Conquer your fear of rejection.
Become unstoppable.

Equip yourself with ancient and modern evidence-backed protocols to upgrade resilience and turn hesitation into boldness.

Become invincible to fear of judgment and failure and 3x your opportunities.

FAR

Focus

Prioritize what matters most. In high-pressure environments, distractions can derail progress. This means identifying key objectives, developing clear thinking, and filtering out unnecessary noise.

Action

Take decisive, calculated action. Action is essential because hesitation can lead to missed opportunities. This means speaking up, making the ask, taking on those projects and leadership roles, and seizing opportunities.

Review

Military operations end with after-action reviews (AARs), where teams analyze what worked, what didn’t, and what to do next. This is the time to reflect on outcomes to learn and improve and build systems to refine, reiterate, and automate.

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What clients are saying about
the Inner Fortress Program

  • “Carlos' program works."

    His mental challenges made me more confident and proactive at work, leading to better networking and great opportunities. I landed a new job in just 8 weeks and finally closed that deal with a business partner.

    The Inner Fortress System was key in managing stress and anxiety. If you want results with the right tools and guidance, Carlos is the coach for you. His daily support and accountability can get you where you want to go.

  • “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.

    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.

  • “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 12 weeks, I felt ready for more responsibility and was assigned a new team at work which led to a bonus and recognition.

  • "Anyone looking for a leg up, these protocols are exactly what they're looking for."

    As a former military guy, I love the checklists and the structure of the emotion and nervous system regulation protocols. They’re structured in am manner where there’s no ambiguity. If you’re feeling this way, do this. In my life simplification is what I’m about, less is more. This aligns with what your protocols provide. It’s science-based but it’s not going to wear you down. You can give these protocols to anyone and they would be able to follow it easily.

Are you done with…

Hiding from visibility opportunities like public speaking or leading big projects because the judgment feels too risky?

Biting your tongue in front of leadership instead of speaking your mind, and watching your brilliance fade into the background?

Watching as your bolder peers steal the spotlight, the gigs, and the clients—even though you know you’re just as capable?

Tiptoeing around, saying “yes” to please, while those bold moves you could make just pass you by?

Feeling like office wallpaper, while those plum promotions and high-paying clients get handed to anyone but you?

Over-analyzing every little thing people might think of you, keeping you stuck in indecision and from taking action?

Dodging conflict, making it harder for others to trust you with bigger responsibilities?

Are you ready to …

Show up as the leader everyone listens to, respects, and remembers—getting you noticed (and rewarded) in all the right ways.

Laugh in the face of uncertainty and rejection—because, really, they’re just fuel for your next big win.

Become immune to other people’s opinions and laser-focused on what you want: that promotion, dream clients, and bigger paychecks.

Ask for what you deserve without a hint of hesitation—promotions, raises, new opportunities, you name it.

Step into the spotlight without breaking a sweat, owning the stage in every meeting, pitch, and presentation.

Speak up like you own the room (because let’s be real, you do), making your voice and ideas impossible to ignore.

Go for what you actually want—no apologies, no overthinking, just confident moves all the way to the top.

You can either be judged for taking risks and putting yourself out there or ignored and invisible for staying on the sidelines.

Our secret sauce

At TPL, we’ve perfected the recipe to prove your badassery. Here’s our secret sauce:

Physical Challenges. Nothing builds grit like making yourself suffer (on purpose). Doing tough stuff pumps up your willpower, thanks to that handy brain bit—the anterior mid-cingulate cortex (aMCC, if you’re feeling fancy). Pushing through intense physical training is the ultimate mental bootcamp. It’s like booting out your inner quitter and replacing it with a resilient, one-track-minded champ.

Mental Challenges. We’ll throw custom challenges your way to help you face your stress monsters head-on. Slowly but surely, you’ll get used to that discomfort, making rejection feel as insignificant as a breeze. Think of it as exposure therapy, but way cooler—you’ll be primed to chase opportunities you’d usually shy away from.

Live Learning. Two veteran coaches with 20+ years of experience will push you in real-time. Expect personalized coaching, practice, and feedback that keeps you sharp. It’s like a performance-enhancing shot of accountability and “we’ve got your back”—the kind that actually sticks.

Spiral Learning. This isn’t a “learn it and lose it” deal. With spiral learning, every skill connects and builds on the next, so the lessons actually sink in. The modules wrap around each other like a well-oiled machine, reinforcing skills, making them stick, and keeping you in peak form without burnout.

Energy Optimization. Let’s face it, your success and happiness are powered by the energy you produce, both in quantity and quality. Imagine having more positive, laser-focused energy to crush it at work and in life—now, what if that energy was missing? To optimize it, we push beyond our comfort zones and recharge like pros, ensuring our energy is not only stronger but ready for the next big leap.

What you’ll learn

01 Ethos

Build unstoppable purpose.

