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Dr. George Essien

Dean of Faculty, Podium Dynamics Academy Speaker | Communication Strategist | Leadership Consultant | Author | Executive Trainer

With over 21 years of experience in training, consulting, coaching and facilitating, Dr. George Essien is widely recognized as one of Nigeria’s leading authorities in public speaking, communication, persuasion, sales, marketing and leadership development. 
 
 
Throughout his career, he has equipped thousands of professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, business owners and emerging leaders with practical skills that improve performance, influence and organizational results.
A respected voice in Nigeria’s professional speaking industry, Dr. Essien is both an Associate Member and Fellow of the Professional Speakers Association of Nigeria (PSAN), reflecting his commitment to excellence, professional development and ethical leadership within the speaking profession.
 
 
Beyond corporate training, he is deeply committed to social impact and human capacity development. He is the Co-Founder of Blue-Sky Development Foundation, a philanthropic and empowerment-focused non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming lives and communities. He also co-founded PowerMinds Community Initiative, a human development organization focused on leadership, youth empowerment and personal transformation.
 
 
In the business space, Dr. Essien serves as the Chairman of the Board of GINEM Brokerage Limited, providing strategic leadership for the real estate and brokerage firm while helping shape its long-term vision and growth.
 
 
A prolific author and thought leader, Dr. Essien has written several highly acclaimed books that continue to inspire professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders across Africa. His bestselling titles include:
 
Speak Like a Pro
Speech Power
How to Sell Anything to Anyone
From Ideas to Implementation
Salary Is Addictive
How to Make It Anywhere
Platform Presence
 
With over 21 years of experience in training, consulting, coaching and facilitating, Dr. George Essien is widely recognized as one of Nigeria’s leading authorities in public speaking, communication, persuasion, sales, marketing and leadership development. 
 
 
Throughout his career, he has equipped thousands of professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, business owners and emerging leaders with practical skills that improve performance, influence and organizational results.

Corporate Training Areas

  • Communication for Managers
  • Executive Communication
  • Leadership Communication
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Public Speaking
  • Sales and Persuasion
  • Presentation Skills
  • Business Communication
  • Workplace Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Team Building
  • AI for Workplace Communication
  • Features

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    HD video lessons

    Learn at your own pace with high-quality, step-by-step training.

    02.

    Downloadable Resources

    Access worksheets, templates, and guides to reinforce every lesson.

    03.

    Practice exercises

    Build confidence through real-world speaking drills and activities.

    04.

    Assignments

    Apply what you’ve learned with structured tasks and personalized feedback.

    05.

    Certificates

    Earn a certificate of completion to showcase your achievement.

    06.

    Live coaching sessions

    Receive expert guidance, ask questions, and improve through live interaction.

    07.

    Community support

    Connect with fellow learners, share experiences, and grow together in a supportive community.

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