We help individuals and organisations express ideas clearly, speak confidently, engage their audiences and communicate with purpose — in the boardroom, on the stage, and in every room where your voice matters.
Communication & Executive PresenceClarity. Confidence. Influence.
0+years of teaching and coaching in communication and executive presence.
About CLARIQUENCE
Where ability finds its voice.
CLARIQUENCE is a communication and executive presence training and coaching company.
We help individuals and organisations develop the skills to express ideas clearly, speak confidently, engage their audiences, and communicate with purpose. Through personal coaching, group programmes, corporate training, and children’s programmes, we support people at different stages of their communication journey.
Whether you are contributing in a meeting, delivering a presentation, leading a team, preparing for a speaking engagement, or helping a child find their voice — we help you build communication skills you can put into practice.
Public SpeakingWorkplace CommunicationDiction & ElocutionLeadership CommunicationExecutive PresenceBusiness Etiquette
Why We Exist
Your ability deserves a powerful voice.
People can have valuable ideas, sound knowledge and strong professional skills — yet struggle to communicate what they know.
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An unclear presentation can weaken a good proposal.
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Hesitation can leave an important contribution unspoken.
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Poor workplace communication can create confusion, slow decisions and affect collaboration.
Ability
We close the gap
Expression
We believe communication is a skill people can develop through understanding, purposeful practice and constructive feedback. Our role is to help them build that skill — and carry it into the situations that matter.
Mission & Vision
What drives everything we do.
Every programme, every session and every conversation at CLARIQUENCE is shaped by one clear purpose and one ambitious horizon.
Our Vision
To be a globally recognised organisation for communication excellence — empowering leaders, executives, professionals and individuals to speak with confidence and eloquence, communicate effectively in business and leadership, and demonstrate executive presence.
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Our Mission
To equip individuals and organisations with the communication skills and executive presence to express ideas clearly, connect effectively and influence positively — through practical training, coaching and guided learning.
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Our Core Values
Six principles. One standard.
The values that guide how we teach, how we coach, and how we care for every client who trusts us with their voice.
Our Programmes
A place for every voice.
Different ambitions. Different starting points. An experience that speaks to you. Select any programme to see everything it covers — format, duration and investment.
Who We Serve
From first words to the final say.
Seven communities, one commitment: helping every person communicate with clarity, confidence and influence.
Communication is a skill. Through understanding, purposeful practice and constructive feedback, anyone can close the gap between their ability and their expression.
Ruth Iboro EkikoFounder, Director & Lead Coach
Meet the Founder
Ruth Iboro Ekiko.
Communication & Executive Presence Coach
Ruth Iboro Ekiko is a communication and executive presence coach, public speaker, author and mentor with 12 years of teaching and coaching experience in voice refinement, public speaking and communication strategy.
With a diverse background spanning the medical and communication fields, Ruth brings a thoughtful, people-focused approach to helping individuals strengthen their confidence, refine their speech, and develop their personal and professional presence.
0+Years teaching & coaching
Intl.Certified etiquette consultant
ADCNAssociation of Diction Coaches in Nigeria
As the Founder, Director and Lead Coach of CLARIQUENCE, she works with executives, leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to express themselves clearly, speak eloquently, and communicate with greater confidence and influence.
Her coaching covers speech improvement, diction and elocution, public speaking, business communication, leadership communication and executive presence. She helps clients develop both their message and their delivery — preparing them to communicate effectively in meetings, presentations, leadership conversations and public engagements.
As an internationally certified etiquette consultant, Ruth also provides guidance in social graces, business etiquette and personal branding, helping clients navigate social and professional settings with poise and professionalism.
As a mentor and trainer of trainers, she supports coaches and educators in developing their teaching practice, professional skills and confidence in delivering training. Her work also extends to wordsmithing and serving as a pronouncer.
Across her work, Ruth remains committed to helping people develop voices that reflect their ability, communicate with purpose, and bring confidence and presence to the spaces they occupy.
Professional Training & Membership
British Council IELTS TutoringTEFL TrainingEtiquette ConsultancyElocution CoachingMember, ADCNWordsmith & Pronouncer
Ruth I. Ekiko
My Training GuideA Guide to Speaking Right
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Author
My Training Guide: A Guide to Speaking Right
A practical resource designed to support clearer speech and stronger speaking skills.
Recipient of multiple awards recognising her individual achievements and contributions to education in Africa.
Over the years, we have had different identities — each rooted in the same foundation of eloquence and elegance.
While our earlier scope was limited, our journey of growth and restructuring has led us to CLARIQUENCE. That foundation continues in our commitment to clear speech, confident expression and professional conduct.
We aim to help people develop their voices and communicate with clarity, confidence and influence in the spaces they occupy.
The Foundation
Eloquence & Elegance
Our work began with a focus on clear speech, diction and graceful, confident expression.
The Journey
Growth & Restructuring
Through different identities and seasons of growth, the mission stayed the same while our reach expanded.
Today
CLARIQUENCE
A broader focus across communication, workplace communication, public speaking, leadership communication and executive presence.
Our Approach
Purposeful learning. Practical growth.
We begin by understanding the learner’s goals, challenges and communication context. From there, we focus on the skills they need — and create opportunities to practise them.
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Clear Guidance
We make communication principles understandable and relevant to everyday situations.
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Purposeful Practice
Speaking exercises, presentations, reading activities and realistic communication scenarios.
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Constructive Feedback
Recognise your strengths, understand what needs attention and take practical steps forward.
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Personal Expression
A clear, confident way of communicating that feels authentic to you and right for your audience.
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Continued Development
Consistent practice, so learning becomes part of how you speak, interact and present yourself.
Find Your Next Step
Your next chapter starts with a conversation.
Your goals. Your voice. Your presence. Your confidence.
You may know exactly what you want to improve, or you may need help identifying where to begin. Tell us about your goals, and we will help you explore a suitable programme.
