Lucille Ossai
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Communications Trainer & Advisor Driving Global Communication Excellence
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Lucille Ossai Biography
Lucille Ossai is an internationally acclaimed communications innovator and keynote speaker who helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and cultural intelligence in high- stakes global environments. Ranked #7 worldwide by Global Gurus in 2025 — the only African-born expert in the global Top 10 — she brings a Global South perspective that is reshaping how multinational leaders influence across cultures, hierarchies, and power dynamics.
She is the Amazon bestselling author of "Influence and Thrive" and the creator of the Global 4- Domain Communication Skills Rating Tool™ — the first comprehensive framework integrating cultural intelligence with four-domain communication assessment across nonverbal and interpersonal skills, public speaking, business writing, and leadership communication and influence. Her work challenges traditional Western-biased models and introduces fairer, bias-reduced approaches to measuring executive communication across regions.
For over a decade, Ossai has designed and delivered executive communication programs at the Financial Times-ranked Lagos Business School, where her sessions have earned ratings of up to 4.9/5. She has worked with over 1,000 senior leaders and professionals, partnering with organizations such as Nestlé Nigeria, the Nigeria Stock Exchange, World Commerce & Contracting, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (Lagos Chapter).
Her work has earned recognition from senior global leaders. In 2023, Sally Guyer, the Global CEO of World Commerce & Contracting, described Ossai's keynote for the organization as "impactful and inspiring," noting that the audience greatly valued her practical strategies for improving business communication.
Her proprietary frameworks — the ABF Formula™ for persuasive speaking, the Three Rules of Business Writing™ for sharp, compelling, and grammatically correct writing, and the Flexible Communications Strategy™ for high-stakes messaging — have been validated through continuous delivery in MBA and Executive MBA programs since 2015. They give executives immediately actionable tools for complex communication challenges.
She was named Top Communications Trainer of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (USA) and has been featured by The London School of Economics & Political Science and the University of Leicester. Her thought leadership appears in The Case Centre (UK), Thinkers360, BizCatalyst 360, and BusinessDay. Her Rethinking Business Communications blog is the only African-based platform consistently ranked in Feedspot's global Top 40 communication blogs.
Global organizations engage Ossai to solve a critical challenge: how to assess and develop communication talent fairly across cultures whilst driving measurable business outcomes. Clients report transformational impact — from marked improvements in communication quality and team effectiveness to enhanced leadership presence and executive influence.
She is trusted by executives, leadership teams, and high-performance professionals to build influence, strengthen leadership presence, and drive results through communication.
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Lucille Ossai Speaking Topics
Primary format: Keynote (45–60 minutes) Extended format: Masterclass (90 minutes)
One-line description: Pinpoint the hidden communication blind spots that erode influence and learn practical, immediately applicable steps to close them.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify four critical communication blind spots that derail careers and projects
- Learn a practical assessment route to map baseline skills
- Apply targeted strategies to transform confidence into demonstrable communication competence
Ideal audience: Senior leaders, high-potential cohorts, HR, L&D
Notes: Masterclass includes short diagnostics and peer exercises; ideal masterclass cohort size: up to 40 (remote), up to 60 (in person).
Primary format: Keynote (45–60 minutes) Extended format: Masterclass (90 minutes)
One-line description: Explore why fragmented assessment fails globally and how an integrated four-domain framework sets a new standard for evaluating executive communication.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand why fragmented assessment models create hidden organizational risks
- Discover how an integrated four-domain assessment reveals capability gaps that single-domain tools miss
- Recognize the systemic failures in talent deployment and succession planning caused by poor communication evaluation
- Learn how culturally intelligent, bias-reduced assessment improves decision-making, accountability, and leadership ROI
- Gain insights on embedding globally relevant communication standards across teams and functions
Ideal audience: Boards, senior executives, HR directors, L&D leaders, talent and succession planning teams, global organizations
Notes: Masterclass includes scenario-based discussions and organizational diagnostics (non-IP examples only).
Primary format: Keynote (45–60 minutes) Extended format: Masterclass (90 minutes)
One-line description: Apply the CoReC™ pillars—Context, Respect, and Clarity—to lead with inclusive, high-impact communication across cultures.
Learning Outcomes:
- Master the CoReC™ audit to build trust and influence across cultures
- Build psychologically safe, high-performing teams through respectful messaging
- Translate inclusion into strategic business advantage
Ideal audience: DEI leads, multinational leadership teams, HR, change leaders
Notes: Masterclass offers scenario practice and role-play; recommended in person or with breakout facilitation for online cohorts.
Lucille Ossai Videos
How do I book Lucille Ossai to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lucille Ossai for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lucille Ossai, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lucille Ossai or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Lucille Ossai for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lucille Ossai, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lucille Ossai are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lucille Ossai, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Lucille Ossai speak about?
Lucille Ossai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Communication, Family & Parenting, Business Consulting, Author, Bestselling Authors, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Black Heritage, Culture, Marketing and Social Media.
