Reclaim Your Time, Energy & Freedom—Without Sacrificing Your Career.

Equip yourself with evidence-backed tools from ancient wisdom and modern science to master focus, productivity & work-life balance.

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What clients are saying about
the Inner Fortress Program

Noelle Vinson
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Carlos and I connected on X as fellow coaches, and he’s become a standout guest on my podcast. His coaching on mastering fear and anxiety and building confidence and impact is second to none. What sets Carlos apart is his action-driven, proof-based approach. He helps clients build a positive inner dialogue and silence their inner critic. His Inner Fortress System is simple, evidence-based, and just works. I’ve recommended him to multiple friends and contacts.

Christopher Jay
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My confidence has grown immeasurably. Carlos' program is top-notch—I'd recommend it to anyone. He gave me practical tools to handle anxiety. The mental and physical challenges pushed my limits, helping me overcome fear of judgment. After 6 weeks, I felt ready for more responsibility and was assigned a new team at work which led to a bonus and recognition.

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Carlos is a great communicator and is able to uniquely and seamlessly connect with individuals regardless of their background. He is able to put anyone at ease and inspires trust effortlessly. He’s an excellent coach who developed a successful program to support highly ambitious professionals.

Mary Sigalas
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10/10 - the most transformative experience ever. Before this program, I felt anxious and stuck in my professional journey, struggling with self-doubt. I hadn’t received a promotion in years and felt overlooked. Stefanie and Carlos’ hands-on experiential approach was exactly what I needed. The practical nature of the program allowed me to tackle real-world challenges building my confidence every step of the way. I finally brought up the courage to request the promotion and got it right away - plus a healthy raise.

Anni-Katrin Blackwell
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This TPL workshop was a game-changer for our team! It started with the personal insights each of us gained a clear understanding of our own MTI type, personality, preferences, and how they shaped the way we communicate, collaborate, and approach work. What made this experience truly stand out was the coach - engaging dynamic and incredibly knowledgeable. She made complex concepts easy to understand, kept the energy high throughout the session, and created a space where everyone felt comfortable participating. The interactive exercises and real-world examples made the learning experience, both enjoyable and practical. We walked away with a clear action plan, improved, trust, and a stronger sense of cohesion. I highly recommend the TPL team. Worth every penny.

You Became an Attorney to Have Influence, Impact & Freedom—So Why Does It Feel Like You're Drowning?

Long hours, relentless deadlines, and the weight of high-stakes cases. You barely have time to breathe, let alone enjoy the life you worked so hard to build.

Overwhelmed by constant demands

Your inbox is a never-ending flood of urgent tasks.

Feeling out of control

Work consumes your life, leaving little time for family, health, or personal passions.

Struggling with stress and anxiety

The pressure is relentless, leaving you mentally exhausted.

Procrastination

You get a career-defining project, but anxiety takes over. You delay it, then scramble last minute, making the stress even worse.

You’re not alone. And more importantly—you don’t have to keep living this way.

Imagine Taking Back Control of Your Life and Career

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Start with Clarity
Begin your workday knowing exactly what needs your focus.

Work-Life Balance
Leave work at a reasonable hour and have time for family, fitness, and personal passions.

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Efficient Task Completion Clarity
Begin your workday knowing exactly what needs your focus.

Wake Up Refreshed

Feel energized because you finally have a system for balance and success.

This isn’t wishful thinking. It’s the result of a strategic, battle-tested approach
designed exclusively for attorneys like you.

You will look back years from now and wonder where all the time went only to realize you were never present for the moments that truly mattered.

Introducing the Inner Fortress Program

A transformative, results-driven coaching experience designed to help ambitious attorneys reclaim their time, mental space, and control—without compromising their career ambitions.

This is NOT another generic productivity or time management course. This is an attorney-specific blueprint for mastering your focus, energy, and resilience.

Unlike typical time-management hacks, this program addresses the root causes of burnout, inefficiency, and stress. We combine elite-level performance strategies with science-backed stress and focus techniques to help you master your workload with ease.

What You’ll Learn

01 Ethos

Build unstoppable clarity.

Create a rock-solid personal framework for decision-making and priorities, so you never waste time on the wrong things.

02 Physical Energy

Fuel your body, power your mind

Learn advanced focus and productivity techniques to work less but achieve more, leaving you invigorated instead of drained.

03 Emotion & Nervous System Regulation Energy

Activate calm and clear thinking on demand.

Master techniques to control stress and anxiety, so you can think clearly under pressure.

04 Advanced Systems

Increase inner control with time and focus.

Implement structures, delegation strategies, and problem-solving frameworks that give you control over your workload.

What’s Covered

📌 Week 1: Ethos & Clarity – Define your core values, priorities, and non-negotiables so every decision moves you closer to balance and success.

📌 Week 2: Energy & Focus Mastery – Implement high-performance habits to sustain energy, sharpen focus, and eliminate distractions.

📌 Week 3: Stress & Anxiety Control – Learn cutting-edge neuroscience techniques to regulate your nervous system and maintain composure under pressure.

📌 Week 4: Workload Systems & Efficiency – Implement delegation, automation, and process optimization to free up time without dropping the ball.

📌 Week 5: Resilience & Mental Agility – Develop the mindset and tools to handle setbacks, uncertainty, and high-pressure situations with confidence.

