Sissi J.

Sissi J.

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Luxury, Fashion & Beauty: Career Coaching w/ Industry Executive & Scholar

Studied at Yale School of Management

Works at Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Available September 1 at 6:30 PM UTC

Usually responds within 10 hours

Thank you for considering my services. Currently, I am strictly available for in-depth, long-term coaching. If you are uncertain or not ready for a full commitment, we may not align at this time. I appreciate your understanding. Intro/Trial calls: Kindly share your CV ahead , without a written confirmation on Leland at least 24h before the call, it will be automatically canceled to avoid no shows.

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Available September 1 at 6:30 PM UTC

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Sissi's Coaching Offerings

Luxury, Fashion & Beauty: Career Coaching w/ Industry Executive & Scholar

Starting at $5001h+ of coaching

Custom hourly · $259/hr

Get help with Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .

Sissi also coaches for Career Coaching, Transitioning from Professional Sports, Non-Profit Leadership, Visual Arts, Startups, and Master’s Programs. View all.

Sissi’s Luxury & Fashion Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Executive

200+ people coached for Luxury & Fashion

Sissi has helped clients get into these companies:

I offer expert coaching for: • Aspiring luxury and fashion graduates/professionals seeking to break into the industry • Mid-career individuals aiming to accelerate their growth or pivot within the sector • Executives looking to enhance their leadership in luxury, fashion, and beauty in the media or a corporate context • Established brands looking to innovate, expand, or navigate industry shifts • Entrepreneurs developing luxury or sustainable fashion concepts or products • Professionals seeking to transfer their skills and exit the luxury and fashion industries My former students, mentees and clients have started their own venture or/and landed roles at: • Cartier • L'Occitane • L'Oréal • Chanel • Prada • DVF • and more My coaching focuses on: • Strategic brand development and management • Sustainable and ethical fashion practices • Luxury marketing and consumer engagement • Industry networking and career advancement • Innovation in product development, retail experiences, strategic partnerships and brand strategy • Thought leadership development • Skill translation and career transition strategies As your coach, I offer a proven track record of success and leadership in luxury, fashion, beauty and sustainability, providing guidance informed by concrete, high-level experience and a forward-thinking approach recognized on the global stage. Awards and Honors: • 7 Webby Awards • EarthShot Prize, Finalist • Global Change Award, H&M Foundation, Winner • Anthem Awards, Winner - sustainable design collaboration with the V&A Museum • What Design Can Do (WDCD), Winner • Vogue Photo Festival, Winner • Recognized as a "Global Game Changer" by Condé Nast Jury and Leadership Roles: • Berlin Fashion Film Festival, Inaugural President (feat. motion pictures from luxury powerhouses like Bvlgari, Prada, and Hermès) • Global Footwear Awards, Executive Jury Member, feat.independent brands + Nike, Puma, Reebok, Adidas, Bottega Veneta, etc. • 'Governance for Tomorrow' - Centre for Sustainable Fashion x Kering, Board Member • United Nations Conscious Fashion & Lifestyle Network, Member • COP 26, British High Commission Ghana, Partner My multifaceted career includes: • Editorial roles: HuffPost, SOMA, L'Officiel Ukraine • Coverage of international Fashion Weeks • Featured by Vogue, CNN, The Financial Times, BBC, MTV, Wired, Forbes, NYT, Buzzfeed, ESSENCE, etc. • Academic leadership: Teaching my proprietary luxury brand management, perfume & cosmetics curricula at world's top fashion and business schools • Corporate advisory: LVMH, Kering, indie brands • Extensive retail and B2B experience : Hermès, Loewe, Fendi, Céline, etc.

Sissi can help with:

Interview Prep

Skill Building

LinkedIn Review

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Freelancing

Salary Negotiation

E-Commerce Strategy

Fashion Design

Luxury & Fashion Marketing

Luxury Brand Strategy

Luxury Retail Operations

Product Development

Retail Strategy

Trend Forecasting

Visual Merchandising

Sissi also coaches for Career Coaching, Transitioning from Professional Sports, Non-Profit Leadership, Visual Arts, Startups, 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 State Department of Education Board of Regents chartered 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 am passionate about helping professionals identify their strengths, set ambitious goals, and develop strategies to thrive amidst uncertainty.