Instinctive Archery – a mirror for self-leadership

 

Instinctive archery is increasingly used in leadership development because it offers a practical and profound way to strengthen core management capabilities.

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What leaders gain:

- Focus and presence:  Archery requires full concentration on the target. Leaders practice shutting out “mental noise” and staying present under pressure.

​- Trusting intuition: Without technical aiming, the body relies on experience and intuition — valuable for decisions under uncertainty.

​- Self-regulation and stress management: Calm breathing and inner composure influence every shot. Participants experience how tension limits performance and how to reset themselves.

​- Clear, non-judgmental feedback: The arrow hits or misses. This direct feedback turns mistakes into learning without blame or loss of face.

​- Goal orientation — and letting go:  Leaders practice setting clear goals, preparing well, and then releasing control — a strong metaphor for modern management.

​- Reflection on leadership style The process invites reflection: How do I handle pressure? How do I make decisions? How focused am I, really?​

 

Instinctive archery is more than a physical activity. It creates a powerful learning space that connects body, mind, and intention — and offers deep insight into leadership and self-leadership.