📌 Week 6: Integration & Long-Term Success – Create a personalized roadmap to ensure lasting results beyond the program.

What You’ll Get

☑️ Lifetime access to the Inner Fortress Program pre-recorded core curriculum and protocols

☑️ Lifetime access to the Masterclass Bonus Vault to maximize your nutrition and problem solving

☑️ 6 x 60-minute 1-1 personalized coaching sessions and voice memo feedback from Carlos and Stefanie

☑️ 6 x 1-1 quick check-in calls for increased accountability

☑️ Advanced Notion Work Station that provides the templates, resources, and more you need to take action and apply what we teach

☑️ Personalized support and unlimited Q&A access from Carlos and Stefanie for the program’s duration

☑️ Customized TPL Tracker for in-depth feedback and accountability tracking

☑️ Detailed review of your Ethos

☑️ Written playbooks, cheat sheets, and templates with exact step-by-step instructions

☑️ Weekly checklists so you know exactly what you need to be doing every week

Who is this for?

Not everyone is going to be a great fit for the Inner Fortress Program.

You’re a good fit for this program if:

✅ You understand that showing up and putting in effort is required for true progress.

✅ You’re willing to commit and make dedicated time in your schedule.

✅ You have an open mind and are ready and willing to do what is necessary to get the desired results.

✅ You’re looking to create proof of your capabilities.

✅ You’re willing to reach out and get the help you need when you get stuck.

You’re not a good fit for this program if:

❌ You equate success with just showing up.

❌ You’re not willing to do the work that’s required to get the results you want.

❌ You’re looking for a quick fix. Everyone is different.

❌ You question more and act less.

❌ You don’t take responsibility and ownership for your results.

Hi, I’m Carlos.

I’m an attorney, U.S. Army reserve officer, certified Army Master Resilience Trainer, and high-performance coach for ambitious attorneys who refuse to let stress and overwhelm dictate their lives.

When I started my legal career in Washington, DC, I was ready to take on the world. But the long hours, high demands, and relentless pressure slowly drained my focus, energy, and sense of control.

I was constantly putting out fires—grinding through cases, handling difficult conversations, meeting tight deadlines—but at the end of the day, I had nothing left for myself. My mind was always racing, my body was running on fumes, and my personal life? It barely existed.

There was no time for family. No space for friends. No energy for second passions.

The stress wasn’t just exhausting—it was suffocating. And worst of all, I realized I wasn’t actually in control of my career. My schedule dictated my life. My clients’ needs took priority over my own. The pressure to perform left me with nothing but anxiety and burnout.

I knew something had to change.

So I did what I do best—I went all in on figuring it out. I studied neuroscience, psychology, and peak performance. I became a certified resilience trainer, helping soldiers, leaders, and attorneys develop the mental strength to operate under pressure. I experimented with every strategy possible—testing them not just in my legal career but in ultra running, combat sports, and leadership roles.

And that’s how True Progress Lab was born.

Now, I help attorneys and high performers take back their time, space, and freedom—without sacrificing their careers or ambitions. Because the truth is, high performance isn’t about doing more. It’s about creating inner control so you can lead, thrive, and actually enjoy the life you’ve built.

If you’re ready to reclaim your time and energy, let’s make it happen.

FAQs

  • We recommend setting aside a minimum of 30, 3 days per week for the duration of the program.

  • You’ll have access to the program materials for one year after you finish the program.

  • The Inner Fortress Program is for attorneys who want to win back their time and mental space so they can be at their best while balancing their professional life with their personal life.

  • Our approach places a critical emphasis on experiential learning, meaning you will acquire your own wisdom and proof of your capabilities by applying the principles and protocols to your life, not by just giving you knowledge.

  • I’m Carlos, Army reserve officer, Army resilience trainer, and attorney having trained leaders and soldiers on stress management, stress adaptability, and optimizing performance.

    It all started in 2014 when I began my legal career in the Nation’s Capital, a highly competitive legal arena and playground for attorneys. But behind the suits and ambition was constant overwork, stress, and running out of time.

    Enough was enough and I decided to change my lifestyle and inner chaos I felt.

    I delved into neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology, became an Army resilience trainer, and through lots of personal experimentation I developed a simple system that helped me and others win back their sense of inner control and time.

  • No experience required, only a willingness to learn and put in effort, and want to make a change.

  • Both myself (Carlos) and Stefanie (co-founder) deliver the live coaching sessions and accountability check-in calls. Who coaches which session is dependent on available scheduling and dates and times.

  • No refunds. This course is not for people who are on the fence or tire kickers or people who are just curious. It’s not for people who don’t have time or people with buyer’s remorse.

    It’s for people who are familiar with and have an intimate appreciation for our approach.

    If that’s not you, we ask that you don’t sign up.

    If you’re committed to the process and want to learn and apply everything we’ve learned in our system, you won’t need a refund.

    Thanks for your understanding.

  • Yes, you will get 1-1 live coaching sessions every week, accountability check-ins, and email and phone support.

  • Yes, approximately 25% of our alumni identify as neurodivergent.

    Studies have shown that improving resilience and emotional regulation are highly effective for mitigating ADHD symptoms.

  • You’ll get an email confirmation with welcome instructions and a link to access your student portal where you’ll be able to instantly view the modules, cheat sheets, and other resources.

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