ROAR! - Marilise de Villiers

About ROAR! - Marilise de Villiers

You are listening to ROAR for MOAR, where you build momentum and master how to ROAR with your authentic voice. This is your guide to transforming work from something you survive to something that makes you come alive. When brilliant, capable professionals like you learn to ROAR - the magic happens, whether you are navigating work challenges, leading through uncertainty or you are ready to create cultures where people actually thrive - we'll take you on the hero's journey of work place transformation. Because work isn't meant to deplete you, it's meant to fuel you. Your authentic voice is the foundation that makes meaningful impact and influence possible. Meet your host, Marilise de Villiers Basson. A Mindset & Performance Coach, founder and CEO of ROAR! Coaching and Consulting and Best-selling Author. Marilise is passionate about helping people find their ROAR. Now it’s time to make work magic inside & out.

Publisher

Marilise de Villiers Basson

Category

business · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Feb 2021

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   From CAN'T to CAN DO: A personal path to #BounceForward

   💖🟣🦁 Welcome to the ROAR! For MOAR! Podcast, where we show you how you can play to win without burning out. If you have a sense that there must be more to work and life than what you're currently experiencing, you've come to exactly the right place. You're caught in what I call the MOAR paradox, constantly striving for more, but never feeling enough. You're successful on paper, but you feel empty inside. You know something needs to shift, but you're not sure where to start. Start with you. In this episode I speak with Joni Peddie, an award-winning behavioural strategist, CEO of Resilient People, and global keynote speaker, all about bouncing forward after trauma and building practical resilience in everyday life. We unpacked Joni’s ‘Can Do’ framework, how to manage energy without burning out, and why adaptive leadership matters when change feels relentless. We also discussed Joni’s personal story, her latest book From Can’t to Can Do, and small daily habits that support mental clarity, emotional agility, and physical vitality. My practical take-away from the conversation was Joni’s introduction to her own 3, 2, 1 system. 3 must-do’s 2 personal tasks 1 thing to replenish her energy. ➡️ Watch the conversation here: https://youtu.be/n95mhxDQu9Y In this podcast: 🟣 We discussed the power of habit stacking, such as laying out exercise clothes the night before and pairing shower time with gratitude. 🟢 Joni gave us some office friendly strategies such a breathing exercise, stair challenges, and using a garden or a veranda for a quick reset. 🔴 We looked at how small practices, including five minutes of quiet time, a short power nap, or standing on grass can help reset the nervous system. 🟡 We had an introduction to Joni’s book From Can’t to Can Do and how it grew from nearly 18 years of thinking, reflecting, and refining a framework for human adaptability. I absolutely loved this conversation, Joni. It was an honour to welcome you as my guest! Keep shining bright. You are extraordinary 💖💪✨ Loved this episode? Subscribe to the ROAR for MOAR! podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it today. 