Think of it as your personal playbook—the ultimate guide to cutting through the noise. When life’s throwing curveballs, it’s your rock-solid anchor, keeping you laser-focused on what truly matters. No second-guessing, no sidetracks—just clarity, purpose, and resilience in one single document.

02 Physical Energy

Fuel your body, power your mind

It’s your fuel tank, your powerhouse, your go-go juice! It’s the physical spark that lifts your mood, sharpens your resilience, and keeps you charging forward, even when life throws a little rejection your way.

03 Emotion & Nervous System Regulation

Activate calm and clear thinking on demand.

Keep your cool when life throws you curveballs, bounce back from setbacks, and shrug off rejection like a champ. When the pressure’s on, you’ll stay sharp, make killer decisions, and tap into the best, most resilient version of you.

04 Confident Communication

Command presence.

Speak up, tackle those tough talks head-on, stand your ground with confidence, and build rock-solid trust that leaves no room for doubt—so you can be as rejection-proof as a bulletproof vest, no matter what life throws at you.

05 Advanced Systems

Increase inner control with time and focus.

Build rock-solid systems that make you rejection-proof, boost your problem-solving skills, and give you that unshakeable inner control. When you’re dialed in and structured, setbacks become speed bumps, not roadblocks.

What’s covered

Our 12-week coaching program blends timeless wisdom from ancient philosophy with cutting-edge insights from psychology and neuroscience, distilled from peer-reviewed research into simple, actionable strategies you can master and apply effortlessly.

Week 1 - Assessments, Clarity & Roadmap

Week 2 - Unmasking FOPO

Week 3 & 4 - Ethos

Week 5 & 6 - Physical Energy

Week 7 & 8 - Emotion & Nervous System Regulation

Week 9 & 10 - Presence & Confident Communication

Week 11 & 12 - Advanced Systems

Every week, you’ll be tasked with engaging in physical and mental challenges with real people where you’ll stress-test the protocols, strategies, and tactics we teach you so that you acquire experience, wisdom, and proof of your capabilities.

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 focus, mood, presence, and communication

☑️ 12 x 60-minute 1-1 personalized coaching sessions and voice memo feedback from Carlos and Stefanie

☑️ 12 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.

FAQs

  • We recommend setting aside a minimum of 30-45 minutes, 4-5 days per week for the duration of the 12-week program.

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

  • The Inner Fortress Program is for anyone who is highly ambitious and tired of playing small and letting opportunities slip away.

    You’re going to learn how to sustain motivation, build natural confidence, activate calm and clear thinking on demand, know what and how to say it, and build self-sustaining systems so that change becomes a lasting reality.

  • Our approach places a critical emphasis on experiential learning, meaning you will acquire your own wisdom and proof of your capabilities by overcoming both physical and mental challenges.

    We are the film directors, but you will be the writer, producer, and action hero of your movie.

  • Hi, I’m Carlos Garcia, Army officer, Army resilience trainer, and attorney having trained leaders and soldiers on all things emotion regulation and resilience.

    It all began way back in college all the way through law school and early in my legal career when the fear of other people’s opinions (FOPO) took a hold of me and wouldn’t let go.

    Then, enough was enough. Through years of research, personal experimentation, endurance and combat sports, and teaching emotion regulation and resilience in the Army, I developed a proven system to go from playing it safe to seizing opportunities.

    I’ve learned that people are prepared enough and have the required skillset. What’s holding them back is FOPO—whether it’s speaking up, making that critical ask, having the difficult conversations, taking on more leadership roles, building key relationships, or public speaking,

  • The program contains pre-recorded modules that must be completed before each live coaching call. It takes 12 weeks.

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

  • Physical challenges include rigorous physical training, such as jogging, cycling, swimming, rowing, calisthenics, weight training, CrossFit, and others. There is no one-size-fits all approach. Each student has unique capabilities and situations and we work closely in ensuring that students pick the right activities that make sense for them.

    Mental challenges include activities that mirror events that cause fear and anxiety. If it’s public speaking, we create challenges around that, with real people (not friends or family). We increase the discomfort level as students get more comfortable, while students learn to apply the protocols we teach them under pressure.

    The result? Comfortable in the uncomfortable, clear thinking under what was once clouded judgment.

    Other mental challenges can relate to having difficult conversations, speaking up, taking on more responsibility and being in the spotlight, handling tough questions, building key relationships, leading meetings, making sales pitches, and/or making critical asks.

  • Both myself (Carlos) and Stefanie 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.

  • Students in our program engage in various physical and mental challenges that are designed to test their comfort level, become desensitized to their stressors, and build comfort in the uncomfortable.

    With that in mind, challenges and progress are quantified by comfort level. Students are making true progress when they are no longer uncomfortable with the challenges we give them.

    Challenge level goes from 1 (most comfortable) to 10 (most uncomfortable).

  • 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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