ROAR for MOAR - Marilise de Villiers

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. 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.

  1. Burnout to Breathing: Optimising breath intelligence as a key to resilience

    OCT 10

    Burnout to Breathing: Optimising breath intelligence as a key to resilience

    💖🟣🦁Welcome to the ROAR! For MOAR! Podcast, where you build momentum and master how to ROAR with your authentic voice. For my returning listeners, welcome to our newly rebranded podcast where we are evolving from ROAR! To ROAR! For MOAR! - and this is to reflect the next phase of our journey together. This is your guide to transforming work from something you survive into something that makes you come alive.  🎙️Marilise welcomes Dr Ela Manga, an integrative medical doctor, author, speaker and leading voice in the field of mind, body, medicine and wellness. She is the founder of Breathwork Africa, an organisation that offers training and support to breathwork practitioners across the globe. Her first book, Breathe: Strategising energy in the age of burnout is fast becoming the go-to guide for managing energy and optimising physical and mental health.  In this conversation Dr Ela Manga shares her journey from conventional medicine to integrative practices, emphasising on the importance of elf breath work in managing energy and preventing burnout. We discuss the mind-body connection, significance of conscious breathing, and how these practices can lead to healing and resilience.  ➡️ Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. ***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Ela and how to get in touch with her***  In this podcast we also explore: 🟣 Ela introduces the concept of 'Pneumanity". 🟢 How conscious breathing can help reconnect individuals with their bodies and emotions. 🟡 Breathwork that is integrated into daily life can have profound effects. 🔵 Understanding our unique breath signature can reveal insights about our lives. 🟠 That trusting one's intuition is crucial in the journey of healing.  Ela walked us through a breathing exercise called the 'box breath' or 'square breath' providing step by step instructions on how to fully immerse yourself in this breathing exercise.  You can download Ela's Energy Book and other resources here. I absolutely loved this conversation; Ela it was an honour and a delight to have you as my guest.  You are extraordinary 💖💪✨  ➡️ Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to speak your truth – ROAR! 🦁 With much love and gratitude, Marilise #breathwork #burnout #energymanagement #healing #consciousbreathing #mindbodyconnection #wellness #integrativemedicine #roarformoar #roar #moar  🔹About Dr Ela Manga Dr Ela Manga is an integrative medical doctor committed to healing and bringing heart back into the art of medicine. Her healing philosophy is based on the partnership between doctor and patient who she believes are co-creators in the journey of health. She facilitates her healing through consultations, talks, workshops, trainings, retreats and her writing. You can find out more about Ela here. 🔸About Breathwork Africa Breathwork Africa is a social enterprise and community network founded by Dr Ela Manga. Breathwork Africa has grown in depth and breadth and has a growing number of Pneumanitarians. Pneumanity breathwork is a tool of self-empowerment, healing and transformation. You can find out more about Breathwork Africa here.

