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Inner MBA®
Look Within. Go Beyond.
For professionals, entrepreneurs, and creators ready to grow into what’s next.
You know there’s something more for you. The Inner MBA helps you discover what it is and develop the inner capacities to pursue it.
A Six Month Program (In-person Event + Online Learning Sessions)
Beginning with 3 Days on October 23, 2026, and Continuing Online Through April 2027.
Early applicants save up to $1,400
IN-PERSON PROGRAM & ONLINE OPTIONS
Apply Today
In-person seats are first come, first served. Now enrolling our virtual option. Attend live from anywhere. In-person and virtual are both open now.
WHERE
International House Berkeley
Opening event followed by Online sessions through April.
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Early Enrollment Savings
Save up to $1,400 when you apply today.
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In Consultation with
Look Within. Go Beyond.
FOR THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, LEADING, AND READY TO BRING FORWARD WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS MOST
A Six Month Program from Sounds True and The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley
Beginning with 3 Days on Campus. October 23, 2026 and Continuing Online through April, 2027.
IN-PERSON PROGRAM
LIMITED TO 340 STUDENTS
First-come. First-serve. Apply Today.
WHERE
UC Berkeley Campus
Opening in-person event followed by Online sessions through April.
APPLY TODAY
Early Enrollment Savings
Save $2000 when you apply today.
340 in-person seats. Early applicants save $2,000 through June 5, 2026 — or until seats are gone.
Created in Partnership with
The moment this program is built for
You’ve built something. A career. A company. A body of work. A life that, from the outside, is mostly working.
But, somewhere along the way, something quieter has started to surface. A sense that the operating system that got you here, the willpower, the discipline, the figuring-it-out, is not the operating system that will get you to what you actually want next.
Most of us have a plan for growing our careers or businesses. Far fewer have a plan for our own inner growth.
Yet the way we think, respond, and see ourselves shapes everything we create.
The Inner MBA is an opportunity to do that deeper work, so you can move into your next chapter with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
This program is where you develop them, with people who are doing the same work, supported by faculty who have built meaningful lives on their own terms.
Your next chapter requires the next version of you.
Most of us know how to make a plan for what we want to accomplish next.
We spend far less time asking who we need to become to get there.
The Inner MBA starts there: with the inner patterns, assumptions, strengths, and ways of being that shape what you create on the outside.
“We spend so much time learning how to succeed in the world, but far less time understanding ourselves. That inner work can change what’s possible in every part of our lives.”
Tami Simon
FOUNDER OF SOUNDS TRUE
Your Inner MBA Compass
The Inner MBA Compass is your personal alignment tool, and it is about you. It shows you what’s in your way and helps you get clear on what is yours to do next.
You begin it at the Opening Event and return to it across the six months, as you and your answers change.
What Awaits You in THE PROGRAM:
Three day kickoff event followed by six months together online
OCTOBER 23-25 · IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL
A threshold event
Three immersive days, in person or live online, dedicated to your own growth and transformation.
Guided by Inner MBA faculty, you’ll step away from the demands of everyday life and begin exploring what matters most to you, what’s getting in your way, and what you want to create next.
Clarity about what is yours to build. Greater awareness, steadiness, emotional agility and the inner capacities that shape every decision you make.
You’ll continue developing your Inner MBA Compass, your personal tool for understanding what’s getting in your way, clarifying what matters most, and discovering what’s yours to do next.
OCTOBER 2026 – APRIL 2027 · ONLINE
From insight to real change
Personal transformation doesn’t happen in a weekend.
Over six months, you’ll have the opportunity to recognize patterns, practice new ways of thinking and responding, and turn what you’re discovering about yourself into meaningful change.
Maybe you know there’s something more
You might be growing a business and wondering what comes next. Your career may be working, but no longer feel quite like you. You may have spent years taking care of a team, clients, students, or family and realize you’re ready to make some space for yourself.
You don’t need to have a major problem to solve or a perfectly defined next step.
You just need to recognize the feeling that there’s something more — and be ready to find out what it is.
A moment to mark the chapter
We’ve designed the three day opening event to be the kind of moment you feel as a before-and-after an opportunity to mark this chapter of your life and work in a tangible way, alongside the people who will walk the next six months with you.
Inside the three days
Three Days at UC Berkeley
October 23–25, 2026
Day 1
FRIDAY
Arriving
The work begins with awareness — not as concept, but as the ground you stand on. Live teaching with Tami Simon and Jeremy Hunter sets the foundation, and you meet your cohort.
