ROAR!

'This bold and impactful book pulls no punches. It champions kindness, consideration for others, high performance and positive drive. These are all traits we need in greater measure across society. This book can help us all.' Lt Col (Retd) Oz Alashe MBE, CEO CybSafe and former UK Special Forces officer 'This is a bold, positive and impactful book that pulls no punches. It shines a light on an issue many suffer with in silence: workplace bullying. It is an issue almost all of us have witnessed, if not been affected by in some way, shape or form. ROAR! doesn't just deal with the external challenges people face but addresses the all-important internal challenges too. In doing so, it champions kindness, consideration for others, high performance and positive drive. These are all traits we need in greater measure across society. This book can help us all.' - Lt Col (Retd) Oz Alashe MBE, CEO and founder of CybSafe and former UK Special Forces officer 'Full to bursting with compelling stories, practical tips and constructive nudges, ROAR! creates a world where you can flourish and be whomever you want to be - led by the ultimate role model in inspiration and creativity herself, Marilise de Villiers. Be kind and give yourself permission to be the best version of you. Embrace the energy, experience and warmth offered in this book. We all need to hear our ROAR.' - Tracey Groves, CEO, Intelligent Ethics 'Reading ROAR! was like inhaling oxygen - stimulating my mind and raising my emotions. The book inspires the understanding that it is not about the bully that attacks us, or being the victim enabled by our self-criticism, or the culture that causes it to flourish. It is about overcoming adversity. It is about accepting ourselves, choosing to be the best self we can be and loving the one we are.' - Audra Simons, Director, Forcepoint Innovation Labs 'A business book that captivates you like the best novel. This is a must read for any business person struggling because they are being bullied, or to ensure they do not unintentionally become the bully. I enjoyed the sound and practical advice and understanding of what makes a bully a bully!' - Sarah Janes, CEO, Layer 8 'Choosing to follow the path of our best life is what Marilise encourages us to do. In ROAR! she gives us an honest account of overcoming a very difficult situation. We all have a starting point, a pivotal moment in our lives where we choose to step up, play a bigger game, be brave and follow our heart. ROAR! is a story of how to do this with passion, purpose and commitment. Marilise shines a light on this emotive topic brilliantly, sharing her experiences and life lessons to help us tame the bully. Don't try to 'eat the elephant' in one go; follow her step-by-step model and let her show you how to trust in your ability to figure things out, and how to commit to living your best life. I hope you find this book as inspirational as I have.' - Colette Pienaar, transformation coach and founder of The Goddess Academy 'If you hold an aspiration to live your best life then Marilise is the perfect guide to help you on your way. This wonderfully digestible book will help you see yourself and those around you. It will give you the power to evolve towards a kinder, stronger, more compassionate self, not just for you but for everyone. - Andy Woodfield, partner, PwC 'If you are being bullied, simply buy ROAR! - right now! It's going to hand you the fast-track secrets you need to move forward to a place of confident empowerment. Marilise has elegantly woven in her raw stories of adversity and shared the tools - scientifically proven and research-backed - that, through her journey and those of others, are proven to work - when you put in the work. This book uncovers the incredible journey you can make to higher levels of personal success through your kind interaction with yourself and others.' - Natasha Mogg-Addis, CHPC, international leadership coach and founder of NM Consulting 'Having had to create my own strategies to deal with my scars from childhood, corporate and social bullying, it was a delight to read ROAR! You are provided with a down-to-earth look at bullying, full of tips and strategies to help you protect yourself and go beyond the bullying. Special insights include sections on the bullying from within oneself, and how to develop a mindset and lifestyle that will help you move from being bullied to living an abundant life. I thoroughly loved reading ROAR! and would recommend it to everyone working within the corporate and entrepreneurial world.' - Ben Chai, author, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker 'Although we may not like to admit it, bullying doesn't stop when you leave school. Workplace bullying is rife and even if you haven't been at the sharp end of it, you've witnessed it at some point. But what can you do? Full of practical advice and guidance, this book will help you understand your options and plan a way forward - whether you're a victim, an observer or an HR manager. I just wish I'd had access to this book throughout my professional career.' - Steve Thorne, retired cyber security executive 'ROAR! comes from the heart, is grounded in evidence and full of practical advice on what to do about this corrosive force in the workplace. It has great advice for anyone dealing with a bully alone, and I hope HR leaders read it closely to understand the impact that tolerating bullying behaviours has on their staff. Marilise offers great support for victims but places the responsibility for solving the problem where it needs to be - with perpetrators, and the organisations that protect them.' - Melissa Sabella, founder and CEO, The Honeycomb Works 'ROAR! is a work of inspiration about overcoming fear and challenges, not only at work, but also in our personal lives - challenges that most of us have experienced at some point but didn't quite know how to deal with. I identified with many of the situations and self-limiting beliefs written about in the book. Fortunately, ROAR! has provided me with clear, concise and, importantly, practical advice and methods to help shift my mindset so I can approach difficult situations with a positive and healthy attitude.' - Zsuzsanna Berenyi, cyber security awareness specialist 'Marilise has written her book from the heart with a real desire to help others find their path through difficult times at work and at home. She writes with authenticity, based on principles founded in solid research, about issues we can all recognise. We have all been there and experienced the bully. If you are in a position to want to read this you will need tissues, but you will emerge a stronger person. - Carolyn Clarke, finance executive and Chair of Care International UK 'ROAR! takes you on a moving, brave and personal journey where achieving a fulfilled life is the ultimate goal. It encourages you to be true to yourself, to identify pain points, and gives you tools to see and embrace change. ROAR! battles conformism. It empowers you to be your best self and provides brilliant tips to create inner and outer bully alerts along the way. A must read, through which the author will take you on an exciting and inspiring tour to define your purpose and pursue your best life.' - Maria Isidro, tech content and community engagement specialist 'ROAR! is one of the most authentic and genuine books I've ever read. It's applicable to so many aspects of life, making it very relatable. Marilise writes with pure determination and passion. As a twenty-one-year-old student pursuing a corporate career, I now have my own warrior girl guide to weather the inevitable storms coming my way. A must read for everyone - young and old.' - Mia du Toit, student, blogger and fashionista