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

The Inner Fortress Program is for highly ambitious individuals and rising leaders who are tired of playing small and want to level up and seize opportunities.

Our approach places a critical emphasis on eliminating the root cause of playing it safe, which is FOPO. Unlike other programs that focus on improving communication skills and body language, we use evidence-backed techniques like stress inoculation training (SIT), exposure therapy, emotion regulation, and physiological resilience training to create rock-solid confidence and proof of your capabilities.

I’m Carlos Garcia, attorney by trade, US Army certified Master Resilience Trainer, and US Army reserve officer.

I have been training soldiers and leaders on resilience and emotion regulation for over 8 years.

It all began in college when I realized I had a bad case of FOPO stopping me from seizing opportunities. For years I played it safe and stayed quiet.

Enough was enough. Through years of personal experimentation, research, trial and error, and training soldiers and leaders, I developed a system to master that fear of rejection, failure, humiliation, and judgement and build the kind of natural confidence that it takes to speak up, take bold action, and become unstoppable.

This is an eight-week advanced program that will push you to the edge of your capabilities. It’s accelerated to create proof, fast.

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

Physical challenges include resistance training (e.g., calisthenics, weightlifting, resistance bands) and cardiovascular activities (e.g., running, swimming, biking). Since there is no one-size-fits-all approach, we tailor exercises to accommodate each participant’s physical limitations while still pushing their growth edge.

Mental challenges are carefully designed to build momentum and confidence early on, ensuring sustained motivation and success. These challenges replicate real-world situations that trigger fear and anxiety, such as speaking up in meetings, public speaking, navigating difficult conversations, handling tough questions, networking, and building relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership. Challenges take place both inside and outside the workplace, reinforcing skills in real-time environments.

Both myself (Carlos) and Stefanie (co-founder) deliver the personalized live coaching sessions and accountability check-in calls.

Each week you will meet with one of the coaches.

We answer all your questions and help you with every aspect of the program along the way.

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.

Throughout your training, you’ll face a series of challenges designed to push your comfort zone at varying levels of intensity. Our goal is to help you not only tolerate but thrive under increasing pressure.

We meticulously track your progress using data-driven tools, including trackers and charts, to identify key trends. The ideal trajectory follows a bell curve:

Phase 1: We start with low-discomfort activities (levels 1–3) to build momentum and early wins—reflected in the curve’s gradual incline.

Phase 2: As you gain confidence, we systematically increase the discomfort level (4–10), creating an upward trend on the curve as you expand your capacity.

Phase 3: With consistent exposure and repetition, what once felt highly uncomfortable (4–10) becomes manageable, and lower-discomfort activities (1–3) feel effortless—reflected in the curve’s gradual decline.

This structured approach ensures that you build resilience, recalibrate your internal thresholds, and ultimately become desensitized to the fear that once held you back.

Participants who complete our program are able to confidently speak up, present, network, engage and build relationships with senior leadership, and take on high-visibility leadership roles.

Some students choose to stay on for continued guidance and mentorship. This is completely optional and based on personal preference and needs of each participant.

You will have life-time access to the TPL Module Library, including any updates that go with it in the future.

All communications between coaches and participants are strictly confidential, meaning we agree not to disclose unless we have your permission to do so in advance.

Yes. During onboarding, you will take an in-depth assessment that will enable us to pinpoint your biggest areas of opportunity and customize your training for the duration of the program.

No. This system is designed for anyone in a professional setting. We prepare you for everything, including how to speak up confidently, build relationships with senior leadership, have those difficult conversations, handle tough questions, present on the fly, and lead with confidence.

No need to have taken any other courses or read any other books beforehand.

And we have all different kinds of members. We’ve helped professionals move up in leadership roles, entrepreneurs win clients, and highly ambitious individuals show up more confidently at work.

Book a call. In the call, we’ll establish a roadmap, get clarity on your biggest stressors and areas for improvement, and sign you up if you’re a good fit.

After sign up, you’ll get an email confirmation with welcome instructions and a link to access your member portal that has access to the TPL Module Library, trackers, charts, cheat sheets, and additional resources.