Ubong I. Essien

Ubong Essien, CSP
Founder & Dean, School of Eloquence

Specialization: Executive Communication, Leadership Influence, & High-Stakes Oratory

Ubong Essien, CSP is a globally credentialed executive coach and the definitive pioneer of the professional speaking industry in Nigeria. Widely recognized as "Nigeria’s Mister Motivator," he is West Africa’s first and only Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)—the highest earned international designation issued by the National Speakers Association (NSA) in the United States.

As a significant national influence and innovator in expressive education, Mr. Essien has spent over two decades coaching corporate titans, C-suite executives, diplomats, and political leaders to communicate with clarity, authority, and impact in high-stakes environments. He is the founding Dean of the School of Eloquence and the proprietor of The Achievement Channel—Nigeria’s first licensed motivational television station. He also founded Blue Economy TV (BETV) and previously served as Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications to the Director-General of NIMASA.

Under his visionary leadership, the School of Eloquence celebrated a historic milestone by setting the Guinness World Record for the "Longest Speech Marathon by a Team" at 480 hours, solidifying the institution's global standing.

Areas of Expertise:

Executive Presence: Coaching leaders to command boardrooms and handle high-stakes media.

Strategic Advisory: Building communication architectures for vital public and private organizations.

Thought Leadership: Driven by a performance-based methodology and backed by four books, including Speak with Power.

His proprietary methodologies have transformed the communication capabilities of organizations such as Standard Chartered Bank, DHL, Nigeria LNG, Lafarge Africa, Guinness Nigeria, and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. His enduring philosophy remains: Performance is not optional—it is the price of relevance.