The Secrets to Success at Work
35mAppropriate for all2020-04-02
Authors

Nigel Cumberland
Executive Coach, Best-Selling Author, and Speaker
Course details
Regardless of your profession or career stage, you can excel and be successful at work. In this course, Nigel Cumberland—a prolific author, leadership development expert, and executive coach—reveals the twelve essential skills professionals need to stand out from the crowd and accelerate their career. Nigel covers the importance of asking for and receiving feedback; strengthening your EQ to ensure that your emotions don't negatively impact your performance; and nurturing relationships with mentors. He shares tips for communicating more effectively, including how to develop active listening skills and project authority and confidence when you speak. Plus, he covers how to create and maintain outstanding relationships with colleagues, remain resilient when grappling with ambiguity and rapid change, and apply simple time management techniques to help you focus your energy on what truly matters.
Skills covered
Well-Being and Self-CarePersonal DevelopmentLimited SeriesProfessional Development
Concepts
Introduction
- Mastering the secrets of success at work
Observe and Work on Yourself
- Seek feedback to eliminate your blind spots
- Manage your emotions by strengthening your EQ
- Learn from role models and mentors
Communicate for High Impact
- Become an excellent and active listener
- Aligning your communication style to your personality traits
- Communicate with authority, clarity, and confidence
Create and Maintain Outstanding Relationships
- Be likable, positive, and helpful
- Be a trusted colleague who trusts others
- Network and connect with your colleagues
Work Smart, Efficiently, and Effectively
- Be resilient when facing setbacks and change
- Create clear and focused SMART goals
- Master the skills of time management
Conclusion
- Learn from successful leaders