{"id":2571,"date":"2026-07-14T08:44:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T08:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ohmypeople.be\/about-us\/about-elke-van-hoof\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:27:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:27:50","slug":"about-elke-van-hoof","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ohmypeople.be\/en\/about-us\/about-elke-van-hoof\/","title":{"rendered":"About Elke Van Hoof"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elke Van Hoof<\/span>, PhD in Psychological Sciences, author, and lecturer<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Elke Van Hoof holds a PhD in Psychological Sciences and is an author, lecturer, and recognised expert. As the face of Oh My People, she brings more than 25 years of research and practical experience to help organisations with stress prevention<\/a>, leadership development<\/a>, and return-to-work<\/a> programmes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Stress as a compass<\/h2><\/div>

Elke Van Hoof sees stress not as something to fight, but as a sign that something matters. She believes stress acts like a compass, sometimes subtle and sometimes strong, showing where change is needed. Her goal is to change how we view stress, making mental wellbeing as important as physical health. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Science that works<\/h3><\/div>

With a PhD in Psychological Sciences, Elke has earned a strong reputation for her research on mental wellbeing, wellbeing policies, burnout prevention, and return to work. Her work is published in international journals. She is especially skilled at turning complex ideas into clear, practical strategies that people and teams can use right away.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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A trusted voice<\/h2><\/div>

Elke is a popular keynote speaker in Belgium and internationally, and is often featured in the media. Through her books like First Aid for Stress and Burnout, Back to Work, and Chief Happiness Officer, as well as her podcast Stress as BFF, she shares clear, people-focused insights on mental health and wellbeing at work with a broad audience. <\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i>Listen to the podcast here<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

“Stress is not a weakness. It is information. The question is whether your organisation is ready to listen to it.”<\/h2><\/div>
Elke Van Hoof<\/span>, PhD in Psychological Sciences, author, lecturer, and expert<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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From practice to expertise centre<\/h2><\/div>

Elke began her own practice, which expanded into a knowledge centre with psychologists, coaches, and consultants. From this base, she helps organisations build resilience, develop leadership, and support return to work. With Oh My People, she helps companies connect leadership, culture, and wellbeing, turning stress from a problem into a driver of lasting growth. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ready to take a strategic approach to wellbeing?<\/h2><\/div>

Discover where your organisation stands today and which step will make the most difference right now.<\/p>\n<\/div>