Petra Glenesk

About Petra Glenesk

I am a Board Certified Health Coach and Credentialed Executive Life Coach dedicated to advancing well-being, leadership, and prevention across sectors. With more than 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, government, and technology, I help individuals, teams, and organizations thrive through evidence-based, human-centered approaches that bridge policy, science, and strategy.My work integrates behavioral science, executive coaching, and public health principles to promote resilience, performance, and organizational well-being. My areas of specialization include the science and practice of behavioral change, resilience, and performance optimization:• Sleep Optimization and Recovery• Trauma-Informed Resilience Practices• Stress Physiology and HRV Biofeedback (Certified in HeartMath®)• Behavioral Science and Habit Formation (Tiny Habits® Certified Coach)• Brain Health and Cognitive Performance (Certified Brain Health Professional, Amen University)Currently, I serve as an Analyst II with the California Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention, where I partner with counties and community leaders statewide to strengthen prevention networks and improve child and family well-being outcomes.My previous collaborations include Meta (via Accenture and Optum), Thrive Global, CVS Health, PG & E, AbleTo, Spring Health, and Ebb Therapeutics, where I led initiatives that enhanced workforce resilience, leadership capacity, and organizational wellness.I bring a blend of clinical training, government experience, and executive coaching expertise shaped by decades of work in multidisciplinary environments. My approach blends data-driven insights with compassionate leadership to:• Design and implement scalable health and prevention programs• Coach executives and teams toward clarity, performance, and balance• Bridge policy, science, and strategy to drive lasting behavioral changeI am passionate about creating systems that help people and organizations thrive. My mission is to advance well-being and prevention through leadership, collaboration, and innovation that bridge public health, behavioral science, and executive performance. I welcome opportunities to collaborate on initiatives that strengthen resilience, optimize health outcomes, and expand access to evidence-based well-being strategies across communities and workplaces.

Experience

1. Thrive Global Coach

   Thrive Global

   Aug 2023 — Present

Education

• California State University-Sacramento

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

• PSP

  Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology

  1995 — 1997