Sissi J.

Sissi J.

5.0

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Beyond Sports: Win with a Coach Trusted by Vanderbilt, Olympians & Nasdaq

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Studied at Yale School of Management

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Works at Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Available September 1 at 6:30 PM UTC

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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

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Member, Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence

Nasdaq

April 2025 - Present

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Member

The Global Entertainment Marketing Awards (GEMA)

2025 - Present

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Logo

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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Winner/Honoree

The Webby Awards

2021 - 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/MA, study abroad in China & Italy, Fashion Business

2010 - 2011

Sissi was also personally admitted to

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    Harvard Business School

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