The Developer
T.M. Jefferson is an author, educator, and transformational strategist who turned personal adversity into a blueprint for change. After facing the challenges of incarceration, systemic barriers, and personal reinvention, he emerged not just as a survivor but as a builder of systems designed to uplift others.
He is the creator of the Change The Game (CTG) Educational Program, a curriculum built from real-life experience and tested insight. His work blends raw truth, psychological empowerment, and culturally relevant strategy to help young people reclaim authorship over their stories
Jefferson, the author of several books, including the memoir Change The Game and the transformational guide Master The Game: The Supreme Principles of Power & Transformation. Through his writing, speaking, and curriculum design, he equips the next generation with tools to move through life’s challenges, build identity, and lead purposefully.
Whether in the classroom, on stage, or the page, T.M. Jefferson is committed to building what he never had: a roadmap for freedom, power, and legacy.
Empower Change
Hear from those who transformed their lives.
The CTG program helped me rediscover my purpose and direction.
Jordan M.
Florida
This program provided the tools I needed to succeed and break the cycle of recidivism.
Kim
New York
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the program?
Change The Game (CTG) is a 12-week educational and personal development program that helps participants identify who they are, shift their mindset, and build a foundation for lasting success. It combines storytelling, critical thinking, and self-assessment exercises designed to break old cycles and create new pathways toward purpose and power.
Who can participate?
The CTG Program is built for justice-involved youth, returning citizens, and anyone ready to make a shift in their life. It’s also used by schools, shelters, and community-based organizations seeking identity-focused, transformation-driven curriculum.
How does the program work?
Participants complete guided lessons from the CTG Workbook while engaging in group discussions, reflections, and activities. Each session builds on the last, moving from identity awareness to mindset change to power-building. The program can be led by certified facilitators or implemented in partnership with educational and correctional institutions.
What materials are provided?
Each participant receives the 118-page CTG Educational Workbook, along with supplemental facilitator guides, worksheets, and reflection prompts. Digital and print versions are available for both individual and group use.
How can I get involved?
You can support CTG in three ways:
Partner with us to bring the program to your school, shelter, or facility.
Sponsor participants by funding workbooks through our 6-City Tour Fundraiser.
Join the Movement by sharing the mission and helping expand the reach of identity-based transformation programs nationwide.
"Transformation begins the moment you decide your past doesn't define you." - T.M. Jefferson
Contact: info@ctgpro.org