem to forget that we were once children ’ It was so great to speak with Sayce Holmes - Williams, CEO of Mentivity, Activist and key note speaker and a coach of young people. Sayce has a passion for raising the aspirations of young people between the ages of 8 & 25 by sharing his own personal stories and experiences of his childhood …

1
148. Mental Health at Work- A CEO on How to Lead by Example with David Allard 47:52

4y ago47:52

47:52

Super excited to have this conversation with David Allard, Part of the Petra Velzeboer team , David is now retired but has a wealth of experience as a CEO of a financial services organisation. David shares with me his approach to mental health in the workplace and how CEOs can champion the cause , leading by example, creating the correct environmen…

1
147.How to Build Team Mental Health with Rondette Amoy Smith 50:25

4y ago50:25

50:25

The most important question you can ask someone, is the simplest, it’s “How are you?” I am so excited for this new season where we focus 10 episodes on mental health at work and the people that champion this conversation with organisations. Rondette Smith is an executive director in Human Capital Management at Goldman Sachs. A member of the Diversi…

1
146. Do I have a Drinking Problem with Sam Church 44:52

4y ago44:52

44:52

“I remember laying face down shirt ripped, phone gone, money gone and thinking if I lay here long enough il just die” Totally relating to Sam’s story of his descent into alcoholism and the shame associated with it, I just HAD to get Sam Church on the A2A podcast to share his journey with me. Sam is a Mental Health Advocate, Sales Professional and C…

1
145. Becoming Superhuman with Gavin Johnson 45:53

4y ago45:53

45:53

“When you fail, its just a moment, it’s not permanent, it doesn’t define you as a person” Gavin Johnson has always been a keen sportsman, he started as a decathlete and moved into the javelin winning various national medals. When Covid-19 hit, Gavin decided to change a few things in his life, focusing on writing, art and other business ventures wit…

1
144. Addiction Recovery with Enton Barefoot 46:28

4y ago46:28

46:28

“If I drink now, there’s no point carrying on. I’ll just go and kill myself” A passionate and avid sportsman, Enton played semi-professional football and was on track to follow his dream of playing as a career when a sliding doors moment changed everything. He fell gradually into a whirlwind life of addiction and homelessness. Enton is now twelve y…

1
143. Living with Schizophrenia with Wesley Alston 36:10

4y ago36:10

36:10

“A lot of people that knew me could sense that something strange was going on” I feel so privileged to speak with Wesley Alston as he opens up to me about his experience of living with Schizophrenia. Wesley is 29 years old, from Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.A. and started to experience symptoms of schizophrenia in 2011 at the age of 20. It was l…

1
142. Practical tips for Elite Performance with Dr Philip Hopley 32:51

4y ago32:51

32:51

Dr Phil Hopley helps me re-think entrepreneurship and the cult of busy! This felt like a private advice session and so timely while scaling my business during one of the most challenging times globally. As entrepreneurs we are excited about our work and presume that working flat out is the only way through! Dr Phil works with elite performers and c…

1
141. Lessons for Life with Matthew Zinman 40:10

4y ago40:10

40:10

I’m very excited about this episode from a man who has been through an enormous amount but has channelled everything into passion and progress! Matt Zinman is a personal success trainer whose varied experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caretaker, consultant and nonprofit founder drive him to be a difference-maker. Matt suffered f…

1
140. De-stress Your Body with Geeta Sidhu-Robb 31:35

4y ago31:35

31:35

“Your power your strength your confidence , comes from your physical state Finding a cure for her sick son led ex lawyer Geeta Sidhu-Robb to be a successful Health Entrepreneur. She is a health & stress specialist who provides specialist health programmes for the over 40. As well as explaining how stress impacts us, Geeta shares her inspiring story…

4+ y ago14:49

14:49

With swirling media attention on fear and panic, listen to this short episode to help you shift your perspective and connect into your inner wisdom. After weeks of ‘being strong’ and being there for other people, I found myself caught up in the fear narrative, reactively looking for work, thinking I’d lose everything and that everything’s gone to s…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Petra Velzeboer Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide