Sissi J.

Sissi J.

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Campus to Career: Strategize with a Webby Award-Winning Educator/Executive

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Studied at Yale School of Management

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Works at Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Available Thursday at 8:00 AM UTC

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Sissi’s Visual Arts Qualifications

Experience level: Intern

100+ people coached for Visual Arts

Global Cultural Affairs Executive and Educator dedicated to nurturing global talent in creative industries. Having lived, studied, and worked across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, I bring a truly global perspective to visual arts coaching. As President of the Berlin Fashion Film Festival, a former fashion editor, and a trusted expert for luxury brands like LVMH, Kering, and SONY, I have spearheaded initiatives merging art, innovation, and business. My work has garnered recognition from Condé Nast and American Express, with features in Vogue, CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times. I have had the honor to coach hundreds of international students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, guiding them through complex career paths and academic admissions. This passion for mentoring brings me to Leland, where I aim to share my expertise in portfolio refinement, strategic career planning, and interview preparation. My professional journey - from fashion week catwalks, editorial rooms, classrooms to global corporate boardrooms - has honed my skills in agility, reinvention, and adaptability. As a member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council, a Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Business Coach, and a Scholar Member of the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) consisting of the world's 32 top business schools (some of which I taught at) , I offer invaluable insights to help future-proof your career. Let us connect and elevate your artistic journey and position you for success!

Sissi can help with:

Interview Prep

Art Marketing

Skill Building

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Freelancing

Salary Negotiation

Artistic Expression

Sissi also coaches for Entrepreneurship, Publishing & Writing, Film & Television, 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

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Business Coach

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

March 2024 - Present

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Member - Conscious Fashion & Lifestyle Network

United Nations

2023 - Present

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GNAM Executive MBA Visiting Faculty (in collaboration with HEC)

Yale School of Management

September 2023 - February 2024

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Academic Partner - Harvard Alumni for Fashion, Luxury & Retail

Harvard University

February 2021 - February 2024

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Member

The Global Network for Advanced Management

2022 - 2024

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Lead Educator

FutureLearn

2020 - 2024

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Partner

Fulbright Association

2020 - 2024

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Executive MBA Visiting Faculty

HEC Paris

September 2022 - April 2023

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MBA Visiting Faculty / Academic-in-Residence

ESSEC Business School

April 2021 - June 2021

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Executive Education Entrepreneurship Fellow/Honoree

American Express

January 2021 - April 2021

Education

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Yale School of Management

Executive Education Accelerated Management Program

2019 - 2020

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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

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POLIMODA

MBA with IFA Paris, study abroad in China & Italy, Business

2010 - 2011

Admissions Committee Experience

Sissi was also personally admitted to

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    Harvard Business School

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