Stop living on autopilot. D.T. Sturghill helps students, leaders, and dreamers think on purpose — and move from stuck to unstoppable.
Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, D.T. Sturghill knows what it feels like to be stuck. Now based in Jacksonville, Florida, he's a keynote speaker, mindset strategist, author, and mentor helping people shift their thinking and unlock what's next.
Through keynote speaking, mentorship, youth development, and leadership training, DT brings more than motivation to the stage — he brings a framework built on reflection, intentional action, and turning obstacles into fuel.
Every talk is built around one idea: your thinking shapes your life. DT customizes each message for the room — classrooms, conferences, and communities alike.
Breaking mental patterns and trading autopilot for purpose — DT's core message, drawn straight from his book Think On Purpose.
Practical tools for turning setbacks into stepping stones, built on DT's own story of getting unstuck.
High-energy sessions for students and young leaders on identity, confidence, and self-worth.
A step-by-step framework — reflection, action, and resilience — for real, lasting transformation.
A look at recent keynotes, panels, and school assemblies.
DT's podcast on mindset, growth, and living life on purpose — new episodes wherever you listen.
Two books built to help readers move from passive living to purposeful action.
A mindset reset for students, leaders, professionals, and dreamers ready to trade passive living for intentional growth — with tools to break limiting patterns and act with purpose.
Get the BookA playbook of reflection prompts and action plans to help you shift from feeling stuck to creating real influence — one intentional step at a time.
Get the Book“Working with DT Sturghill completely changed my perspective. Highly recommend.”
— K.M.“Professional, thoughtful, and genuinely effective. I saw results faster than I expected.”
— K.J.“This wasn't a motivational session… this was a mindset shift.”
— C.S.“I came in confused and left with clarity and confidence.”
— S.W.Book DT for your school, organization, or event — keynotes, workshops, and youth programming available.
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