🦁 Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have the courage to speak your truth. ROAR for MOAR. No more playing small. Own your magic. Your message matters. 💖🟣 With much love and deep gratitude, Marilise #ROARforMOAR #ROAR #MOAR #burnoutrecovery #consciousleadership #energymanagement #insideouttransformation #workplacewellbeing #findyourvoice #heartcenteredliving #sustainablesuccess #speakyourtruth #MOARbook #personalgrowth #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #selfdevelopment #femalestartup #foundersfatigue #navigatingworkchallenges 🔸About Joni Peddie Joni combines neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and adaptive leadership to create practical lasting behavioural change. Her works is shaped by lived experience, including the sudden loss of her husband and her own journey through burnout. From these experiences she developed the philosophy of #BounceForward, a reminder that life is not about returning to who we were, but finding a way to move forward through uncertainty, grief, and challenge. She is the author of From Can’t to Can Do: A Practical Guide to Adaptive Leadership, a framework built around clarity, agility, and nexus – the integration of mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Joni is also a member of both the South African Speakers and Educators Hall of Fame and in known for turning complex ideas into practical tools that people can use immediately in their personal and professional lives. You can reach Joni here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonipeddie/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonipeddie/) 🔸 About ROAR! and MOAR! In ROAR! How to Tame the Bully Inside and Out (December 2019), I tackle the silent damage bullying causes, in the workplace, online, and in everyday life. The book helps readers recognise toxic behaviour, understand the dynamics between bully, victim and culture, and respond with confidence and clarity rather than fear or avoidance. I wrote it after discovering, the hard way, just how common and costly workplace bullying really is. Get your copy of ROAR! Here: Amazon.com: ROAR!: How to tame the bully inside and out: 9781781334270 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/ROAR-How-tame-bully-inside/dp/1781334277/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2I8AXR2CQ3KSG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z8JGMz6JdkwAoFnOhTY4cw.fNzmowECEUIdn0hW6rxWHsDc8BDQWePCpGN6SKcTqzk&dib_tag=se&keywords=ROAR%21+how+tame&qid=1789731624&sprefix=roar+how+tame%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1) In MOAR! How to Play to Win Without Burning Out (February 2026), I turn to burnout, exhaustion and the quiet emptiness so many high achievers feel despite their success. Rather than treating symptoms, MOAR! introduces practical frameworks, including the Wellbeing Trio, the four-step ROAR process and the ROAR for MOAR Hero's Journey, to help readers lead with authenticity, build thriving cultures and reclaim their energy and voice. Get your copy of MOAR! here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1049244788 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1049244788) For South African readers, ROAR! and MOAR! are available in bookstores nationwide, most notably Exclusive Books. If you would like a signed copy sent directly from me, email marilise@marilise-de-villiers.com (R350 per book, plus R50 postage).

2. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Be brave: WHO > WHAT: First ask: who am I? Then ask: what do I want to do?

   💖🟣🦁 Welcome to the ROAR! For MOAR! Podcast, where we show you how you can play to win without burning out. If you have a sense that there must be more to work and life than what you're currently experiencing, you've come to exactly the right place. You're caught in what I call the MOAR paradox, constantly striving for more, but never feeling enough. You're successful on paper, but you feel empty inside. You know something needs to shift, but you're not sure where to start. Start with you. In this conversation, I welcome Pierre du Plessis, founder of Be Brave, a strategy design lab that helps people and businesses find clarity amid chaos. In this episode Pierre’s insights offer the courage to move forward with courage and conviction. His work is rooted on the deep understanding of identity, belonging, and courage – making this episode essential listening for those ready to embrace their true potential. Perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to reclaim their inner power – this conversation is your call to roar from the inside out. My personal highlight from the conversation was the discussion about the role of asking empowering questions to fuel self-reflection, and growth was a common theme throughout the episode. ➡️ Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation here: LINK In this podcast: 🟣 We looked at the significance of belonging and self-acceptance in personal growth. 🟢 Pierre discussed strategies to combat burnout by understanding the difference between work, labour and action. 🔴 We shared practical daily routines for balancing health, exercise, diet, and relationships. 🟡 We spoke about the importance of holistic well-being beyond work success. I absolutely loved this conversation, Pierre, It was an honour to welcome you as my guest! Keep shining bright. You are extraordinary 💖💪✨ ➡️ Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation here: LINK Loved this episode? Subscribe to the ROAR for MOAR! podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it today. 🦁 Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have the courage to speak your truth. ROAR for MOAR. No more playing small. Own your magic. Your message matters. 💖🟣 With much love and deep gratitude, Marilise #ROARforMOAR #ROAR #MOAR #burnoutrecovery #consciousleadership #energymanagement #insideouttransformation #workplacewellbeing #findyourvoice #heartcenteredliving #sustainablesuccess #speakyourtruth #MOARbook #personalgrowth #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #selfdevelopment #femalestartup #foundersfatigue #navigatingworkchallenges 🔸About Pierre du Plessis Pierre du Plessis is the founder of Be Brave, a strategy design lab that helps people and businesses find clarity amid chaos. As a TEDx speaker, author, and global strategist, Pierre blends ancient wisdom with modern systems to guide others towards brave, purposeful decisions. His work is rooted on the deep understanding of identity, belonging, and courage – making this episode essential listening for those ready to embrace their true potential. You can reach Pierre here: https://thisispierre.co/ (https://thisispierre.co/) https://www.be-brave.co.za/ (https://www.be-brave.co.za/) or https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierredup/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierredup/) 🔸 About ROAR! and MOAR! In ROAR! How to Tame the Bully Inside and Out (December 2019), I tackle the silent damage bullying causes, in the workplace, online, and in everyday life. The book helps readers recognise toxic behaviour, understand the dynamics between bully, victim and culture, and respond with confidence and clarity rather than fear or avoidance. I wrote it after discovering, the hard way, just how common and costly workplace bullying really is. Get your copy of ROAR! Here: Amazon.com: ROAR!: How to tame the bully inside and out: 9781781334270 (https://www.amazon.com/ROAR-How-tame-bully-inside/dp/1781334277/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VJ7N8L3IKIY5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZBSs-ep1rrOQuQXlDOo7safogghdJBOw3WKTndID5dY.rfD0L-SeC4d66Q1kZfalsEwLZKdxDVrHPo_FHowxRSg&dib_tag=se&keywords=ROAR%21+how+to+tame+the+bully+inside+and+out&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1782723013&s=digital-text&sprefix=roar+how+to+tame+the+bully+inside+and+out%2Cdigital-text%2C197&sr=1-1) In MOAR! How to Play to Win Without Burning Out (February 2026), I turn to burnout, exhaustion and the quiet emptiness so many high achievers feel despite their success. Rather than treating symptoms, MOAR! introduces practical frameworks, including the Wellbeing Trio, the four-step ROAR process and the ROAR for MOAR Hero's Journey, to help readers lead with authenticity, build thriving cultures and reclaim their energy and voice. Get your copy of MOAR! here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1049244788 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1049244788) For South African readers, ROAR! and MOAR! are available in bookstores nationwide, most notably Exclusive Books. If you would like a signed copy sent directly from me, email marilise@marilise-de-villiers.com (mailto:marilise@marilise-de-villiers.com) (R350 per book, plus R50 postage).

3. 

