
Sissi J.
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Campus to Career: Strategize with a Webby Award-Winning Educator/Executive
Studied at Yale School of Management
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
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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Sissi has helped Leland clients get into New York University
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