🔹📚 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.  

💙🧡💚 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.”

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.

✨💖🌺 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! 

 🏄 🌊 🦁 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

🌱🧡 ROAR! welcomes Carley Nicholson, Founder & CEO Peace Under Pressure. 🧡🌱

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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 

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 

ROAR! welcomes Peter Coroneos, founder Cybermindz on #worldmentalhealthday

Recognising that many cyber security professionals – our very defenders – are under sustained and increasing stress, Cybermindz supports them to restore and rebuild emotional and cognitive health.  

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Thanks to my soul brother Tinesh Chhaya, I met Peter earlier this year and when Peter told me that he is on a mission to alleviate suffering, I felt an instant connection and knew it would be the start of many conversations and tangible action. 

I also knew that Peter would be a perfect ROAR! guest - because here at ROAR! we are on a mission to alleviate suffering – suffering from abuse – all forms of abuse, including (and especially!) the abuse we do to ourselves because of what happened to us. The 1000s of invincible scars cut deep.

***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Peter, Cybermindz and how to get in touch with them ***

Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation.

Conversation highlights:

When Peter dropped the L-bomb during our conversation, and we both felt the energetic shift in the virtual room (some say it’s woo woo, we say it’s science 😉) … we knew this podcast was going to be magical. Peter will be back for more!

Thanks, Peter, for sharing your heart. I absolutely LOVED our conversation. 

You cannot miss this conversation, people. It is packed with passion, purpose, courage and heart. 

Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation.

If you are walking a tightrope between pressure to perform and fighting fatigue (burnout!) from not prioritising your wellbeing - then please listen to this conversation. Enough is enough. There is another way, and it starts with you. It starts with you prioritising YOU on your list of priorities!

For once, do something just for you! 

Much love,

Marilise 

About Peter Coroneos

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercoroneos/

Founder of Cybermindz

Peter is the founder of Cybermindz, a not-for-profit that supports those impacted by the heavy demands of defending critical systems and services from cyber-attacks. Recognising that many cyber security professionals - our very defenders - are themselves under sustained and increasing stress, Cybermindz sets about providing direct support to restore and rebuild emotional and cognitive health and alleviate suffering. 

Cybermindz:

https://cybermindz.org/

#purpose #courage #power #resilience #meditation #irest 

 ROAR! welcomes Nadja El Fertasi.

***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Nadja and how to get in touch with her ***

ROAR! cares deeply about people’s wellbeing - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. We know that adversity forms part of everybody’s story, and we love sharing stories of courageous people – like Nadja – who have transformed their lives following an ‘enough is enough’ moment in their lives that brought them to their knees. 

Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation.

Too many of us walk the tightrope between pressure to perform and fighting fatigue from not prioritising our wellbeing. We literally work through burnout and sacrifice our work-life balance to get ahead in our careers. But there is another way, and it starts with a resilient you. In this podcast we discussed: 

I absolutely loved this conversation. Thank you, Nadja, for joining me, it was an honour interviewing you. Our shared experiences were cunning. 

Hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation.

Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to ROAR!

Much love,

Marilise

About Nadja El Fertasi

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadja-elfertasi/

Founder of Thrive with EQ

Nadja El Fertasi, founder of Thrive with EQ, is a pioneering Human Resilience Thought Leader and former NATO senior executive, recognised for her innovative approach in integrating emotional intelligence with cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience spanning the civil-military sector and collaboration with professionals from over 40 nationalities, Nadja has honed a deep expertise in crisis management and strategic stakeholder engagement. 

Renowned as on of Europe's influential women in cybersecurity, Nadja was featured in the book "Hacking Gender Barriers: Europe's Top Cyber Women" by Women4Cyber. At Thrive with EQ, she empowers leaders in critical infrastructure sectors to build emotional firewalls, enabling them to navigate digital disruptions and lead transformative change with confidence and resilience.

Her global recognition as a though leader and speaker underscores her commitment to redefining leadership in the digital age, making her a trusted guide for those seeking to thrive amidst the complexities of our increasingly connected world. 

Thrive with EQ

https://www.thrivewitheq.com/

ROAR! welcomes Deanna Leonard & Lizz Smoak.

***Please note: At the bottom of the show notes you can find out more about Deanna and Lizz and how to get in touch with them ***

ROAR! cares deeply about people’s wellbeing - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. We know that adversity forms part of everybody’s story, and we love sharing stories of courageous people – like Deanna and Lizz – who have transformed their lives following a moment in their lives that brought them to their knees. 

To learn how to overcome blocks, loss and limitations with AI, hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation.

Too many of us walk the tightrope between pressure to perform and fighting fatigue from not prioritising our wellbeing. We literally work through burnout and sacrifice our work-life balance to get ahead in our careers. But there is another way, and it starts with you. In this podcast we discussed: 

I absolutely loved this conversation. Thank you, Deanna & Lizz, for joining me, it was an honour interviewing you. 

