Rida Viljoen
Rise Voyage Coaching
Life and parenting don’t come with a manual. I help parents, professionals, and individuals cut through overwhelm, rediscover confidence, and create homes, classrooms, and lives built on connection and purpose.
“I Had to RISE. Now I Help Others Do the Same.”
Rida Viljoen
The story of
Rida Viljoen
Hi, I’m Rida Viljoen.
At one point, my health declined so severely that I needed a ventilator while awaiting a lung transplant. Even then, I tried to stay present as a mother, wife, and colleague. It was an overwhelming season — but in that moment I made a decision: my illness would not define me. I had to RISE.
That choice became the foundation of my coaching practice. Today, I walk alongside parents, leaders, and individuals who are ready to rise above chaos and reclaim clarity, calm, and courage.
Coaching Philosophy
My coaching philosophy is simple: you don’t need fixing. You need tools, support, and someone who believes in your capacity to thrive. Together we’ll turn daily struggles into opportunities for growth — whether at home, at school, or in your personal journey.
Credentials & Experience:
– Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator
– Coaching since 2009 (parents, individuals, educators, leaders)
– Patient Empowerment & Advocacy Lead, South African Cystic Fibrosis Association
– Rare Diseases South Africa – Patient Voice
– ACMCRN Group Coaching
– Global speaker and trainer on resilience, parenting, and advocacy
Speaking & Media
Baba & Kleuter
Featured as the first woman with cystic fibrosis to naturally conceive and survive twin pregnancy — an inspiring story of resilience and motherhood. (Print feature, pre-digital era)
Rooi Rose
Inspirational story of strength, perseverance, and hope. (Print feature, pre-digital era)
You Magazine
Mpumalanga woman beats cystic fibrosis – now she fights for others to get her miracle cure
SABC News
Interview: Equal access to life-saving treatment.
World Patients Alliance
Patient Safety Books for Children | International panel speaker & project contributor
https://www.worldpatientsalliance.org/patient-safety-books-for-children/
SACFA Spotlight
Instagram feature highlighting patient empowerment and advocacy
https://www.instagram.com/p/DCHFK4aRYlO/?igsh=MTMza2gwMGdxOGo3dA==
eNCA Documentary
Breathing Barriers: The Struggle Against Cystic Fibrosis — a powerful piece by journalist Mpho Lakaje exploring the realities of living with cystic fibrosis in South Africa and why access to life-changing treatment is still out of reach for many.
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Affiliations
Services
1:1 Coaching
Personalised sessions to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and navigate life’s challenges with resilience.
Group Coaching
Transformation happens faster in community. My group programs bring parents and professionals together to learn, share, and practice proven Positive Discipline tools — with support, accountability, and encouragement along the way.
Special programs
My Special Programs are designed to provide focused guidance on unique areas of personal and professional growth. These programs go beyond traditional coaching, offering practical tools, fresh perspectives, and tailored strategies to help you unlock new opportunities and achieve lasting transformation.
Real Stories, Real Change
Client Success Stories
“Rida is very professional and perfect in coaching other people. She taught me to think for myself and gave me new awareness about who I am.” – Eleni
“Working with Rida completely changed my perspective on social anxiety. She helped me regain control and self-worth — today I’m a different person.” – Anonymous
“Her fresh approach to parenting gave me tools that transformed how I interact with my own children and those I see in therapy.” – Salome
