The Inner Game of Leadership

This one-day executive education program – taught by two of Dominican’s most popular instructors – is designed to equip managers with the tools to unlock potential, both in themselves and their teams, while addressing the underlying challenges that hinder decision-making and performance. By integrating Tim Gallwey’s Inner Game principles with an exploration of the role of fear in leadership, participants will learn how to: 

• Overcome self-imposed barriers to performance
• Navigate fear constructively to make more intentional decisions
• Foster a culture of psychological safety and trust within their teams 

The morning session focuses on identifying and minimizing self-interference to maximize individual and team potential, while the afternoon session examines how fear shapes decision-making and team dynamics. Together, these sessions provide a holistic approach to enhancing leadership effectiveness in high-pressure environments. 

This program is designed for all levels of managers who seek to enhance their leadership effectiveness by mastering performance principles and navigating fear-driven challenges in decision-making. 

Program Schedule

Morning Session: Unleashing Potential with Tim Gallwey’s Inner Game Principles - Instructor: Jorge Choy 

Learn how to maximize performance by addressing the inner obstacles that hinder success. Based on Tim Gallwey’s renowned Inner Game principles, this session will: 

• Explore the concept of self-interference and its impact on performance
• Provide tools to cultivate focus, trust, and presence
• Demonstrate how to unlock potential in both individuals and teams 

Afternoon Session: The Role of Fear in Decision-Making - Instructor: Guryan Tighe 

Fear is a natural part of leadership but can often hinder effective decision-making and team dynamics. This session delves into the psychology of fear, providing insights and strategies to harness it constructively. 

Learning Outcomes 

• Foster a growth mindset
• Build resilience and confidence
• Enhance team collaboration and trust
• Access unknowns and uncertainties to enable intentional purpose-driven leadership
• MICRO (Individual): Reframing Your Relationship with Fear. Move from Reaction to Response.
• MACRO (Corporate / Organizational): Ecosystems of Value, shared agendas and collective empowerment (win-win) 

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for all levels of managers who seek to enhance their leadership effectiveness by mastering performance principles and navigating fear-driven challenges in decision-making. 

Date and Location

To be announced.

Fees

Program fees are $1,900. Includes tuition, course materials, breakfast and lunch.

Discounts

• Early Bird Discount: 10% discount ($190) for registrations received before March 21, 2025.
• Group Discount: 20% discount ($380) for 2 or more individuals from a single organization.
• Alumni Discount: 30% discount ($570) for Dominican University of California degree program alumni. 

Note: Only one discount may be applied per participant.

For any questions, please email ils@dominican.edu or call (415) 482-1918.