Day 2
SATURDAY
Going Deeper
Sessions with GGSC faculty translate decades of research on flourishing into practical capacities you carry into how you build, lead, and serve.
Day 3
SUNDAY
Beginning
You leave with your Inner MBA Compass underway, your cohort committed, and a clearer answer to the question you arrived with: what is mine to do?
Detailed schedule and venue information sent upon registration.
THE CURRICULUM:
Six modules to understand yourself more deeply and develop the inner capacities your next chapter requires.
60–90 minutes a week. Designed to integrate into your life, not interrupt it.
THE OPENING EVENT
Inner MBA Opening Event Schedule
- October 23–25, 2026
- International House Berkeley
Three days of teaching, practice, and connection with the Inner MBA faculty
LIVESTREAM Inner MBA Schedule
MODULE 1
What’s Mine to Do?
There are big questions before us today. How do we make sense of our work when AI is reshaping what work even is? How do we grow inwardly when the world gets louder every day? How do we bring our dreams, ideas, and visions into the world and do work that matters, while building the life we actually want?
You’ll clarify your vision, learn about your Reinventability Loop, Dare card, complete more work in your Inner MBA Compass and begin your first 2 week sprint.
MODULE 2
Foundations of Conscious Awareness
Learn to recognize the states that shape how you show up at work, from stress and reactivity to connection and regulation. You’ll identify your core values and the patterns that can pull you away from them.
You’ll also work with “The Intention–Results Map,” that reveals the gap between intention and outcome and where to intervene. The result is more intentional decision-making, clarity, and effectiveness.
MODULE 3
Emotional Intelligence and Being Your True Self
What does it mean to be fully yourself at work or in your business? In this module, you’ll explore emotional intelligence not simply as a set of skills, but as a way of becoming more deeply attuned to yourself and others.
You’ll learn to recognize and work with ego patterns and protective personas and discover how presence creates meaningful change. By bringing more of your True Self to your work, you can access clearer thinking, more creative ideas, wiser decisions, stronger relationships, and ultimately, more meaningful results and success.
A deliberate pause
Quiet Week · Integration
No new teaching. Space to absorb.
MODULE 4
Conscious Connection
Nothing meaningful is created alone. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, launching an idea, writing a book, or creating something you believe in, your ability to connect with others can determine how far your vision travels.
In this module, you’ll discover how kindness, compassion, gratitude, humility, deep listening, and conscious communication create the trust and relationships that bring ideas to life. You’ll learn to help people feel genuinely seen, valued, and supported.
The result is deeper connection, stronger relationships, and the ability to create the conditions for people, ideas, and businesses to thrive.
MODULE 5
Navigating Conflict and Hard Conversations
If you’re building something that matters to you, difficult conversations are inevitable. How you meet conflict can determine what happens next.
In this module, you’ll learn to lean into conflict with curiosity, empathy, humility, and courage rather than avoiding it or allowing it to escalate. You’ll discover how to find shared values and common goals, listen across differences, set healthy boundaries, and use apology and forgiveness to repair and strengthen relationships.
The result is greater capacity to navigate challenges, preserve what matters, and turn difficult moments into opportunities for deeper understanding, growth, and forward movement.
MODULE 6
Being an Agent of Change
This is not the end of the journey. It’s the beginning of what comes next.
Over the course of the program, you’ve been doing the inner and outer work of real transformation. You’ve clarified what matters, built your Inner MBA Compass, and completed several cycles of two-week sprints that have turned insight into action and ideas into meaningful progress.
Now, you’ll bring it all together. You’ll see what has changed, recognize the progress you’ve already made, and you have a clear framework for continuing to move forward. Whether you’re leading an organization, building a business, or launching an idea, you’ll leave with the clarity, courage, and practical process to keep creating meaningful results.
All sessions recorded and available within 72 hours. Live sessions thoughtfully scheduled across global time zones.
Personalized Support
1-1 Coaching & Live Learning
Dedicated support throughout your six-month journey, combining one-on-one guidance with the power of community and live instruction.
- Monthly Live Teachings: Learn from and engage directly with Inner MBA faculty
- 1:1 Coaching Session: A dedicated coaching session to support your idea building, personal growth and transformation
- Small-Group Sessions: For deeper practice, peer learning, and accountability
- Faculty Office Hours: Bring your questions and ideas directly to Inner MBA faculty for feedback and advice
You complete the program with
A credential that recognized inner development in the outer world.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll receive an Inner MBA Certificate of Completion, recognizing your successful participation in the six-month program. Your certificate can be included on your résumé, LinkedIn profile, and professional credentials.
