
Leadership Coach | Former consumer product leader
Available Tuesday at 2:00 PM

Studied at Princeton University

Works at Cissy Chen Coaching & Advising
Hi there! I'm Cissy, a professionally trained leadership coach with over 1000 hours of coaching experience. I work with leaders, executives, PMs, and high-achievers who want a better way to lead, work and live - that's driven by purpose, not pressure. I also advise early stage startups on product management and coach small teams to work better together, especially while building zero to one products. With a robust background in product management at top tech companies like LinkedIn and Sequoia-backed startup Citizen, I bring a wealth of experience in driving product innovation, revenue, and leading teams, but the special thing my clients enjoy about working with me is not just the tactical leadership training...it's the transformation from inside out that makes reaching your leadership potential inevitable.
I particularly like to work with people who are trying to find a way to find their groove in corporate leadership that feels authentic but still impactful. My style is to blend training of classical leadership skills (mostly around influence, presence, and team dynamics), but also shift your mindset and thought patterns, leading to more lasting, impactful, and holistic change. I know that there are PLENTY of leadership skill frameworks out there that you can pick up and read. The difference my coaching makes is really honing in on what's holding you back from applying it, and what is unique about your context that needs some exploring. Some words my clients use to describe my style: deep listener, business + emotions, intuitive, perceptive, firm but gentle, sharp, open, and action-oriented.
Also, I am a professionally trained coach (with the credential of Professional Certified Coach) with formal coach training from the industry's leading school, Co-Active Training Institute. This means I'm trained in up-to-date, science-backed coaching methodologies to create transformation and lasting behavior change.