ABOUT ME
I am Jiaran Wang –
a cross-border entrepreneur, startup mentor, growth strategist, pianist and TEDx speaker.
The Leading Space is my platform for empowering women, founders and visionaries who want to build businesses with purpose.
With many years of experience in business development, mentoring and creative industries, I founded The Leading Space to help entrepreneurs and female founders strengthen their mindset, create clarity and step into visibility. Whether launching a new business, scaling sustainably, or redefining your leadership – The Leading Space offers the right framework, proven methods, and an inspiring community to achieve your goals.
I have supported entrepreneurs, CEOs to unlock growth, overcome mindset barriers and expand with confidence. My focus lies on combining entrepreneurial strategy with mindset work, so that my clients not only grow their business, but also themselves.
Through workshops, mentoring programs and international collaborations, The Leading Space has become a hub for learning, empowerment and transformation.
The Leading Space is more than a business platform – it is a space for women and entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and rise into their full potential.
Take a look around, and let’s build your business and leadership journey – with clarity, courage and confidence.
Business
CatalystX
Leadership Training; Uncouscious Bias: Form Aweareness to Action*
Wharton Business School
Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content.
Google
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E Commerce
NYC
Launch Your Online Business
Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Meta
Social Media Management
BFI
E Commerce Manager
LinkedIn Learning & Others*
Digital Marketing Expert
MBA Digital Sales und Vertriebsmanagement
Digitalisierung im Vertrieb
Wharton: AI for Business
Lund University: AI Business & The future of Work
Vanderbilt University: Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
Wirtschaftsakademie Vienna: Diplomierte Systemische Coachin
Awareness & Self Development
Transformation Life Coach
LOA Life Coach
Emotion Freedom Technique
Consciousness Consulting
Meditation
Mindfulness Trainings
The Science of Well-Being (Yale University)
Systemic Coach*
Creative & Pedagogy
Josef Matthias Hauer Conservatory
Piano Performance Art
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Instrument (Voice) Pedagogic
BerkleeX
Creativity & Entrepreneurship*
LinkedIn
Creating Psychological Safety for Diverse Teams
Creating a Communications Strategy
Uncouscious Bias
Puplication
Interviews in 5+ Newspapers:
Interviews in more than 5 newspapers
3+ Podcasts:
More than 3 podcasts
3+ Magazines:
More than 3 magazines
10+ Talks:
More than 10 talks e.g. Der Standard, Die Unternehmerin, Kurier, Die Zeit, Heute, Maxima, Von Magazin, Essenzleben, Careerzilla ...
Work
With 1000+ inspiring Artists, Scientists, Startups, Entrepreneurs, Leaders, Institutions, and Groups
10+ International Mentor Position, Jury, Keynote:
Business Agency Vienna
The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
Global Incubator Network (GIN)
Female Factor
i2b
Renault
Vice Agency
Vienna Tourist Board
Viennale Film Festival
Frame of Life Production
Wonderland with Kay Walkowiak
Renault Passion of Film Production
Newspaper Congress in Rathaus Vienna
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Create & Participate
300+ Events incl. Tournee and Mastercourses:
More than 300 events, including tours and masterclasses
More than 100
Workshops
Concerts
retreats
Projects in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Denmark, China and other 10+ Countries
TEDX Speaker 2022
Award Winning Concert Pianist
How I Can Help You Transform Your Business and Leadership
I get it.
You’re full of ideas, passion, and a burning desire to build something meaningful — but somewhere along the way, doubt and overwhelm started creeping in.
Maybe you’re juggling too many roles — entrepreneur, leader, mom — and feel like you’re constantly running on empty. Maybe you’re stuck in the endless loop of trying to be perfect, invisible, or just “good enough.” Or maybe you’re leading a team through constant change, struggling to inspire while keeping your own fire alive.
You want to grow — your business, your impact, your confidence but the path isn’t clear, and the old ways of doing things just don’t fit anymore. I know this story well because it’s been mine too.
Born in China, moved to Vienna at 14 to study music, later business — I grew between cultures, worlds, and expectations.
For years, I wrestled with how to turn my creativity and passion into a thriving, authentic business — without losing myself or my joy. I battled uncertainty, burnout, and the pressure to “do it all.” But I never gave up on my vision.
