Created over 50 years ago by Timothy Gallwey, author of The Inner Game of Tennis, the method transformed how performance and learning is understood in sports, business and leadership.
Adopted by organizations such as Apple, AT&T, IBM and Coca-Cola, the methodology improves results by reducing interference rather than increasing control.
Today, it remains one of the foundational influences behind modern coaching practice.
“The Inner Game has had a profound influence on how I think about learning, performance and leadership.”
– Bill Gates
Every coaching conversation is unique. It requires clarity, a state of presence, and a heightened level of awareness from the coach or leader.
Like any activity that involves performance, it begins with a strong degree of self-confidence. Yet even the most experienced professionals are challenged by internal interference — excessive thinking, recurring doubt, and the pressure to do the right thing as quickly as possible.
Such interference prevents us from accessing and expressing our full potential.
The Inner Game for Coaching is designed to reduce that interference and refine how you perform as a leader or professional coach.
You will learn simple but powerful Inner Game tools and refine the way you use modules you already know. It will be a great opportunity to experience your coaching in a new way — with greater clarity, less effort, and a deeper trust in your natural capacity.
The most effective and high-performing professional coaches use the Inner Game as a foundational philosophy in their work.
“I don’t talk about it with the team,” Carroll says. “We don’t tell them about it, we just do it. We incorporate it into everything we do.”
Help clients reduce their own interference and increase potentials.
Avoid burnout and performance variability by balancing focus and awareness.
Respond with precision instead of reacting from fear or self-doubt.
Maintain stability and clarity in high-pressure moments.
At the heart of the Inner Game lies a simple and powerful equation:
Performance = Potential − Interference
Most coaching programs focus on just increasing techniques or learnings.
The Inner Game focuses on identifying and reducing interference (the internal noise that disrupts attention, listening and decision-making in real time), and expand potential constantly.
In today’s leadership and coaching landscape, there is no shortage of tools and frameworks. But many leaders and coaches quietly struggle with: People stuck in over-analysis, focusing on what is most important, performance anxiety, self-sabotage, over-efforting and burnout.
The Inner Game offers something different. Instead of adding more technique, it reduces interference. Instead of pushing harder, it strengthens trust. Instead of correcting constantly, it cultivates awareness.
Countries served by The Inner Game Institute
People attended our programs globally.
Years since the origin of Inner Game method
“It’s very open, relaxed, and fun, inspiring thoughtful reflection.this process allows me to pause, take a step back, and reflect on life and work, as well as how I approach daily tasks and interact with others. It’s a wonderful experience, and I’ve learned a lot from it.”
“The program was highly interactive and experiential in nature. The content is uncomplicated and simple. The concept is easy to interpret and apply in the real work. The program is a gateway to maximizing one’s potential and there were many who have already been impacted by Tim’s P=p-i”.
“This is an excellent opportunity for attendees to experience learning following interactions with the facilitator and other attendees. A surprising benefit to the program is the increase in self-awareness afterwards. Renato is an excellent facilitator and coach who delivers the program with enthusiasm and professionalism.”
“Unlike most other programs, the Inner Game is learned from your own direct experience.”
Gabriella Bravi, an Italian PCC-ICF coach, mentor and trainer, blends her passion for sailing with the Inner Game philosophy to develop high-performance teams.
With an MBA and a background in management consulting, she shifted focus to human capital, social transformation, and sustainable change. With over ten years of experience in The Inner Game method, where she had the opportunity to be trained directly by Tim Gallwey.
She co-translated The Inner Game of Work into Italian and hosts different Inner Game events in last years.
Renato Ricci, co-founder of The Inner Game Institute, has been instrumental in advancing the Inner Game philosophy. Working closely with Timothy Gallwey since 2012, Renato brings over 30 years of global expertise in leadership, coaching, mentoring, and executive development.
His work spans various international contexts, successfully training over 1,000 professionals globally.
Renato has significantly influenced executive performance and organizational culture across numerous countries, including the United States, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Russia, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Ukraine, Argentina, and Brazil. Additionally, Renato serves as a board member of Inner Game Resources USA.
November 12, 13 & 14 | 2026
9am – 1pm EST US (12 hours total)
US$1,160.00
US$1,340.00
US$1,610.00
1. The ticket value includes:
– Participation in our 3 sessions online event
– Exclusive access to our recorded videos
– Case studies and workbook
– The Inner Game Institute by Tim Gallwey will issue a certificate of attendance to each attendee who successfully completes all program steps.
2. If you have any doubts about the program or the registration process contact us:
info@theinnergameinstitute.com
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Reading the book “The Inner Game of Tennis” before the training is strongly recommended.
