Diving into deep waters is not purely symbolic for David Colturi, it's literally his profession. An elite high-performance diver distinguished by perennial success with Red Bull Cliff Diving, David advanced from Rookie of the Year in 2012 to World Series honors by traveling the globe staring down ominous waters from heights of 90 feet — that's more than 10 stories in the air. Talking to resilience, discipline, and focus, David speaks about his own approach to performing under pressure while leveraging awareness, intention, and action.

An expert on overcoming mind and body challenges, David's positive outlook and passion for outreach serve as his basis for engaging with groups on universal themes of achievement, struggles, and even fear. From his time as a champion diver at Purdue University to his work coaching up-coming athletes, David stories connect with others, notably during recent TV anchor turns on ESPN+ and Peacock TV for international aquatics events.

David's perspectives on daily discipline:

Excellence starts from consistently repeated habits, more than any single act. Focus on the little steps to get there — one piece at a time, just 1% better today. Humans will do anything to avoid adversity, even though it makes us stronger, both physically and mentally. It's daunting to welcome difficulties, accept challenges, and find lessons to progress. Stay open, be ready, get better — fear is your friend.

Impressing audiences with calm yet vibrant confidence, David shares real-world insights for greater clarity, pulling together everyday methods for holistic well-being with reduced anxiety and lower stress. He talks through mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, movement and journaling, all building blocks key to developing grit and growth. David lives every day as the ultimate go-getter — motivated by excellence while living for joy and fulfillment.