Begin with You - by Petra Velzeboer (Paperback)

About the Book

Productivity, collaboration, confidence, success - it all depends on a positive outlook and good mental wellbeing. And your mental health begins with you.

Book Synopsis

Too many of us work through burnout and sacrifice our work/life balance to get ahead in our careers. But the real path to success and happiness is by prioritizing your mental wellbeing and developing a positive outlook. It's time to Begin With You.

In this book, renowned mental health expert Petra Velzeboer demonstrates that the true path to a successful career is a mindful approach which prioritizes your wellbeing and mental health. Begin With You draws on case studies, psychological research and the author's first-hand experiences to highlight the methods and strategies that will lead to both a rewarding career and life.

Improving your mental wellbeing is always the first step to improving your productivity, satisfaction and creativity regardless of your seniority or sector. From self-assessment and time management to building a support network and becoming a mental health champion in the workplace, Begin With You is the complete guide to transforming your life and career for the better.

Review Quotes

"Begin With You is a must-read for virtually anyone: whether you are wanting to build a mental health strategy, are an entrepreneur or business owner, or are just interested in practical steps to improve your own mental health. Petra's approach can benefit us all."-- "Hannah Meredith, Health and Wellbeing Partner, MVF Global"

"Navigate the tangled web of mental health and its relationship to modern work life."-- "Vernon Bainton, Chief Medical Officer, Havas Lynx Group"

"Petra brings through a reality and pragmatism when it comes to finding your wellness in this busy, chaotic world we live and work in. Written from the heart and spoken with care."-- "Kirstin Furber, People Director, Channel 4"

"Petra is in a class of her own! Her passion is focused on helping others and her approach comes from a place of lived experience - an experience that she shares so transparently and unabashedly. This is all reflected in this book and what makes it such a solid, authentic source."-- "Rondette Amoy Smith, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, EMEA, Nomura"

"Petra offers empowering practices for claiming ourselves, our wellbeing, and our communities. I felt energized and hopeful reading Petra's book. You will too."-- "Dr Ardeshir Mehran, psychologist and author"

"This book brings inspiration, practical thinking and true thought leadership that I would recommend to anyone who wants a new angle on how to view their wellbeing at work."-- "Stella Smith, CEO & founder, pirkx"

"This book guides the reader through an exploration of how our personal and professional lives are interconnected, allowing us to embrace the idea of focusing on ourselves in order to achieve success at work."-- "Miriam Zylberglait Lisigurski, MD, FACP"

"We know a lot about investing in our success, but do we know and talk enough about investing in our mental health? Are we even listening? Petra Velzeboer leads the way and shines a light through the maze of tools and set constructs defined by employers and medical professionals. This book is lively, passionate, somehow even intimate at times where it feels like a cosy conversation with a friend."-- "Eva-Christie Bessala, Director, Global Clients Pricing and Procurement, PwC"

About the Author

Petra Velzeboer is a renowned mental health expert, keynote speaker and CEO of PVL, a mental health consultancy. She is also a psychotherapist with an MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development and is a qualified ORSC & CTI Certified Coach.

She grew up in the infamous Children of God cult and so her first-hand experiences of trauma, struggle and overcoming make her uniquely positioned to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing both at work and in our personal lives. Petra Velzeboer is based in London, UK.