Nigel Cumberland

London, England, United Kingdom
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For 20 years, I’ve been helping senior leaders and their global organisations to…

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  • University of Cambridge

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  • EMCC Global Graphic

    Global Board Director & various other roles

    EMCC Global

    - 9 years 6 months

    The European Mentoring & Coaching Council (“EMCC”) is the world’s leading membership body covering the combined fields of coaching, mentoring and supervision (of coaches and mentors).

    Held various volunteer lead roles (including leading the creation of the Global Code of Ethics and a Mentoring Review), and from April 2021 to June 2024 was a member of the Global Board of Directors.

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    Member of the Board of Directors

    International Mentoring Association

    - 4 years 1 month

    Board Director of the world’s leading membership and accreditation body which is exclusively focused on the global professionalisation and growth of all forms of mentoring.

  • EMCC UK Graphic

    Member of the Governing Body

    EMCC UK

    - 2 years 1 month

    Held Governor role of the UK arm of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (“EMCC”).

  • United World Schools USA Graphic

    Member Board of Trustees

    United World Schools USA

    - 2 years 1 month

    Trustee, and pro bono leadership team coach, of UK/US charity focused on building and running primary schools in rural areas lacking any form of schooling - in remote regions of Cambodia, Madagascar, Myanmar and Nepal.

  • The International School of Kuala Lumpur Graphic

    Treasurer & member of the Board of Directors

    The International School of Kuala Lumpur

    - 3 years 1 month

Publications

  • 100 Things Productive People Do: Little Lessons in Getting Things Done

    Nicholas Brealey (imprint of John Murray, which in turn is part of Hodder & Stoughton (part of Hachette UK)

    100 THINGS PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE DO distills all the wisdom of a lifetime of coaching successful business people into 100 short chapters showing you how to boost your productivity and get things done.

    It is packed with great ideas for achieving more and creating success. Explore the habits, tools, techniques and mentality of highly productive people and discover how to effortlessly take on your to-do list. Every chapter features a new idea that will help you work smarter, not harder. Mixing…

    100 THINGS PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE DO distills all the wisdom of a lifetime of coaching successful business people into 100 short chapters showing you how to boost your productivity and get things done.

    It is packed with great ideas for achieving more and creating success. Explore the habits, tools, techniques and mentality of highly productive people and discover how to effortlessly take on your to-do list. Every chapter features a new idea that will help you work smarter, not harder. Mixing simple explanations with activities and exercises, you’ll learn the optimal mindset and habits you need to succeed.

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  • 100 Things Successful Leaders: Little Lessons in Leadership

    Nicholas Brealey (imprint of John Murray, which in turn is part of Hodder & Stoughton (part of Hachette UK)

    Following the success of the international bestseller, 100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO, Nigel Cumberland turns his attention to leadership. 100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL LEADERS DO distills all the wisdom and knowledge of a lifetime of coaching great leaders into 100 short chapters showing you how to build your own leadership skills quickly and confidently. 100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL LEADERS DO is packed with great ideas for creating long-term success for yourself and those you lead. Explore the habits…

    Following the success of the international bestseller, 100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO, Nigel Cumberland turns his attention to leadership. 100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL LEADERS DO distills all the wisdom and knowledge of a lifetime of coaching great leaders into 100 short chapters showing you how to build your own leadership skills quickly and confidently. 100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL LEADERS DO is packed with great ideas for creating long-term success for yourself and those you lead. Explore the habits, tools, techniques and mentality of smart leaders and develop your own leadership style. Every chapter features a new idea that will help you get closer to your goals. Mixing simple explanations with activities and exercises, you'll learn the optimal mindset and habits you need to succeed. Praise for 100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO 'Inside these pages you'll find a powerful reminder of the many ways you can make your life - and other people's lives - more successful. It will help you identify what success means to you and give you the building blocks for making that success a reality. This is your chance to overcome whatever obstacles are stopping you. Read it, act on it and experience the difference' Marshall Goldsmith Ph.D., bestselling author of TRIGGERS

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  • 100 Things Millionaires Do: Little Lessons in Creating Wealth

    Nicholas Brealey (imprint of John Murray, which in turn is part of Hodder & Stoughton (part of Hachette UK)

    100 THINGS MILLIONAIRES DO distills all the wisdom and knowledge of a lifetime of starting and selling businesses and coaching hundreds of wealthy leaders into 100 short chapters of advice on building and retaining sustainable wealth.

    This is not a get rich quick book. Instead, Nigel explores the habits, tools, techniques and mentality of self-made millionaires and shows you how to begin your own journey to a wealthy future. Mixing simple instructions with activities to get you started…

    100 THINGS MILLIONAIRES DO distills all the wisdom and knowledge of a lifetime of starting and selling businesses and coaching hundreds of wealthy leaders into 100 short chapters of advice on building and retaining sustainable wealth.

    This is not a get rich quick book. Instead, Nigel explores the habits, tools, techniques and mentality of self-made millionaires and shows you how to begin your own journey to a wealthy future. Mixing simple instructions with activities to get you started, you will find mindsets, habits, and techniques here that will help you get the results you want.

    100 THINGS MILLIONAIRES DO is packed with great ideas for creating long-term wealth and success for yourself and those you care about. You will discover the habits that are common to wealthy people and find out how to use them in your own life.