    46 min
  2. From 'corporate zombie' mode to thriving with NLP

    SEP 2

    From 'corporate zombie' mode to thriving with NLP

    💖🟣🦁Welcome to the ROAR! For MOAR! Podcast, where you build momentum and master how to ROAR with your authentic voice. For my returning listeners, welcome to our newly rebranded podcast where we are evolving from ROAR! To ROAR! For MOAR! - and this is to reflect the next phase of our journey together. This is your guide to transforming work from something you survive into something that makes you come alive.  🎙️Marilise welcomes Lindsey Agness, CEO of Team NLP, to explore the transformative power of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) in personal and professional development. Lindsey is an author of 4 best-selling book with ‘Change Your Life with NLP’ being a top ten in the personal development charts.  In this conversation we discuss the importance of understanding one's values, the impact of mindset on choices, and the role of empathy in leadership. Lindsay shares her journey in NLP, the significance of active listening, and her personal project of co-authoring a book with her daughter on overcoming eating disorders. The conversation emphasizes the importance of small changes, the power of choice, and the need for leaders to foster environments where individuals can thrive. ➡️ Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. ***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Lindsey and how to get in touch with her***  In this podcast we also explore: 🟣 How understanding personal values is crucial for effective leadership  🟢 That small changes can create significant momentum in personal growth 🟡 That building relationships is more important that transactional interactions  🔵 How our mindset drives what we believe is possible for ourselves 🟠 That you are meant for more and you are already more than enough ⬇️ “You’re meant for more, and you’re already more than enough.” “You’re meant for more” is the masculine. It’s your driving force. High vibes here mean bold dreams and brave moves. “You’re already more than enough” is the feminine.  It’s your receiving force. Your inner knowing that recognises your inherent worth. High vibes here mean kindness to self, unshakeable confidence, and inner peace. There was a moment in my conversation with Lindsey that brought tears to my eyes. She shared the deeply personal story of co-writing a book with her daughter Sophie about Sophie’s recovery from anorexia through NLP. It took me straight back to my own 20-year-old self in rehab and my mum's quiet question: 'What have I done wrong?' A raw reminder that behind every professional success are very human struggles we rarely discuss at work. Sometimes the most powerful conversations happen when we drop the mask entirely. I absolutely loved this conversation; Lindsey it was an honour and a delight to have you as my guest.  You are extraordinary 💖💪✨  ➡️ Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to speak your truth – ROAR! 🦁 With much love and gratitude, Marilise #leadership #personaldevelopment #workplaceculture #mindset #values #careerchoices #empathy #activelistening #roarformoar #roar #moar  🔹About Lindsey Agness  Lindsey is the Master Trainer at NLP. She is also a best selling author of 4 bestselling books on organisational and personal change. Lindsey has worked at one of the big 4 companies where she first took her NLP course. She then set up Change Corp in 2005 and was fortunate enough to work with companies such as Google. Lindsey is currently writing her 5th book with her daughter and this book will centre on eating disorders. The latest book will be written in two voices, one voice giving lived experiences the other providing activities and approaches she knows works. You can reach Lindsey at info@teamnlp.co.uk or Lindsey@teamnlp.co.uk  🔸About NLP Team NLP offers NLP training courses in London & Kent. Courses are designed by Lindsey Agness, one of the first female Master Trainers of NLP in the UK. If you are curious about NLP, head to the website where you will find a free online introduction that you can download and watch the videos at your leisure. Find the NLP website here.

    45 min
  3. The thoughtful leader: Aligning your head & heart

    AUG 5

    The thoughtful leader: Aligning your head & heart

    🔹📚 ROAR! welcomes Mindy Gibbins-Klein, founder of The Book Midwife and The Thoughtful Leader Book Coach to 1000 Visionary Entrepreneurs.📚🔹 In this conversation we explore the importance of holistic wellbeing, the essence of thoughtful leadership, and the shift from competition to completion in leadership roles. The conversation also addresses building confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the significance of quality thinking in authentic leadership. Practical steps for personal development and self-awareness are shared, encouraging listeners to embrace their authentic selves and lead with intention. Mindy introduces the concept of 'Centerpreneurship', emphasising the need for leaders to be grounded and resilient.  Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. ***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Mindy and how to get in touch with her***  In this podcast we also explore: 🟣 The importance of prioritising holistic wellbeing in all aspects of life. 🟢 How quality thinking is crucial for authentic leadership. 🟡 The impact leaders have if they focus on personal development over competition. 🔵 That true transformation begins from within. 🟠 The role that AI plays in today's life.  My personal highlight was where Mindy discussed how authentic leadership requires what she calls "deep work" – the kind that "is the only way to feel really fulfilled about what you think, what you believe, what you personally are saying." But her message goes beyond AI. She advocates for what she calls "compete to complete" - "Forget about the competition. Forget about everybody else out there and what they're doing. And work on yourself." This connects to her "Centerpreneur" concept: when leaders are "centred, grounded, strong and resilient, it gives other people confidence... everybody can relax and breathe." PLEASE COMPLETE MY MOAR! WORK WELLBEING RESEARCH STUDY HERE AND RECEIVE YOUR FREE E-COPY OF MOAR! WHEN IT’S OUT IN NOV/DEC 2025  I absolutely loved this conversation; Mindy it was an honour and a delight to have you as my guest. You are extraordinary 💖💪✨  Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to speak your truth – ROAR! 🦁 With much love and gratitude, Marilise #wellbeing, #resilience, #leadership, #personalgrowth, #emotional #awareness, #stressmanagement, #holistichealth, #psychologicalsaftey #personaldevelopment #selfawareness  About Mindy Gibbins-Klein Mindy is the founder of 'The Book Midwife' and 'The Thoughtful Leader'. Through keynote speaking, training and coaching, Mindy supports entrepreneurs, executives, emerging leaders to think better and bolder and to create their individual thoughtful leadership plans. To date, her companies have helped over 1000 thought leaders to get books and articles published to become sort after speakers, podcast guests and develop their profiles into thought leading brands. In her latest book, 'The Thoughtful Leader', Mindy challenges leaders to go beyond thought leadership and to learn thoughtful leadership. A real consideration for people and ideas. Mindy has been shortlisted for, and won 18 plus awards for her work over 21 years in 18 countries ac ross the globe. You can find Mindy on LinkedIn here or visit her website here.

