Lucille Ossai

Lucille Ossai is an international award-winning communications trainer, coach, advisor, keynote speaker, and multi-award-winning blogger.

She specialises in business communication. So she works with professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders to amplify their influence and get results. As the founder and chief communications trainer at Rethinking Business Communications Limited, she offers customised virtual, on-site, and hybrid communication programmes on nonverbal communication, public speaking, interpersonal communication, and business writing. Her clients include the Nigeria Stock Exchange, Nestlé Nigeria, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (Lagos Chapter), and Ischus Consulting. Clients benefit from her wealth of experience facilitating lectures, workshops, and executive seminars at the double-accredited, globally-ranked Lagos Business School.

Ms. Ossai’s Amazon bestselling book 'Influence and Thrive' is an evergreen business communication resource that educates, challenges, and empowers. It's backed by research, relatable scenarios, and interviews. It also unveils her original constructs, including the 'ABF Formula', the six-component 'Flexible Communication Strategy', and the 'Three Rules of Business Writing'. Her recommendations will heighten your communication skills so you thrive in business and your career.

Her expertise is globally recognised. In 2023, the International Association of Top Professionals (New York, USA) named Lucille Ossai the ‘Top Communications Trainer of the Year 2023’ in recognition of her “outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry”. Global Gurus, the prestigious research organisation, also ranked Lucille Ossai the #11 communication professional in the world. (She was the only African to appear in the communication category).

Ms Ossai’s work has been lauded by her alma maters. In 2021, the University of Leicester featured 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 profile and impact.

For over a decade, she has provided deep insights and practical techniques on effective communication in her multi-award-winning Rethinking Business Communications Blog. Since 2017, it has been the only African-based website to rank among the top 30 in Feedspot’s authoritative list of communication blogs.

Her thought leadership is also renowned. She’s profiled on Thinkers360 and the Case Centre (UK) has featured her technical note on business writing. Furthermore, her articles have appeared on renowned platforms, including BizCatalyst 360, Enterprising Africa, and BusinessDay Nigeria. Lucille Ossai also regularly shares her knowledge of business communication on international podcasts, interviews, and virtual events.

When this bestselling author doesn’t obsess about effective communication, she watches television to unwind. A huge fan of detective programmes, she fancies herself a bit of an expert in identifying the culprits. She also enjoys watching thrillers, (meaningful) action flicks, and dramas.

Ossai lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with her family.