
Sissi J.
5.0
Exclusive Mentoring w/ President of the Berlin Fashion Film Festival
Studied at Yale School of Management
Works at Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Available Thursday at 8:00 AM UTC
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Sissi’s Film & Television Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
100+ people coached for Film & Television
Unlock the true potential of your industry accolades with exclusive insights from the President of the Berlin Fashion Film Festival. From Hermès to Cartier, Nike, Tiffany and Lancôme, since 2012 BfFF is the front row of visual storytellers behind the world's leading fashion, beauty, and luxury brands. This exclusive mentoring opportunity focuses on transforming creative success into strategic business advantages and establishing yourself as a thought leader in your field. Learn how to leverage your awards beyond social media, turning recognition into tangible career opportunities, funding for ambitious projects, and pathways to global industry influence. Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Strategic Business Thinking and Skill Transfer: Discover how to think like a business strategist while maintaining your creative edge. Learn to negotiate better contracts, secure international collaborations, and position yourself as a valuable asset to leading brands. Master the art of skill transfer, enabling career reconversion and adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry. 2. Global Mobility and Industry Navigation: Gain insider knowledge on accessing grants, navigating global job markets, and building a career that transcends borders. Develop strategies for international networking and leveraging your skills in diverse markets, enhancing your global mobility within the industry. 3. Thought Leadership Development: Cultivate strategies to share your insights through speaking engagements, publications, and digital platforms. Establish yourself as a go-to expert in your field, shaping industry conversations and securing your place as both a creator and thought leader in the global creative economy. Whether you are an award-winning indie creator, an aspiring innovator, or a professional seeking to pivot within the industry, this mentorship provides the roadmap to long-term success within and beyond the competitive fashion and film landscape. Do not let your talents go undervalued – learn how to strategically amplify your impact, transfer your skills effectively, and secure your future in the ever-evolving creative world.
Sissi can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Script Analysis
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Freelancing
On-set Etiquette
Salary Negotiation
Sissi also coaches for Visual Arts, Entrepreneurship, Publishing & Writing, Non-Profit Leadership, and Master’s Programs. View all.
About Sissi
Sissi serves as President of the Berlin Fashion Film Festival, showcasing motion pictures from luxury powerhouses like Bvlgari, Prada, and Hermès since 2012, under the esteemed patronage of the European Union and the city of Berlin. From the runway to the classroom and boardroom, Sissi stands at the vanguard of creative industries, commerce, and global cultural affairs. Her award-winning career weaves a tapestry of innovation across academia and industry. Sissi's acclaimed Luxury Brand Management MBA curriculum, taught at top institutions including HEC Paris and Yale School of Management, has even earned her a seat as Trustee at The Hip Hop Museum, a world-class $100M New York institution backed by JP Morgan Chase and Microsoft, opening in 2026. Airbnb, Disney, and LVMH seek her counsel to navigate the ever-shifting tides of global consumer behavior and cultural shifts, helping brands design experiences, products, and spaces that enhance how we live, learn, work, and play. Sissi's passion for culture has inspired her to live and study across five continents. Lauded as a global game-changer by Condé Nast and American Express, her work has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, echoed through CNN and The New York Times, and found a home in the hallowed halls of London's V&A Museum. • American Express Business, Entrepreneurship Honoree — 2020 • 2x Webby Awards Winner: Sports, Fashion & Beauty — 2021, 2024 • 5x Anthem Awards Winner: Education, Art & Culture, CSR — 2022,2024
Why do I coach?
Coaching allows me to equip others with the tools and insights to take charge of their own career trajectories, particularly vital in this challenging economic landscape. I find immense satisfaction in helping individuals identify their strengths, set ambitious goals, and develop strategies to thrive amidst uncertainty. By guiding others through their professional evolution, I also gain fresh perspectives that contribute to my own ongoing development. Coaching is a mutually beneficial exchange of ideas and experiences, fostering adaptability and resilience.
Work Experience
Business Coach
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
March 2024 - Present
Member - Conscious Fashion & Lifestyle Network
United Nations
2023 - Present

GNAM Executive MBA Visiting Faculty (in collaboration with HEC)
Yale School of Management
September 2023 - February 2024

Academic Partner - Harvard Alumni for Fashion, Luxury & Retail
Harvard University
February 2021 - February 2024
Member
The Global Network for Advanced Management
2022 - 2024

Lead Educator
FutureLearn
2020 - 2024
Partner
Fulbright Association
2020 - 2024

Executive MBA Visiting Faculty
HEC Paris
September 2022 - April 2023
MBA Visiting Faculty / Academic-in-Residence
ESSEC Business School
April 2021 - June 2021

Executive Education Entrepreneurship Fellow/Honoree
American Express
January 2021 - April 2021
Education
Yale School of Management
Executive Education Accelerated Management Program
2019 - 2020
Yale School of Public Health
Certified Adaptation Practitioner in Climate Change & Health, Research on the socio-ecological impact of global textile waste in Ghana
2019 - 2020

POLIMODA
MBA with IFA Paris, study abroad in China & Italy, Business
2010 - 2011
Admissions Committee Experience
Sissi was also personally admitted to
Harvard Business School
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