Where does Lucille Ossai travel from?
Lucille Ossai generally travels from Lagos, Nigeria and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Lucille Ossai?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lucille Ossai for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lucille Ossai for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lucille Ossai or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Lucille Ossai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Leadership, Communication and Family & Parenting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lucille Ossai for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Lucille Ossai generally travels from Lagos, Nigeria and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Minda Harts, Deanna Singh and Cynthia Marshall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lucille Ossai for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Lucille Ossai Speaking Topics
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When Confidence Isn’t Enough: Identifying and Closing Communication Blind Spots
Primary format: Keynote (45–60 minutes) Extended format: Masterclass (90 minutes)
One-line description: Pinpoint the hidden communication blind spots that erode influence and learn practical, immediately applicable steps to close them.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify four critical communication blind spots that derail careers and projects
- Learn a practical assessment route to map baseline skills
- Apply targeted strategies to transform confidence into demonstrable communication competence
Ideal audience: Senior leaders, high-potential cohorts, HR, L&D
Notes: Masterclass includes short diagnostics and peer exercises; ideal masterclass cohort size: up to 40 (remote), up to 60 (in person).
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The Global 4-Domain Communication Skills Rating Tool™: Setting a New Standard for Executive Assessment
Primary format: Keynote (45–60 minutes) Extended format: Masterclass (90 minutes)
One-line description: Explore why fragmented assessment fails globally and how an integrated four-domain framework sets a new standard for evaluating executive communication.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand why fragmented assessment models create hidden organizational risks
- Discover how an integrated four-domain assessment reveals capability gaps that single-domain tools miss
- Recognize the systemic failures in talent deployment and succession planning caused by poor communication evaluation
- Learn how culturally intelligent, bias-reduced assessment improves decision-making, accountability, and leadership ROI
- Gain insights on embedding globally relevant communication standards across teams and functions
Ideal audience: Boards, senior executives, HR directors, L&D leaders, talent and succession planning teams, global organizations
Notes: Masterclass includes scenario-based discussions and organizational diagnostics (non-IP examples only).
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The CoReC™ Pillars of Inclusive Communication: Leaders’ New Superpower
Primary format: Keynote (45–60 minutes) Extended format: Masterclass (90 minutes)
One-line description: Apply the CoReC™ pillars—Context, Respect, and Clarity—to lead with inclusive, high-impact communication across cultures.
Learning Outcomes:
- Master the CoReC™ audit to build trust and influence across cultures
- Build psychologically safe, high-performing teams through respectful messaging
- Translate inclusion into strategic business advantage
Ideal audience: DEI leads, multinational leadership teams, HR, change leaders
Notes: Masterclass offers scenario practice and role-play; recommended in person or with breakout facilitation for online cohorts.
VIDEO
Lucille Ossai Videos
REVIEWS
Lucille Ossai Reviews
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We recently had the pleasure of hosting Lucille at our annual virtual conference, Vibe Summit 2023. Lucille delivered a fantastic keynote on ‘Create an Impact and Get Results with Effective Business Communication’. 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. Lucille’s presentation was informative and engaging and, as such, I would highly recommend her as a speaker for any event with a focus on business communication.
World Commerce & Contracting - Jan 05 2026
NEWS
Lucille Ossai News
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London School of Economics Alum of the Month
London School of Economics' Alum of the Month is Lucille Ossai. The communication leader sat down for an interview on her tips for current business leaders and her memories of attending LSE.
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University of Leicester Author Spotlight
University of Leicester shines a spotlight on alumna Lucille Ossai as she releases her new book ‘Influence and Thrive’, which focuses on effective non-verbal communications, public speaking, and business writing.
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#8 Communication Guru 2024
Global Gurus ranked Lucille Ossai as the #8 communication professional for 2024. She was the only African and POC lady on the list.
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Top Communications Trainer of the Year 2023 - International Association of Top Professionals (New York, USA)
International Association of Top Professionals named Lucille Ossai the top communications trainer of the year for 2023.
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Tackling poor communication skills in Nigeria
As Nigerians, we are not in denial about many truths – endemic corruption in the public sector, epileptic power supply, and chronic youth unemployment. Yet, we are oblivious of our inability to communicate effectively. This fact is evident not only in the ridiculous speeches given by some of our leaders, but also in the error-ridden content often printed by our newspapers or visible in other media.
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How do I book Lucille Ossai to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lucille Ossai for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lucille Ossai, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lucille Ossai or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Lucille Ossai for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lucille Ossai, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lucille Ossai are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lucille Ossai, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Lucille Ossai speak about?
Lucille Ossai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Communication, Family & Parenting, Business Consulting, Author, Bestselling Authors, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Black Heritage, Culture, Marketing and Social Media. -
Where does Lucille Ossai travel from?
Lucille Ossai generally travels from Lagos, Nigeria and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lucille Ossai?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lucille Ossai for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lucille Ossai for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lucille Ossai or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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