# Euan Smith: Unlocking potential - my journey in Executive Coaching

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Published: 2025-04-09T07:07:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this conversation, Euan Smith shares his career journey to the Director of Sport at the University of Glasgow. He discusses his ambition, the importance of understanding people in sport, and the impact of coaching on personal and professional development. Euan emphasizes the significance of business coaching as a leadership tool and reflects on his own experiences with coaching, highlighting the importance of reaching out for support and the fulfillment derived from helping others. Euan shares his journey through coaching education, the challenges he faced balancing responsibilities, and the importance of support from colleagues and mentors. He discusses valuable lessons learned from coaching experiences, the significance of visualization in achieving goals, and the resources available for aspiring coaches. Euan reflects on the concept of life energy, emphasizing the need for balance and self-care in a demanding career. He concludes with advice for those entering the coaching field, highlighting the importance of hard work, celebrating successes, and maintaining kindness in professional relationships. We discuss a number of resources in this episode, and you can find more information below: The Coaching Habit - Michael Bungay Stanier Power of Moments - Dan & Chip Heath Coaching for Leaders Podcast - Hosted by Dave Stachowiak

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