Lucille Ossai

Lucille Ossai is an international award-winning communications trainer. An unforgettable keynote speaker, she is also the bestselling author of Influence and Thrive, the business communication blueprint. Educated at the London School of Economics and the University of Leicester, she equips leaders and professionals worldwide with proven tools to communicate clearly and confidently.

Her proprietary frameworks and formulas include the ABF Formula, the Flexible Communications Strategy, and the Three Rules of Business Writing. They complement her work in public speaking, interpersonal communication, business writing, leadership communication and influence.

Lucille has worked with top-tier organisations including Nestlé, the Nigeria Stock Exchange, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (Lagos Chapter), and World Commerce & Contracting. She has also facilitated highly rated communication programmes at the Financial Times-ranked, triple-accredited Lagos Business School for almost a decade. In 2025, she was ranked the #7 communication professional by Global Gurus — the only Black expert on the list. In 2023, she was named ‘Top Communications Trainer of the Year’ by the International Association of Top Professionals (USA) for her contributions in the field.

Lucille’s Speaking Topics:

1) The One Question that Will Transform Your Communication — And Make You Unforgettable
2) Influence and Thrive: What Every Leader Should Note About Leadership Communication, Persuasion, and Influence
3) Female Leaders: Yes, You Can Be Assertive and Warm
4) Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in The Digital Age: Leading with Empathy and Influence
5) Writing That Works: The Three Ps of Persuasive Business Writing (Masterclass/Workshop)

"Lucille’s expertise and ability to connect with the audience made the session impactful and inspiring, and her practical strategies for improving business communication were greatly valued by our audience. I would highly recommend her as a speaker for any event with a focus on business communication."

Sally Guyer, Global CEO, World Commerce & Contracting

"Lucille brought her passion to the training. Her knowledge was in-depth, and her interaction with the team was remarkable. We only wished we had spent more time on the session."

Internal Communications Council, Nestlé Nigeria

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Lucille's thought leadership features on The Case Centre (UK), Thinkers360, BizCatalyst 360, Enterprising Africa, and BusinessDay Nigeria. Her multi-award-winning blog remains the only African-based platform on Feedspot's authoritative list of the top 40 communication blogs.

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