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A Billionaire’s Three Practical Tips On Communication And Influence

31 October 2021communication

What do you do when you finally meet a billionaire business icon you’ve admired for years? In this post, Lucille Ossai narrates her experience meeting Tony O. Elumelu. She also highlights Mr Elumelu’s communication skills that you should emulate to succeed in your field.

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How To Delight Your Radio Host And Audience

30 September 2021communication

You nailed your pitch. Now you’ve been invited to your favourite radio station to share your insights. In this post, Lucille Ossai shares practical tips that will ensure you wow your host, thrill the audience, and enjoy your stint on radio.

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Communicating Across Cultures? Here’s What You Need To Know

31 August 2021communication

The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated alliances and increased culturally diverse teams. To coax cooperation, boost collaboration across borders, and get results, you’ll need to navigate the nuances of communicating with foreigners. In this post, Lucille Ossai provides three critical tips you mustn’t ignore to ensure seamless, effective cross-cultural communication.

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I Wrote to Michelle Obama To Request A Favour – Here’s What I Learned

29 July 2021communication

Don’t let self-doubt or a fear of failure stop you from taking bold actions — such as writing to Michelle Obama to request a favour. But before you type a single word, you must prepare thoroughly. In this article, Lucille Ossai provides snapshots of her message to Michelle Obama and shares what she learned from her experience.

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Warning: Fix Your Audio Now Or Lose Your Credibility!

30 June 2021communication

Here’s what you may not have realised: Your poor audio is diminishing your credibility and making people disengage. More damning are research findings that weak sound quality makes you appear less likeable and less intelligent. So use the three practical tips in this article to fix your audio quality and boost your influence.

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Effective Communication: The Secret To Influencing People And Thriving

31 May 2021communication

Effective communication is the ‘secret’ weapon you’d need to influence people and thrive in your field. Lucille Ossai reveals the key elements of her new communication blueprint ‘Influence and Thrive’ and provides compelling reasons you should buy the book and do what it says if you want results that stick.

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