Lucille Ossai is an international award-winning communications trainer, coach, advisor, keynote speaker, and multi-award-winning blogger. She holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Leicester (UK).
She provides coaching, training, and advisory services on nonverbal communication, public speaking, interpersonal communication, business writing, and leadership communication and influence. She helps professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders amplify their influence and boost business results. Clients benefit from her significant experience facilitating highly rated lectures and executive seminars at the prestigious, FT-ranked Lagos Business School. Her clients include World Commerce & Contracting, the Nigeria Stock Exchange, Nestlé Nigeria, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (Lagos Chapter), and Ischus Consulting.
Lucille’s bestselling book ‘Influence and Thrive’ is an evergreen business communication resource that educates and empowers. It reveals research findings, provides relatable scenarios, and highlights interviews with leaders. It also unveils her original constructs, including the ‘ABF Formula’, the ‘Flexible Communications Strategy’, and the ‘Three Rules of Business Writing’ to heighten your communication capabilities.
In 2025, Global Gurus, the research organisation, ranked Lucille Ossai as the #7 communication professional in the world. She’s the only Black professional to feature in that category. In 2023, the International Association of Top Professionals (USA) named her the ‘Top Communications Trainer of the Year 2023’ for her contributions to the industry.
Her alma maters have lauded her work. In 2021, the University of Leicester featured Lucille Ossai’s book and highlighted her work in their alumni #CitizensOfChange initiative. In May 2020, the London School of Economics & Political Science named her ‘Alum of the Month‘ for her impact.
Key achievements in the last decade
Becoming the author of the bestselling book ‘Influence & Thrive‘.
Launching her official website and training/coaching/speaking business.
Growing her communication blog to become an authority in its niche, leading to multiple awards and Feedspot ranking of the top 30 since 2017.
Amplifying her personal brand on the international scene with content, podcast/interview appearances, and speaking stints.
Important recognition in the last decade
Her range of speaking topics
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