Today, I’m a international entrepreneur, mentor, strategist, expert for personal branding, expansion, marketing and sales, concert pianist and mindset changer for hundreds of entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders — helping them cut through the noise, build visibility, and create businesses and teams that truly sustain them.
I’ve spent over 20,000 hours mentoring and coaching to learn and help founders from startups to global brands — including investors, executives, and changemakers — empowering them to lead with strength, clarity, and impact.
I work and mentor closely with top unis, institutions and government programs university of music and performing arts vienna, university of economics and business, Female Factor, Founder Institute, Global Incubator Network, AWS, Business Agency Austria, i2b and many more in Austria, DACH region, Europe, China, Singapor, North America— bringing you not just experience, but powerful networks and resources.
What I help you solve:
Feeling invisible or unheard in a noisy market?
I help you craft your authentic voice and get seen by the right people.
Struggling to attract and convert clients without burning out?
I guide you to build systems that work with your energy, not against it.
Overwhelmed by leadership challenges in a fast-changing, AI-driven world?
I support you to lead with confidence, empathy, and clear strategy.
Juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship?
I offer tailored support so you can thrive in both.
Dreaming of scaling internationally but unsure where to start?
My company, Expand Future GmbH, bridges cultures and markets — unlocking global growth.
Here’s how I work with you:
🚀 For Founders & Entrepreneurs 🚀
Entrepreneur Visibility Academy
A clear, empowering roadmap to turn your ideas into income. Build your business step by step – with smart strategy, confidence, and supportive tools that fit into your real life.
Money Mindset & Embodiment Mastery
Release old scarcity beliefs and step into full alignment with abundance. Learn how to hold bigger income, more visibility, and purpose — with joy, ease, and inner strength.
Visible & Profitable Circle – The Year of You
Our signature 12-month inner circle for deep business & personal growth. Includes live mentoring, AI skills, visibility tools, mindset coaching – and a warm, high-vibe community of like-hearted women who grow together.
👉 Because no one builds an empire alone.
Sichtbar & Klar – 4-Week Visibility Accelerator
Live Group Program |
Master your positioning, content, video presence & social media strategy.
With AI tools, real-time feedback, and a small group of motivated women — ready to be seen and thrive.
🏢 For Corporate Leaders & Innovation Teams
Executive Mentoring & AI Transformation Leadership
C-level coaching for leaders ready to lead authentically through change, tech disruption & rapid growth. With clear strategies, human-centered communication, and cultural fluency.
Peak Performance & Energy Management
Tools to lead with clarity, focus & resilience – without burning out.
Because your energy is your strongest leadership currency.
Cultural Intelligence & Global Expansion
Bridge East & West. We support international teams in scaling across borders – with culture-savvy leadership, team dynamics, and expansion strategies (esp. Europe ↔ Asia).
Leadership Retreats & Strategic Offsites
Deep-dive formats for vision work, leadership alignment, and collective clarity. For teams that want to lead from within and create real impact.
🌍 Expand Future GmbH Global Growth with Intelligence
As founder of the boutique growth company - Expand Future, I support startups, SMEs & investors with:
✅ Market entry strategies (EU ↔ China)
✅ Cultural communication & investor readiness
✅ Social Media & lead generation
✅ Strategic partnerships & ecosystem building
Our focus: data-driven growth, cultural empathy & smart scalability – for impact across borders.
💫 And always: Community is the key.
No matter which offer you choose, you’re never alone.
You join a vibrant space of founders, leaders, innovators, and visionaries — all growing, sharing, and rising together.
If you want to build something big and joyful – don’t do it in isolation.
Why Me?
Because I’ve lived it. I’ve felt the quiet frustration of having a vision no one else could see.
I’ve stood exactly where you are now — full of ideas, full of potential, and yet unsure how to turn it into something real, something lasting.
I know the fear of being too much — or not enough.
The exhaustion of trying to lead while staying small.
The desire to finally take up space — without burning out or losing yourself.
And I also know what’s possible when you stop shrinking.
When you say yes to your power, your purpose, and your way of doing business and leadership.
Because your success isn’t just about strategy — it’s about freedom.
Not just about scaling — but about alignment.
It’s about creating a life and business that feels true, bold, and deeply fulfilling.
That’s what we do inside The Leading Space.
This is your invitation.
To stop doubting. To start leading.
To rise — on your own terms.
I love my Work
