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The Archer's Edge
- Author
- Juan-Carlos Holgado
- Narrator
- Adam Xavier
- Publisher
- Ascent Audio
- Publish Date
- 28 September 2026
- Run Time
- 7 hours 15 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The Archer's Edge: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice for Business Leaders unites an Olympic gold medalist and worldwide recognized archery coach with a renowned leadership expert. Together, Juan Carlos Holgado and Michael Watkins translate the discipline, mental focus, and precision of elite archery into practical frameworks that help leaders at every level hit their targets consistently.
Drawing on Holgado's decades developing world-class athletes and coaches and Watkins's expertise in developing executives, this book reveals how the physical, mental, and emotional disciplines of archery apply directly to leadership challenges. You'll discover how elite archers achieve peak performance under pressure and learn to apply those same principles to inspire teams and drive results.
Listeners will also find:
- Proven mental focus techniques used by Olympic athletes, adapted specifically for high-stakes business decisions and leadership moments
- Strategies for developing the emotional discipline required to lead effectively during periods of uncertainty and organizational change
- Practical approaches to precision and consistency that translate athletic excellence principles into measurable leadership improvement
- Insights into the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of peak performance applicable across diverse leadership contexts
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Details
- Author
- Juan-Carlos Holgado
- Narrator
- Adam Xavier
- Duration
- 7 hours 15 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 September 2026
- ISBN
- 9781663761347
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ascent Audio
- Genre
- Management: leadership and motivation, Personnel and human resources management, Advice on careers and achieving success, Advice on careers and achieving success
Synopsis
The Archer's Edge: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice for Business Leaders unites an Olympic gold medalist and worldwide recognized archery coach with a renowned leadership expert. Together, Juan Carlos Holgado and Michael Watkins translate the discipline, mental focus, and precision of elite archery into practical frameworks that help leaders at every level hit their targets consistently.Drawing on Holgado's decades developing world-class athletes and coaches and Watkins's expertise in developing executives, this book reveals how the physical, mental, and emotional disciplines of archery apply directly to leadership challenges. You'll discover how elite archers achieve peak performance under pressure and learn to apply those same principles to inspire teams and drive results.Listeners will also find:Proven mental focus techniques used by Olympic athletes, adapted specifically for high-stakes business decisions and leadership momentsStrategies for developing the emotional discipline required to lead effectively during periods of uncertainty and organizational changePractical approaches to precision and consistency that translate athletic excellence principles into measurable leadership improvementInsights into the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of peak performance applicable across diverse leadership contexts
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