Clarity of Vision – Where Performance Really Begins
I have set goals for as long as I can remember. Some worked out. Some didn’t. Over time, I realised
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From the Olympic arena to the world’s biggest stage with Cirque du Soleil, Gary Smith OLY has spent his life exploring what it truly takes to perform at your best and helping others do the same.
A former Olympic gymnast for Team GB and later an Olympic National Coach, Gary has guided athletes through the intensity, discipline, and joy of elite sport. His career then expanded into the creative world of Cirque du Soleil, where he performed and coached internationally, blending athletic precision with artistry, teamwork, and world-class showmanship.
Today, Gary brings that rare combination of high-performance insight, creative leadership, and community-focused development into his work across sport, education, and local partnerships. As a Sports Development Strategist, he designs inclusive programmes that help young people build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging — from large-scale events to grassroots club initiatives.
Whether he’s coaching performers, supporting emerging leaders, or shaping community sport experiences, Gary’s approach is rooted in three principles learned over a lifetime in high-performance environments:
Clarity of Vision - Define your goals with clear precision.
Consistency- Build habits and routines that compound into extraordinary results.
The team around you - Cultivate deep trust and collaboration that amplifies individual and collective performance.
Driven by a passion for helping people grow whether on stage, on the field, or in their community, Gary continues to champion environments where everyone feels supported to step forward, try something new, and discover what they love.
A former Olympic gymnast for Team GB and later an Olympic National Coach, Gary has guided athletes through the intensity, discipline, and joy of elite sport. His career then expanded into the creative world of Cirque du Soleil, where he performed and coached internationally, blending athletic precision with artistry, teamwork, and world-class showmanship.
Today, Gary brings that rare combination of high-performance insight, creative leadership, and community-focused development into his work across sport, education, and local partnerships. As a Sports Development Strategist, he designs inclusive programmes that help young people build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging — from large-scale events to grassroots club initiatives.
Whether he’s coaching performers, supporting emerging leaders, or shaping community sport experiences, Gary’s approach is rooted in three principles learned over a lifetime in high-performance environments:
Clarity of Vision - Define your goals with clear precision.
Consistency- Build habits and routines that compound into extraordinary results.
The team around you - Cultivate deep trust and collaboration that amplifies individual and collective performance.
Driven by a passion for helping people grow whether on stage, on the field, or in their community, Gary continues to champion environments where everyone feels supported to step forward, try something new, and discover what they love.