Faculty
Walking with you for six months
A carefully gathered faculty of conscious business leaders, researchers, and inner development teachers who have built meaningful careers on their own terms and who are genuinely ready to share what they know.
Tami Simon
Founder of Sounds True
Jeremy Hunter, PhD
Self-Mastery Mentor
Emiliana Simon-Thomas, PhD
Science Director, Greater Good Science Center
Kia Afcari
Director of Greater Good Workplaces, Greater Good Science Center
Melissa Bernstein
Co-founder, Melissa & Doug; Inner MBA Entrepreneur in Residence
Lorna Davis
Former CEO & Chairwoman of Danone; B Corp Global Ambassador
Nataly Kogan
Bestselling author; creator of the Happier Method™
Raj Sisodia
Co-founder, Conscious Capitalism movement
Richard C. Schwartz, PhD
Creator of Internal
Family Systems
Chip Conley
Founder and Executive Chairman at MEA, NYT Best-Selling Author, Speaker
Tama Kieves, J.D.
Best-Selling Author
Blake Mycoskie
Founder of Toms Shoes
LeeAnn Mallorie
Founder and CEO of Guts & Grace
Additional faculty will be announced before the program begins.
Tami Simon
Founder of Sounds True
Jeremy Hunter, PhD
Self-Mastery Mentor
Emiliana Simon-Thomas, PhD
Science Director, Greater Good Science Center
Kia Afcari
Director of Greater Good Workplaces, Greater Good Science Center
Melissa Bernstein
Co-founder, Melissa & Doug; Inner MBA Entrepreneur in Residence
Lorna Davis
Former CEO & Chairwoman of Danone; B Corp Global Ambassador
Nataly Kogan
Bestselling author; creator of the Happier Method™
Raj Sisodia
Co-founder, Conscious Capitalism movement
Richard C. Schwartz, PhD
Creator of Internal
Family Systems
Chip Conley
Founder and Executive Chairman at MEA, NYT Best-Selling Author, Speaker
Blake Mycoskie
Founder of Toms Shoes
LeeAnn Mallorie
Founder and CEO of Guts & Grace
Additional faculty will be announced before the program begins.
Who is This Program For:
You’ve spent years building. Now it’s time to focus on you.
Whether you’re growing a business, navigating a career transition, exploring a new direction, or simply feeling called toward something more, the Inner MBA gives you the space and support to focus on your own transformation.
You are building or growing a business, a career, a body of work and you’re ready for your next chapter.
You have done a lot already, but know there is more in you.
You have hit a ceiling that willpower alone is not going to break through.
You are in a season of reinvention and want the support to do it well.
You want to reach new heights of fulfillment, at work, and in life.
You already know that who you are becoming matters as much as what you are achieving.
You’ve spent years showing up for your work, your family, your business, and everyone who depends on you.
Now imagine giving that same attention and commitment to your own growth.
What might become possible?
Many people spend years on the long private project of trying to figure this out alone, in programs, retreats, coaches, and more. What is different here is the container: a six-month framework, a peer cohort, and faculty who have built meaningful lives on their own terms.
The cost of doing nothing is its own number paid quietly, over years, in the patterns that do not change on their own, in the conversations that keep going sideways, in the ceiling that willpower alone is not going to break through.
We provide the room, the framework, and the faculty. You do the work. The outcomes belong to you.
340 in-person seats. Early-applicant pricing. First come-First Serve.
Two ways to attend in person
Choose your seat
Both tiers include your seat at the in-person kickoff event, the full six-month program, individualized 1:1 coaching, and a Certificate of Completion. Premium opens up deeper access.
Early-applicant pricing. In-person seats are limited, first come, first served. Can’t travel? Attend virtually, from anywhere.
Three ways to join
Choose your program
All three options include the full six-month program, individualized 1:1 coaching, and a Certificate of Completion. Core joins live online, with no travel required. Signature and Premium add your in-person seat at the kickoff event, and Premium opens up the deepest access.
Signature
Limited to 290 Students
For most readers, the right yes.
