Author Marilise de Villiers Basson to launch two books tackling work place toxicity and bullying
By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor
Writer and wellness expert Marilise de Villiers Basson, has published two books that car strong message of healing for those that find themselves embroiled in a bryusing work place environment where the destructive culture of toxicity and bully has been allowed to take hold.
These books will be unveiled at a book launch to be held at Exclusive Books Sandton next week, and therefore this is a good opportunity for those who find themselves in such environments to attend the book launch and hear from the author directly. Marilise de Villiers Basson will be in conversation with NivenPostma, an academic and author.
The issue of work place related stress and other mental health challenges we always be part of the human experience, for as long as there is an activity called work and its work place environment
The two books. One powerful message: How to reclaim your voice, your wellbeing, and your impact at work. And also when you look at it, the work place is an important part of a human being during their productive years, for this is where they spend most of their active time during the day, away from the support of family and friends. And so what happens there has an incredible impact on the life of working professional.
Luckily we now have experts who are publishing essential information to survive pressure of the work place.
Wellbeing expert and leadership coach Marilise de Villiers Basson addresses two of the most pressing challenges facing modern professionals – bullying and burnout – in her impactful books ROAR! and MOAR!.
Together, these titles form a practical and deeply human guide for individuals and organisations seeking healthier cultures, courageous leadership, and sustainable success in an increasingly demanding world.
The Johannesburg book launch is on the 5th of May at Exclusive Books Sandton City. ROAR! – Finding the courage to speak up In ROAR!, de Villiers Basson tackles the silent damage caused by bullying – in the workplace, online, and in everyday life.
The book empowers readers to recognise toxic behaviour, understand the dynamics between bully, victim, and culture, and respond with confidence and clarity rather than fear or avoidance.
Through a clear, step-by-step framework, ROAR! helps readers: • Identify bullying behaviours early • Avoid common pitfalls when dealing with difficult personalities • Navigate courageous conversations • Build resilience, confidence, and self-belief “This bold and impactful book pulls no punches. It champions kindness, consideration for others, high performance and positive drive.” — Lt Col (Retd) Oz Alashe MBE, CEO CybSafe and former UK Special Forces officer MOAR! – Why success isn’t enough In MOAR!, de Villiers Basson turns her focus to burnout, exhaustion, and the quiet emptiness experienced by many high achievers. Challenging traditional wellbeing programmes that treat symptoms rather than root causes, the book invites readers to stop doing more and start transforming from the inside out.
MOAR! introduces practical frameworks including the Wellbeing Trio, the four-step ROAR process, and the ROAR for MOAR Hero’s Journey, guiding readers to: • Understand the current wellbeing crisis • Lead with authenticity and purpose • Create thriving, people-centred work cultures • Reclaim energy, meaning, and personal voice “MOAR! cuts through the noise of workplace wellbeing programmes that ignore root causes. This book brilliantly weaves ancient wisdom with modern workplace challenges.” — Petra Velzeboer, Author of Digital Wellbeing and Begin With You
About the Author Publication Details
Marilise de Villiers Basson is the founder and CEO of ROAR! Coaching & Consulting. A recognised wellbeing expert specialising in burnout recovery and leadership development, she works with leaders and organisations to create resilient cultures by doing the inner work first.
Together, ROAR!andMOAR!offer readers both the language and the tools to speak up, lead bravely, and thrive – not just survive – at work. www.marilise-de-villiers.com
And so if you find yourself in a work place that is toxic or you are a leader at the work place, and you want to improve the work environment for your employees, you may need to attend this launch and grab a copy of these two important books dealing with an issue that ultimately affects productivity at a work place if left unattended to in time.