    41 min
  4. Colour your life: The power of holistic wellbeing

    JUN 18

    Colour your life: The power of holistic wellbeing

    💙🧡💚 ROAR! welcomes Kath Roberts, co-director of the Foundation of Colours, to explore the intersection of holistic wellbeing, colour therapy, and personal transformation. 💚🧡💙 In this conversation we explore the themes of leadership, purpose, and the evolving nature of work. They discuss the importance of self-reflection, courageous leadership, and the need for authenticity in the workplace. We then explore the shift towards a more humane and integrated approach to business, highlighting the significance of emotional intelligence and psychological safety Kath also shares her personal journey from a corporate career to discovering her purpose in colour therapy, emphasising the need for a shift in how we view wellbeing in the workplace and how Kath highlights the significance of self-discovery, creativity, and the importance of nurturing connections in both personal and professional life Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. ***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Kath and how to get in touch with her***  In this podcast we also explore: 🟣 Holistic wellbeing encompasses mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social health. 🟢 Brave leadership requires inner work and self-reflection. 🟡 True alignment comes from integrating our mental, emotional, and spiritual selves. 🔵 We need to balance our masculine and feminine energies. 🟠 Work-life balance should be redefined as an integrated approach to life. My personal highlight was when Kath shared the importance of balancing our masculine and feminine energies. This is exactly what I’m saying in my new book MOAR! Making Work Magic Inside & Out: “You’re meant for more, and you’re already more than enough.” “You’re meant for more” is the masculine. It’s your driving force. High vibes here mean bold dreams and brave moves. “You’re already more than enough” is the feminine.  It’s your receiving force. Your inner knowing that recognises your inherent worth. High vibes here mean kindness to self, unshakeable confidence, and inner peace. PLEASE COMPLETE MY MOAR! WORK WELLBEING RESEARCH STUDY HERE AND RECEIVE YOUR FREE E-COPY OF MOAR! WHEN IT’S OUT IN NOV/DEC 2025  I absolutely loved this conversation; Kath it was an honour and a delight to have you as my guest. You are extraordinary 💖💪✨  Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to speak your truth – ROAR! 🦁 With much love and gratitude, Marilise #wellbeing, #resilience, #leadership, #personalgrowth, #emotional #awareness, #meditation, #colourtherapy, #stressmanagement, #holistichealth, #psychologicalsaftey #masculine #feminine  About Kath Roberts Kath is Creator & Business Owner at Kath Roberts Ltd; she has honed systemic coaching methods that empower business cultures and individual clients alike. Her work is a testament to the belief that conscious leadership can be developed through innovative educational programmes and research and honed through conscious practice. Kath’s mission is to harness the transformative power of colour to elevate consciousness and integrate heart and mind. She uses colour and systems understanding to get to the root of any issue. Leveraging a unique blend of workshop facilitation, both on and offline, mentoring, and employee coaching, Kath facilitates personal and corporate transformations. She partners with individuals and businesses, entrepreneurs and leaders who want to catalyse change, foster innovation, and nurture a culture that emphasizes connection and collaboration. The goal is to create environments where everyone can thrive, driven by purpose, joy, and a deep understanding of themselves and their intrinsic value.

    54 min
  5. Recognise your x-factor to live a life you love

    MAY 27

    Recognise your x-factor to live a life you love

    ✨💖🌺 ROAR! welcomes Maya Comerota, a spiritual advisor and transformational leader, to explore the themes of holistic wellbeing, self-discovery, and living authentically 🌺💖✨ In this conversation Maya emphasises that everyone has an X factor and the potential to inspire others by living authentically. We also explored the themes of fear, vulnerability, and the importance of showing up authentically in life. We discuss the challenges high achievers face when transitioning to new phases in their lives and the importance of embracing small beginnings. Maya also shared with us her transformative practice of gratitude journaling through the '30 Days of Miracles' initiative, emphasising the power of daily reflection and intention. Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. ***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Maya and how to get in touch with her***  In this podcast we also explore: 🦁 Recognising and challenging limiting beliefs is the first step to freedom. Fear of rejection often stems from a desire for acceptance. 🦁 How everyone has an X factor that makes them unique. 🦁 The importance to embody the person you want to become now. 🦁 That vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. My personal highlight was when Maya shared her heartfelt poem celebrating the inherent miracle within each individual and the journey of self-discovery. I absolutely loved this conversation, Maya it was an honour and a delight to have you as my guest. You are extraordinary 💖💪✨  Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to speak your truth – ROAR! With much love and gratitude, Marilise #wellbeing, #resilience, #communication, #personalgrowth, #emotional #awareness, #meditation, #flowstate, #stressmanagement, #holistichealth, #values #showup About Maya Comerota Maya's website Maya is a luminary spiritual advisor and transformational leader, an expert speaker, and has supported over 2 million people worldwide to discover their unique gifts so that they can live a life that they absolutely love. Maya really has this special gift of guiding people back home to their heart and spirit so that they can really live the way they were born to live. Join Maya's 30 days of miracles here:  Maya's 30 days of miracles Note: that the 'live' challenge runs from 12 May - 12 June. When you register, you'll get access to the product - we suggest you start at Day 1 and complete the 5 mins in the morning and 5 mins in the evening for 30 days!

    46 min
  6. Start With Values

    APR 28

    Start With Values

    🏄 🌊 🦁 ROAR! welcomes Bradley Hook, Head of Resilience Lab @ Resilience Institute and best-selling author of multiple books, including 'Surfing Life Waves' and 'Start With Values' 🦁 🌊 🏄 As a fellow South African who grew up in a turbulent South Africa during the eighties and nineties, Brad's story felt strikingly familiar. Our conversation centred around Brad's latest book 'Start With Values' and why, in our quest to finding meaning and purpose in our lives, it is helpful and essential to start with values. And in this podcast Brad makes it surprisingly simple and practical.  Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. ***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Bradley and how to get in touch with him***  In this podcast we also explore: 🦁 The way holistic wellbeing encompasses mental, emotional, physical and social aspects. 🦁 How meditation can have profound effects on mental health and stress reduction.  🦁 Daily practices like exercise and mindfulness are crucial for wellbeing. 🦁 The importance of "Monotasking", and how it is more effective than multitasking for productivity. My personal highlight was how Brad uses surfing as a metaphor for navigating life's experiences, he brings to life perfectly how finding the right wave can transform your life.  I absolutely loved this conversation, Brad. Thank you for staying up late to make this happen – it was an honour and a delight to have you as my guest. You are extraordinary 💖💪✨  Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to speak your truth – ROAR! With much love and gratitude, Marilise #wellbeing, #resilience, #communication, #personalgrowth, #emotional #awareness, #meditation, #flowstate, #stressmanagement, #holistichealth, #values About Bradley Hook https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyhook/ Bradley Hook is a surfer and writer from South Africa. He's a writer and a speaker. He is also an entrepreneur, and really has a focus on human resilience and wellbeing. He advises top tier organisations worldwide. Bradley is also an active partner in the Resilience Institute. And also he has recently also started the Values Institute. So this is a personal initiative that aspires to be the world's premium repository on the subject of human core values. Bradleys book, Start With Values, was published at the end of last year so is still hot off the press. You can get the book here:  https://amzn.eu/d/a9mvUcv

    38 min
  7. Peace under pressure

    12/06/2024

    Peace under pressure

    🌱🧡 ROAR! welcomes Carley Nicholson, Founder & CEO Peace Under Pressure. 🧡🌱 Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. We loved the name of Carley’s business so much, that we named our podcast exactly that: Peace Under Pressure. It beautifully captures what Carley’s personal mission is all about: “To transform organisations into hubs of peace, positivity, and productivity, and help people live longer, happier and healthier lives.” ***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Carley and how to get in touch with her ***  In this podcast we explore: 🦁 The importance of holistic wellbeing in effective communication 🦁 Carley's journey to Peace Under Pressure 🦁 Understanding how our communication changes when we are under pressure 🦁 How we can move from being “emotionally reactive” to “responding with intention” 🦁 Navigating difficult conversations 🦁 Creating psychological safety in the workplace My personal highlight was when Carley said: “Catch it, tame it, reframe it” It talks to the fact that it’s unhealthy to supress difficult emotions; research shows that leaning into difficult emotions help us to make sense of the world around us. When we “catch them, tame them, reframe them”, these emotions lose their power and control over us, putting us in a much better place to respond mindfully, respond with intention.   I absolutely loved this conversation, Carley. Thank you for getting up super early to make this happen – it was an honour and a delight to have you as my guest. You are extraordinary 💖💪✨  Special thanks to Sarah Janes who introduced me to Carley Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to speak your truth – to ROAR! Much love, Marilise #wellbeing, #resilience, #communication, #personalgrowth, #emotional #awareness, #workplaceculture, #psychologicalsafety, #stressmanagement, #difficultconversations, #selfregulation About Carley Nicholson linkedin.com/in/carley-nicholson Carley Nicholson is an experienced and engaging workplace trainer and facilitator, with expertise in communication, leadership, resilience, and wellbeing. From an award-winning background in relationship marketing and small business management, she uses her extensive leadership and management experience to deliver training full of useful tools for individual, team, and business growth. She is on a personal mission to transform organisations into hubs of peace, positivity, and productivity, and help people live longer, happier and healthier lives.Her workshops are highly interactive to engage learners helping people to learn new skills,perspectives, building capability and confidence for personal and professional success. As a lifelong learner, Carley has a Bachelor of Business Studies, qualifications in Adult Teaching and Human Resource Management, she is an accredited Resilience Coach with The Resilience Institute and is currently studying for a degree in Psychology. She lives on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand, and she loves being at the beach, ballroom dancing, weight training, and spending time with her family and friends. Peace under pressure www.carleynicholson.co.nz

    42 min
  8. Every Day is Strategy Day

    10/18/2024

    Every Day is Strategy Day

    ROAR! welcomes David Lancefield, Founder & CEO Strategy Shift Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. We loved the name of David’s newsletter “Every Day is a Strategy Day” so much that we nicked it for this podcast. It captures what David’s mission is all about. Small daily shifts – in our thoughts, feelings, words and actions – that powerfully build momentum to deliver extraordinary results. Subscribe to his newsletter here. ***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about David and how to get in touch with him *** David and I are ex-PwC colleagues, and our conversation reminded me why I loved working at the firm for so many years. The calibre of people, breadth of capabilities and depth of thought leadership = truly priceless. I feel so lucky to continue journeying with David and watch him go from strength to strength since ‘setting up shop’ on his own. 😉 In this podcast we explore the strategies needed for high performing leaders and teams to thrive. We also talk about some of the valuable life lessons David has learned – in pursuit of growth and opportunity. And in true ROAR! style he openly shares about caring for his son, Sachin. I absolutely loved this conversation. Thank you, David, for joining me, it was an honour interviewing you. Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation. Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to speak your truth – to ROAR! Much love, Marilise About David Lancefield linkedin.com/in/davidclancefield Founder of Strategy Shift David is a catalyst, strategist and coach for CEOs, C-Suite executives, and founders at the world’s top organisations. He has worked with more than 50 CEOs and hundreds of executives over nearly 30 years. He writes about strategy, leadership, and culture in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Review, Strategy+Business, Fast Company, and Forbes. He is quoted in the Wall Street Journal, FT, Times and the Guardian. He is curious, creative, courageous. Intellect with intuition, reflection with action, compassion with clarity. David has taken risks and overcome challenges in his professional and personal life – including the care of his disabled child – in pursuit of growth and opportunity. Strategy Shift strategyshift.co.uk

    49 min

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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. 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.