    Every chapter features a new idea that will help you get closer to your goals. Mixing simple descriptions with activities and exercises, you will learn the optimal mindset and habits you need to succeed.

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  • 100 Things Successful People Do: Little Exercises For Successful Living

    Nicholas Brealey Publishing (US) & John Murray Learning (UK) - imprints of Hachette

    YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING A SUCCESSFUL LIFE
    This is your guide to realizing your dreams, from the large and audacious to the small and mundane.

    'Inspiring and practical' Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of TRIGGERS

    100 Things Successful People Do is packed with great ideas for working smart and living well, all carefully chosen to help you achieve any kind of success you can imagine. You will discover the habits that are common to successful people and find out how to use…

    YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING A SUCCESSFUL LIFE
    This is your guide to realizing your dreams, from the large and audacious to the small and mundane.

    'Inspiring and practical' Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of TRIGGERS

    100 Things Successful People Do is packed with great ideas for working smart and living well, all carefully chosen to help you achieve any kind of success you can imagine. You will discover the habits that are common to successful people and find out how to use them in your own life.

    Every chapter features a new idea that will help you get closer to your goals. Mixing simple descriptions with activities and exercises, you will learn the optimal mindset and habits you need to succeed in work and life.

    "Inside these pages you'll find a powerful reminder of the many ways you can make your life - and other people's lives - more successful. It will help you identify what success means to you and give you the building blocks for making that success a reality. This is your chance to overcome whatever obstacles are stopping you. Read it, act on it and experience the difference"
    - from the Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith PhD.

    The book's 100 chapters each cover in a couple of pages one of the 100 things that the author suggests successful people do. A reviewer writes: "the book, subtitled Little Exercises For Successful Living, is easily digestible (perhaps even as a tip a day), with each spread over two pages – the first explaining the concept and the second featuring practical exercises and activities to apply it to your life."

    Another adds: "each secret to success is a powerful reminder of the ways you can make your life – and other's – more satisfied, at work, at home and in your relationships, with your health, wealth and in retirement."

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  • Management in 4 Weeks: The Complete Guide to Success

    Hodder & Stoughton (UK) & McGraw-Hill (USA) - imprints of Hachette

    Management In 4 Weeks is a comprehensive guide to managing people, giving you everything you need to know in one place. Made up of four bestselling books in one, this book delivers a complete course in modern management.

    Other authors
    • Martin Manser
    • Norma Barry
    • Di Kamp
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  • Secrets of Success at Work: 50 techniques to excel

    Hodder & Stoughton (UK) & McGraw-Hill (USA) - imprints of Hachette

    'The Secrets of Success at Work' reveals the 50 things you need to know to achieve all your professional goals, whatever your ambition. Some will surprise you, and all will inspire you. Put these 50 simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success in the workplace, a proven formula that will unlock the secrets and uncover your potential.

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  • Leading Teams in a Week: Team Leadership in Seven Simple Steps

    Hodder & Stoughton (UK) & McGraw-Hill (USA) - imprints of Hachette

    Leading teams requires very different skills than managing individuals, processes or projects. Leadership expert Nigel Cumberland will show you how to hit the ground running, identify goals for your team, fill your team with the right members, and help your team reach its potential so that it is more than just the sum of its parts.

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  • Finding & Hiring Talent in a Week: Talent Search, Recruitment And Retention In Seven Simple Steps

    Hodder & Stoughton (UK) & McGraw-Hill (USA) - imprints of Hachette

    The ability to recruit the right people to work for you is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career. Written by Nigel Cumberland, a leading expert on recruitment as both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to build a brilliant team.

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  • Your Job-Hunt Limited

    Pilgrims Guides (Hong Kong) & Wan Li Book Co. (Chinese edition)

    Written for anyone looking to change jobs or careers, or finds themselves out of work and seeking a new job. The book contains all the advice that you need to know and use to be successfully in a job-hunt.

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  • 100 Ways to Win: Little Answers to Life’s Big Challenges

    John Murray Business - imprint of Hachette UK

    Why do we always learn too late? In 100 Ways to Win, Nigel Cumberland compiles 100 insights into living a good life you'll wish you'd known sooner. He distills all the wisdom of a lifetime of coaching into 100 short chapters on everything that makes life rich, fulfilling, meaningful and happy. 100 Ways to Win tells you the things you can guarantee you'll only otherwise discover after it's too late.

    It is packed with great ideas for achieving more and creating success. Every chapter…

    Why do we always learn too late? In 100 Ways to Win, Nigel Cumberland compiles 100 insights into living a good life you'll wish you'd known sooner. He distills all the wisdom of a lifetime of coaching into 100 short chapters on everything that makes life rich, fulfilling, meaningful and happy. 100 Ways to Win tells you the things you can guarantee you'll only otherwise discover after it's too late.

    It is packed with great ideas for achieving more and creating success. Every chapter features a new idea that will help you work smarter, not harder. Mixing simple explanations with activities and exercises, you'll learn the optimal mindset and habits you need to succeed.

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Honors & Awards

  • Global Coaching Award

    European Mentoring and Coaching Council ("EMCC Global")

  • 100 Top Global Coaching Leaders

    World Coaching Congress

  • Freeman of the City of London

    City of London

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