Adila Cokar

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Fashion Business Educator at FAD Institute of Luxury Fashion & Style

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Adila Cokar is a strategic leader in the fashion industry with over two decades of experience focused on sustainability and ethical manufacturing. She is the B Corp certified founder of The Good Tee, a consultant at Source My Garment, and an author. People who have worked with her often describe her as knowledgeable, creative, and committed.

Inspired by a family legacy of tailors, Adila developed a passion for sewing at a young age. Her personal interests include yoga and interior design. Her mission to promote transparency in fashion was ignited during transformative travels to India, where she connected with the human-driven art form of garment making.

Unique Fact: Adila authored "Source My Garment, " an acclaimed insiders guide to responsible offshore manufacturing used as a resource by institutions like the University of Massachusetts.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Early Adopter

Direct & Assertive

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Fashion
Founded The Good Tee, a B Corp certified brand, and champions Fair Trade organic cotton, building her career on promoting ethical and sustainable industry practices.
Ethical Manufacturing
Authored "Source My Garment" and consults on responsible offshore manufacturing, focusing on transparent supply chains and fair labor conditions for garment workers.
Social Entrepreneurship
Launched The Good Tee to support Indian cotton farmers, demonstrating a commitment to building businesses that balance profit with positive social and environmental impact.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Fashion Business Educator at FAD Institute of Luxury Fashion & Style
1-2015
Garment Manufacturing Consulting at Source My Garment Inc.
11-2021
Activist at Coralus
1-2020
Founder The Good Tee at The Good Tee
Senior Product Development Manager at Pure Blanks Organic Fashion Inc

Education

Sustainability Leadership: Innovation for Growth Certificate from University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
1997 - 2001
Bachelors from Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Insights For Selling To Adila

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adila is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adila

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adila move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Adila take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Adila

Personality Compatibility


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