
Sissi J.
5.0
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Beyond Sports: Win with a Coach Trusted by Vanderbilt, Olympians & Nasdaq
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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Sissi's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $259/hr
Get help with Interview Prep, Professional Networking, and .
Sissi also coaches for Career Coaching, Luxury & Fashion, Non-Profit Leadership, Visual Arts, Startups, and Master’s Programs. View all.
Sissi’s Transitioning from Professional Sports Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
50+ people coached for Transitioning from Professional Sports
Sissi has helped clients get into these companies:
Let's transform your athletic excellence into business success and social impact! I have guided Olympians and professional athletes into roles as Fortune 500 executives, innovative entrepreneurs, and influential philanthropists as feat. by Sports Illustrated, Good Morning America, Forbes and more. My experience spans from advising Vanderbilt University to involvement in the Olympics, Webby award-winning sport marketing with a surf documentary, and a water sports focused commercial in collaboration with Disney on 'The Little Mermaid' movie. Together, we will channel the same focus, strategy, and passion that made you a sports icon into building your post-athletic legacy. I will help you: - Step into high-stakes leadership positions or launch your own venture - Craft strategies for engaging Fortune 500 clients - Spearhead strategic partnerships - Cultivate your personal brand for impactful speaking and teaching roles - Launch and steer purpose-driven nonprofit organizations - Create innovative business models leveraging your sports background - Produce compelling content that resonates with your audience Whether you are setting your sights on the C-suite, the startup ecosystem, or establishing a foundation to drive social change, I look forward to being your strategist and coach. We will harness your competitive drive and team leadership skills to excel in the business world and create meaningful societal impact.
Sissi can help with:
Interview Prep
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Personal Branding
Job Search Strategies
Leadership Development
Career Transition
Endorsement & Sponsorship Strategy
Sissi also coaches for Career Coaching, Luxury & Fashion, 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.
Work Experience
Member, Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence
Nasdaq
April 2025 - Present

Member
The Global Entertainment Marketing Awards (GEMA)
2025 - Present
Business Coach
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
March 2024 - Present
Member - Conscious Fashion & Lifestyle Network
United Nations
2023 - Present
Winner/Honoree
The Webby Awards
2021 - 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/MA, study abroad in China & Italy, Fashion Business
2010 - 2011
Sissi was also personally admitted to
Harvard Business School
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Overall Rating
5.0
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