To unlock your full potential and find out how AI can help you re-ignite your self-love and creativity hop over to YouTube to watch our conversation.

Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to ROAR!

Much love,

Marilise

About Deanna Leonard MBA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannaleonard/

Mindset Maestro | Purpose Pathfinder

With over 25 years of corporate experience, Deanna Leonard has built an illustrious career working with iconic brands like Hanes, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Sara Lee. Her extensive background spans leading teams in marketing, merchandising, design, e-commerce, product development, sales, and customer service. Deanna’s innovative approach has consistently driven success, making her a sought-after leader in the industry. As a certified executive coach, Deanna has guided hundreds of executives to write their next and best chapters. Her ability to listen, inspire, and activate plans is at her core, making her a catalyst for transformative growth. Deanna is also an award-winning product designer and holds certification in Lean Six Sigma processes. She earned her MBA from Duke University's prestigious Global Executive Program, further solidifying her expertise and leadership in the field.

About Lizz Smoak

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzsmoak/

Brand Architect | Design Virtuoso

Lizz Smoak brings 20 years of marketing experience in the luxury market to the table, 10 of those spent specifically in online strategies. A TEDx Speaker, Fractional CMO, and Brand Strategist, Lizz excels in identifying and amplifying a person’s intrinsic professional value. Her distinct talent in personal branding has established her as a strong force in the industry and across generations. Lizz is the founder of DORA.AI, a women's technology incubator that supports female startup founders in creating AI-powered solutions. Her certifications from Google, Amazon Web Services, and IBM underscore her expertise and innovative vision. Lizz’s strategic insights and leadership have made her a trusted advisor to authors, speakers, C-suite executives, and founders alike.

About Maiden Multimedia

https://www.maidenagency.com/

Together, Deanna and Lizz bring a unique, agile, and clear approach to Maiden Multimedia, rooted in profitability and purpose. Their combined expertise and dedication have earned the trust of leaders and brands at every stage of growth.

Dedicated to a servant leadership approach, Deanna and Lizz combine intuitive empathy with strategic acumen to help their clients shine and achieve their biggest vision. Their ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver tailored solutions makes Maiden Multimedia a standout partner in the industry.

Discover how Deanna and Lizz’s unparalleled experience and visionary leadership can help you amplify your brand and elevate your career to new heights.

ROAR! welcomes Sjeanne Cawdry, CEO, Center of Liberation, to share why she is on a mission to give more women permission to play even bigger and fall in love with their Power. She invites us to love our f*#king power.

I absolutely loved this conversation. Thank you, Sjeanne, for joining me, and sharing your message.

Hop over to YouTube to watch to our conversation.

ROAR! the Podcast, is a wellbeing podcast, that will inspire you to create and live a life that you absolutely love. Here at ROAR! we care deeply about people’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Too many of us walk the tightrope between pressure to perform and fighting fatigue from not prioritising our wellbeing. We literally work through burnout and sacrifice our work-life balance to get ahead in our careers. But there is another way, and it starts with you. It starts with you, calling back your power.

If your answer is yes, then this podcast is specifically for you. Get ready to own and step into your true power, activate your Spiritual Prowess, and live with unapologetic confidence so that you can step into a world of limitless possibilities, lead with unparalleled authority and grow your transformative impact in a more intentional way.

As Eckart Tolle said: “The power is in you. The answer is in you. And you are the answer to all your searches. You are the goal. You are the answer. It’s never outside.”

Good news! Sjeanne is opening up a few spots for 1:1 discovery calls if you feel called to personally connect with Sjeanne – see link to her Calendly.

Until next time, live your purpose, stand in your power and have courage to speak truth – to ROAR!

Much love,

Marilise 

About Sjeanne

Sjeanne is the CEO of Center of Liberation, a global advisory, coaching and mentorship business that empowerswomen leaders and changemakers to leverage their power, scale their income and influence, for greater success and transformative impact in the communities they serve. As an international keynote speaker, Sjeanne permissions women to play even bigger and fall in love with their Power. She is the driving force behind Power for a purpose - a movement that leverages Humanities’ Divine power for greater contribution, profit and impact around the globe.

Prior to moving to the USA with her wife in 2023, South African born Sjeanne, had illustrious careers in both sports and corporate. In her early 20’s she achieved a highest world ranking of 23 in squash, representing South Africa. She transitioned into the corporate world at age 33. She worked for RMB, the top corporate and investment bank on the African continent, for over 12 years, as a visionary change leader supporting top-level executives, to deliver large-scale, complex business transformations. Her ability to bridge the gap between traditional and non-traditional paradigms makes her an invaluable asset in driving innovation and shaping a brighter future for individuals, organisations, and society.

Schedule a discovery call with Sjeanne here: https://calendly.com/sjeannecawdry/discoverycall

Other ways to contact Sjeanne: