{"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":"2026-09-07T08:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:37:03","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 is a PhD in Psychological Sciences, author, lecturer, and expert, and the face of Oh My People. With over 25 years of experience in research and practice, Elke Van Hoof guides organizations in stress prevention<\/a>, leadership development<\/a>, and return to work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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

For Elke Van Hoof, stress is not an enemy to be defeated, but a signal that something is important: a compass that, sometimes gently and sometimes sharply, indicates where adjustment is needed. Her mission: to shift the paradigm around stress, so that mental wellbeing is given the same natural priority as physical health. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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

As a PhD in Psychological Sciences, Elke has built a solid reputation in research on mental wellbeing, strategic wellbeing policy, burnout prevention, and return to work. Her work has appeared in international scientific journals. Her true strength lies in translation: complex insights become clear, applicable strategies that people and teams can implement immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>

View Elke’s services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A trusted voice<\/h2><\/div>

Elke is a highly sought-after keynote speaker both domestically and abroad, and a regular reference in the media. With books such as First Aid for Stress and Burnout, Back to Work, and Chief Happiness Officer, and through the podcast Stress as BFF, she reaches a wide audience with clear, human-centered insights on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. <\/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 organization 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 center<\/h2><\/div>

Elke started her own practice, which grew into a knowledge center with psychologists, coaches, and consultants. From there, she supports organizations in strengthening resilience, leadership, and return to work. Together with Oh My People, she helps companies connect leadership, culture, and wellbeing, so that stress is no longer a breaking point, but a driver for sustainable growth. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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

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