- In-person seat at the kick-off event · Oct 23–25
- Full six-month program · 6 modules + Quiet Week
- Two 1:1 coaching sessions
- Monthly live teaching + small-group sessions
- Office hours with core faculty
- Global cohort + alumni network
- Certificate from GGSC + Sounds True
$5,795
Only $3,995 or
$425/mo
Save $1,800 · Early-applicant pricing
$425/month for 10 months · approximately $14/day
Premium
Limited to 50 Students
For those who want to go all in.
Everything in Signature, plus:
- Private dinner with faculty
- Four 1:1 coaching sessions (twice the access)
- 1:1 Special coaching sessions with Tami Simon & Jeremy Hunter
- Premium small groups across all six months
- Peer networking sessions
$7,795
Only $5,995 or
$625/mo
Save $1,800 · Early-applicant pricing
$625/month for 10 months · approximately $21/day
Core
Live online · Attend from anywhere
The full program, joined online.
- Live online access to the opening event · Oct 23–25
- Full six-month program · 6 modules
- One 1:1 coaching session
- Monthly live teaching + small-group sessions
- Office hours with core faculty
- Global cohort + alumni network
- Certificate of Completion from Sounds True
$3,795
Only $2,595 or
$265/mo
$1,200 Savings · Early-applicant pricing
$265/month for 10 months · approximately $8.84/day
Signature
Limited to 290 Students
For most readers, the right yes.
- In-person seat at the kick-off event · Oct 23–25
- Full six-month program · 6 modules
- Two 1:1 coaching sessions
- Monthly live teaching + small-group sessions
- Office hours with core faculty
- Global cohort + alumni network
- Certificate of Completion from Sounds True
- Access to Inner MBA Masterclasses
$5,795
Only $4,395 or
$445/mo
Save up to $1,400 · Early-applicant pricing
$445/month for 10 months · approximately $14.84/day
Premium
Limited to 50 Students
For those who want to go all in.
Everything in Signature, plus:
- Private dinner with faculty
- Four total 1:1 coaching sessions (twice the access)
- 1:1 Special coaching sessions with Tami Simon & Jeremy Hunter
- Premium small groups across all six months
- Peer networking sessions
- Access to Inner MBA Masterclasses
$7,795
Only $6,395 or
$645/mo
Save up to $1,400 · Early-applicant pricing
$645/month for 10 months · approximately $21.50/day
Live online attendance is included in every tier for those who cannot make it to the in person event.
Not Sure Which Inner MBA Experience Is Right for You?
Talk it through with a member of our team.
Payment plans are available for all tiers.
APPLY BY
October 22, 2026
Save up to $1,400 — or until 340 seats sell out, whichever comes first.
OPENING EVENT
October 23–25, 2026
The International House Berkeley. Three days in person.
ONLINE PROGRAM
Oct 2026 – Apr 2027
≈ 60–90 minutes per week. All sessions recorded.
You know there’s something more. It’s time to discover what it is.
Apply now for the Inner IMBA. Early-applicant pricing. AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME.
340 in-person seats available
You’ve Made It This Far. Still Have Questions?
You’ve read about the program, the experience, and what’s included. But sometimes a web page can only tell you so much.
If you’re still wondering whether Inner MBA is right for you, let’s talk.
Book a one-on-one call with a member of our team. Bring your questions about the program, coaching, time commitment, tuition, payment options, or anything else you want to know.
Frequently asked
Common questions
- Do I need an MBA, or specific work experience?
No. The Inner MBA is open to professionals across roles, industries, and career stages. The application helps us understand fit, not credentials.
- What do I need to know about the opening live event at International House Berkeley?
Registration opens at 5 pm PT on Friday, October 23rd, with the first session commencing at 7 pm PT. Sessions will run from 9 am to 5 pm PT on Saturday, October 24th, with a cocktail function for all guests until 7 pm PT. On Sunday, we will gather for a continental breakfast at 8 am PT, with the event concluding at 12 pm PT. Speakers include core faculty members and guests.
- Is travel and lodging included?
You are responsible for your own travel and lodging. Recommended hotels near the event location are shared with accepted applicants.
- What if I cannot travel to the In-Person Event?
The Inner MBA cohort spans more than 90 countries, and we know travel is not always possible. Live online attendance is included in every Signature and Premium tier, and all sessions are recorded and available within 72 hours. Wherever you’re joining from, you’ll be welcomed in.
- What is the time commitment after the opening event?
About 60–90 minutes per week for the six-month online program.
- Is financial aid available?
Limited scholarships and payment plans are available. Email innermba@soundstrue.com.
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