Doug Smith is dedicated to guiding you on your journey to discover your purpose and unleash your utmost potential.
Through inspiring speaking, podcasts, personalized coaching, impactful training, and the L3 One Day Leadership Conference, Doug Smith passionately guides growth driven leaders to build great lives and to grow to their maximum potential.
Doug isn’t just an entrepreneur; he’s a sought-after speaker and a coach admired for his insights and his dedication to empowering others.


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Entrepreneur.
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Doug serves as the dynamic host of the L3 Leadership Podcast, where each week, he seamlessly blends insightful interviews with accomplished leaders alongside his own valuable lessons in leadership.





















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Unlock the Power of Reflection with our How to Conduct a Year-End Review eBook!
Discover the transformative practice that has enriched my life since 2004 — the Year-End Review. In this eBook, I guide you through the profound process of conducting your own year-end review, offering you a glimpse into a practice that has become a cornerstone of my personal growth.
Picture this: Devoting just two or three days to delve into your year, revisiting your calendar, journal, photos, and finances. As you reflect on your journey, you’ll use the included template to craft your own year-end review. The result? A remarkable document, summarizing your year, a treasure trove of insights, and a valuable resource for years to come.
But fear not, this process isn’t daunting. Together, we’ll explore why a year-end review is so essential, what elements to include, and how it can profoundly impact your life.
My aim isn’t for you to mimic my system, but to inspire you to create your own. The crucial step is to embark on your own annual year-end review journey. So, take this eBook, embrace what resonates with you, and feel free to leave behind what doesn’t.
My hope is that this practice becomes an annual tradition for you — a blessing not only for yourself but for your loved ones too. Imagine, 50 years from now, being able to revisit each year’s high-level summary and relive your life’s journey. What a remarkable gift it will be! May this process enrich your life as profoundly as it has mine. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together! Download the eBook now and begin your Year-End Review tradition.