   29 Jun 2026

   AI has no nervous system: That is your advantage

   💖🟣🦁 Welcome to the ROAR! For MOAR! Podcast, where we show you how you can play to win without burning out. If you have a sense that there must be more to work and life than what you're currently experiencing, you've come to exactly the right place. You're caught in what I call the MOAR paradox, constantly striving for more, but never feeling enough. You're successful on paper, but you feel empty inside. You know something needs to shift, but you're not sure where to start. Start with you. What if the most important leadership skill is not a skill per se, but capacity? The capacity to be fully present, to create space, and in that space, choosing your response. In this conversation, I welcome Joanne Perold, founder and head coach at Fathom, for a deep dive into the inner work that transforms how leaders show up. Drawing on Virginia Satir's growth model and over two decades of leadership development experience, Joanne brings a warm, grounded perspective on self-awareness, emotional capacity, and why building better leaders starts from the inside out. My personal highlight from the conversation was Jo’s comment that ‘AI doesn’t have a nervous system’. AI can't be present. Real presence such as truly listening, feeling emotional viscerally, and building deep, trusted relationships. This is the human advantage. ➡️ Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/D46qgyH9gkk (https://youtu.be/D46qgyH9gkk) In this podcast: 🟣 Joanne shares how a career that began in HR and payroll systems led her to agile coaching and ultimately to the realisation that systems only work when the people inside them do. 🟢 We explore the moment we are triggered and a much younger version of ourselves, typically a five-year-old, takes the wheel. We go on autopilot and react emotionally. That five-year-old is just one of the different parts we each carry, and building self-awareness of those parts, understanding what each one needs, is what helps us catch them before they take over. 🔴 I introduce Dr Edith Eger's distinction between victimisation and victimhood: 'suffering from victimisation is universal, but victimhood is optional.' My bully victimised me, but for a long time I chose victimhood: I built the cage and became my own jailor. 🟡 I introduce Dr Craig Malkin's narcissism spectrum scale. He defines narcissism as a normal, pervasive human tendency: the drive to feel special. It sits on a continuum of possible expressions: from extreme echoism (1) to extreme narcissism (10), with healthy narcissism (self-worth) in the middle (5). 🔵 We ask why people still leave their hearts at the door, and what happens when they do. 🟠We talk brain-heart coherence and Virginia Satir's idea of congruence: the alignment between what you feel and how you show up, and why corporate culture keeps leaders stuck in their heads instead of their hearts. I absolutely loved this conversation, Jo. It was an honour to welcome you as my guest! Keep shining bright. You are extraordinary 💖💪✨ ➡️ Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/D46qgyH9gkk (https://youtu.be/D46qgyH9gkk) Loved this episode? Subscribe to the ROAR for MOAR! podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it today. 🦁 Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have the courage to speak your truth. ROAR for MOAR. No more playing small. Own your magic. Your message matters. 💖🟣 With much love and deep gratitude, Marilise #ROARforMOAR #ROAR #MOAR #burnoutrecovery #consciousleadership #energymanagement #insideouttransformation #workplacewellbeing #findyourvoice #heartcenteredliving #sustainablesuccess #speakyourtruth #MOARbook #personalgrowth #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #selfdevelopment #femalestartup #foundersfatigue #navigatingworkchallenges 🔸About Joanne Perold Joanne is the director, head coach and trainer at Fathom, which she founded in 2021. With over two decades of experience across HR technology, agile coaching, and leadership development, her work is grounded in Virginia Satir's growth model which is a framework originally developed to help families heal, now applied powerfully in organisational contexts. Joanne helps leaders and teams build resilience, self-awareness, and the adaptive capacity to thrive in an increasingly complex world. Connect with Joanne on LinkedIn (Joanne Perold) or visit fathom.co.za (http://fathom.co.za/) 🔸 About ROAR! and MOAR! In ROAR! How to Tame the Bully Inside and Out (December 2019), I tackle the silent damage bullying causes, in the workplace, online, and in everyday life. The book helps readers recognise toxic behaviour, understand the dynamics between bully, victim and culture, and respond with confidence and clarity rather than fear or avoidance. I wrote it after discovering, the hard way, just how common and costly workplace bullying really is. Get your copy of ROAR! Here: Amazon.com: ROAR!: How to tame the bully inside and out: 9781781334270 (https://www.amazon.com/ROAR-How-tame-bully-inside/dp/1781334277/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VJ7N8L3IKIY5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZBSs-ep1rrOQuQXlDOo7safogghdJBOw3WKTndID5dY.rfD0L-SeC4d66Q1kZfalsEwLZKdxDVrHPo_FHowxRSg&dib_tag=se&keywords=ROAR%21+how+to+tame+the+bully+inside+and+out&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1782723013&s=digital-text&sprefix=roar+how+to+tame+the+bully+inside+and+out%2Cdigital-text%2C197&sr=1-1) In MOAR! How to Play to Win Without Burning Out (February 2026), I turn to burnout, exhaustion and the quiet emptiness so many high achievers feel despite their success. Rather than treating symptoms, MOAR! introduces practical frameworks, including the Wellbeing Trio, the four-step ROAR process and the ROAR for MOAR Hero's Journey, to help readers lead with authenticity, build thriving cultures and reclaim their energy and voice. Get your copy of MOAR! here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1049244788 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1049244788) For South African readers, ROAR! and MOAR! are available in bookstores nationwide, most notably Exclusive Books. If you would like a signed copy sent directly from me, email marilise@marilise-de-villiers.com (mailto:marilise@marilise-de-villiers.com) (R350 per book, plus R50 postage).

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