Mental Health on the Show Floor: Thriving Under Pressure with Petra Velzeboer | The Expo Factor Podcast Ep. 9

Episode 9 of The Expo Factor Podcast
Why Mental Health Matters in the Events Industry

In this episode, host Lee Ali sits down with leading mental health expert and speaker Petra Velzeboer to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the events and exhibitions industry: stress, burnout, and resilience.

From trade show floors to behind-the-scenes event planning, professionals in this industry face constant high pressure. Petra shares powerful insights and practical strategies to help event organisers, exhibitors, and trade show teams thrive without sacrificing their wellbeing.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why emotional regulation is the ultimate event professional skill

• How to prevent burnout by releasing stored stress

• The importance of psychological safety and team backup

• Why knowing your personal recovery style boosts performance

• How leaders can support staff with flexibility and empathy

Whether you’re an event manager, trade show organiser, exhibitor, or event marketer, this episode will give you actionable tools to protect your mental health and build stronger, more resilient teams.

Key Quote from Petra: “Stress is not the enemy. Ignoring it is.”

Don’t miss this essential conversation for anyone working in events, exhibitions, and trade shows.

Find out more about the episode here - Mental Health Strategies for Thriving at Trade Shows