Congratulations to UBA GMAP Graduates I heartily congratulate Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R Chairman, Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director, all the great minds at the UBA Academy and indeed, the UBA Group on the graduation of another set of champions via the unique GMAP initiative. I can attest to the fact that the crop of professionals…
We are Going Up! Over the weekend, the ordinarily sleepy town of Ipswich Suffolk, United Kingdom was agog with celebrations and merry making… Ipswich Town Football Club was promoted to the English Premier League. I am glad I was here to experience the unfettered joy, the pats on the back, the hugs, kisses, and cheers…
I have derived immense pleasure over the past 3 days facilitating the Relationship Selling, Negotiations Skills and Key Accounts Management programme for VFD MICROFINANCE BANK. VFD Microfinance Bank has attained significant milestones and garnered notable recognition in the financial services industry, firmly establishing itself as one of the leaders in this highly competitive sector. With…
? Excited to have facilitated two impactful training sessions on “Selling Luxury Products” and “Effective Corporate Presentation Skills” for Polo Luxury Limited on February 8th and 9th, 2024. In the world of luxury, continuous learning is the key to staying at the pinnacle of success. Kudos to Polo Luxury for their unwavering commitment to investing in the…
In my recently concluded 4-day programme on Emotional Intelligence for a major player in the power sector, a lady burst into tears because “I don’t know how to say No to requests, especially from loved ones and friends.” Saying no is part of the communication options in a relationship. The problem is not really with…
Have you ever heard the phrase “I cannot come and go and kill myself”? It’s a humorous and widely used saying in Nigeria, reflecting a sentiment of choosing sanity and self-preservation in the face of overwhelming challenges. While it brings a smile, let’s flip the script! ? What if we reframed it as “I will…
In the dynamic world of sales, there’s a mantra I often share in my training sessions: “Where you stay doesn’t have to be where you live unless you can make a good living from where you are staying.” Let’s unpack this guiding principle that urges sales professionals to break free from geographical constraints and strategically…
Has it ever occurred to you that how we frame of our thoughts and questions can sculpt the outcomes we experience? I am fully persuaded that the quality of our lives cannot be higher than the quality of our questions. But more important than the questions we ask is how the questions are asked. In…
In the vibrant spirit of “No Gree for Them” – the Nigerian slogan that echoes resilience and refusal to accept defeat – I challenge all my fellow sales enthusiasts: Let’s embrace a mindset where “No” is just the starting point, not the finish line! ??✨ In the world of sales, rejection is inevitable, but our…
? Honoured to have been the guest speaker at the #FidelityBankPlc Lagos and South-west Directorate retreat on February 3rd. Themed “Audacious Leap, Courage to Conquer” the retreat had over 500 business development professionals in attendance. Under the visionary leadership of the indefatigable Dr. ken Opara (Executive Director), this dynamic Directorate has played a pivotal role, contributing to over 40%…