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Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work Paperback – 3 May 2023

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

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"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." ―
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kogan Page; 1st edition (3 May 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1398610313
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1398610316
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.9 x 1.4 x 23.5 cm
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Petra Velzeboer is a renowned psychotherapist, TedX speaker, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL.

Petra's vision for the new world of work focuses on dynamic leadership, success in a hybrid world, and creating space for skill development to enhance forward momentum.

Petra's background of being raised in a notorious cult and seeing many similarities in the world of work today, drives her to challenge outdated work practices and usher in a new way of working.

In her signature keynote talk, Petra challenges companies to shift their focus and prioritise investment in human capital, wellbeing, and mental health.

Petra's keynotes are uplifting, moving, funny and challenge audiences to cultivate mentally healthy cultures that promote innovation and sustainable performance for the future of work.

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To be invited into the world and shoes that Petra has walked in, is such a privilege, as it allows the reader to pause and be amazed at the courage it has taken for this brave woman to come out the other end with such beauty, compassion and a zest for life to be the best version of herself. The tips and wise words are like ‘pick me up pills’ that will help all those that read her journey ~ thank you for sharing your incredible story with us

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A highly practical handbook that covers a range of very important topics and explores them thoughtfully, intelligently and with emotion. This book appreciates that mental health is a sensitive, at times challenging, and very personal experience and I would recommend this book to the novice, practitioner and expert alike.

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Customers find the book insightful and valuable for anyone interested in mental well-being. It challenges their own views and provides good advice on how to invest in mental health. The author brings a complex and multifaceted topic to life with her wisdom and practiced experience.

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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2023
    I finished this book in about three sittings, finding it a compelling read. Although the author's background and story are (of course) different to mine, I found myself nodding along at times, having experienced similar things in organisational settings.

    The author starts by briefly explaining her childhood, growing up in a cult. This, I feel, is an essential part of the story and sets the groundwork for the book. She draws parallels into how certain thoughts and behaviours are rewarded or punished in a cult... and how that actually applies to other contexts too, perhaps even in organisational settings. Of course, it's a completely different context in an organisation, but there are things that cannot be spoken... and so people might not be able to truly 'show up', might have to 'mask'. I thought that was a really interesting observation.

    The author also highlights how many organisations view success as a collective win, but failure as an individual's problem. E.g. if someone burns out, it is really on them... even though (in reality) there is a systemic and sometimes toxic reason that's led them to burn out. She argues that apps and helplines and benefits are great, and have their place, but they are somewhat putting a sticking plaster over a wound. They don't address the root cause of *why* the wound is there in the first place. Indeed, a lot of talk of mental health in organisations seems to be about managing crisis, harm prevention, etc. But 'health' isn't just about illness... it's also about wellness. So what if we build the good stuff into what we do?

    There's so much more I could say. There's was stuff in there I'd thought about before, but lots of new perspectives too. Most of all, reading it gave me time to pause and actually think about this stuff.

    I have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone who is interested in their own mental health, the mental health of their team, or anyone who works with other people.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 October 2023
    I work in the field of culture and wellbeing and few books I’ve come across have explained the roles of both individuals and organisations so beautifully. Petra’s personal story and professional work bring a complex and multifaceted topic to life. It’s a truly fresh approach to building resilience and thriving at work. This is a book I will read again and again. I take something new from it each time.

    I love it. I recommend it. And if I were you, I’d buy it.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 May 2023
    Well-being is such a buzz word these days but looking at the rates of anxiety and depression in society at the moment you can’t help but wonder if a critical piece is missing. This book is raw and authentic and in turn prompts questions that make you want to dig deeper into what well-being actually means and how you can make real changes both in work and at home that will lead to a more balanced, happy and fulfilled life. The author is clearly passionate about mental health and this book is filled with both positivity and hope.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 December 2023
    I admit that i have worked with the author, but i was very interested in this book as being able to navigate my own mental health is something that i have been assionate about especially post COVID. I was expecting a more practicle guide on how to manage my own mental health, but you know what they say about assumptions. What i got was an insight into Petra's own childhood, and how they navigagted their own mental health.
    Creating a link between mental health and a growth mindset was really interesting and something i had not really dug into - even though i speak about fixed and growth mindset when it comes to career development!
    Thought it was a good read, absolutely made me challenge my own perceptions and it had some good advice.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2023
    Start with you.

    This was a strange book to read for me as it wasn’t what I thought it would be. I was expecting a practical guide to being able to harnessing my wellbeing and mental health at work.
    However, roughly 30% of the book was about the author’s back story. She had grown up in a cult which she had left and then described her life afterwards which had not been easy. This, although interesting, could have been a book in itself and I could see that some of it could be relevant to this book. However, it did take up a significant amount of the book.
    The author also liberally sprinkled the text with exclamation marks which after a while began to grate somewhat as I felt that they were unnecessary.
    However, the author did make some good points about toxic workplaces and mental health. Although the latter has become more prominent since the pandemic in that people appear to be more aware of it, there is still, as the author claims, a stigma about employees speaking and seeking help. The well being industry as the author calls it can be little more than a glossy veneer over a simmering pot of indifference and fear especially in these uncertain times. Although she suggests reaching out to co-workers who may be having mental health difficulties I did wonder about confidentiality and trust. How comfortable would the other person be with this?
    Another pertinent area was ‘groupthink’. Sometimes when you leave an organisation, that’s when you realise what’s been going on and see what you were really up against. I related to her comment on burnout being related to boundaries as it happened to a friend of mine. The boundaries in her role changed without warning and she had a whole ton of work dumped on her without warning. It led to her leaving. The author made an interesting point about ‘playing’ into bullying if you have been bullied several times. I think the bullies sense that a potential victim may be vulnerable and that lets them in. This is not the victim’s fault and bullying is unacceptable in any organisation. But, in my experience, companies do not want to deal with it all and just brush it under the carpet while trumpeting their Dignity at work policy to all and sundry. One organisation that I worked at held a discussion on bringing ‘your authentic self to work.’ How often does anyone feel that they can do this?
    The author does suggest leaving a job if it is so toxic it affects your mental health. I feel for people who are unable for whatever reason to do this. She also mentions the boiled frog scenario which I was unfamiliar with and also discusses the possibility that using apps for mental health may not be appropriate of helpful.
    A book with some helpful and useful suggestions and overview but not what I was looking for.
    My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC.

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    Beautifully written ❤️❤️ Petra has a unique and insightful perspective that will get you thinking…Useful tips and tricks as well that we can all incorporate into our daily lives.
    Definitely one for repeat reading!