Energizing Keynotes
We all have the power to connect people to the extraordinary. On June 12, 2019, I brought this message to life through a magical keynote...
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VIDEO: Rising Tide Summit
On March 28, I delivered a 30-minute keynote at the Rising Tide Summit in San Pedro. Over 100 leaders, thinkers, and innovators were in...
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Leadership Workshops
In January 2020, I led a training session for ProVisors Orange County. Weaving business insights with moments of magic, I guided these amazing...
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Session for Fieldstone
What a great time leading a 4-hour session for leaders from the Fieldstone Leadership Network of Orange County. The interactive session focused on...
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VIDEO: Team, Brand, and Cause
Today’s consumers are looking for more than great products or services. They want to feel connected to you, your brand promise, and your social...
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VIDEO: About One Degree Connect
Your team is often the most underutilized aspect of your organization’s success. I help connect teams to greatness through entertaining and...
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The Magic of One Degree
Magic is something I’ve loved ever since I was a kid. Being an only child with a single mom, I’ve always gravitated toward creative outlets such...
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A Taste of One Degree
I love this photo of my daughter Emma (hard to believe she’s 11 now). I use this photo in my seminars, not only because it brings joy, but because...
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Leadership + Magic
I recently delivered a leadership keynote, infused with moments of magic, for members of the UCI Center of Investment and Wealth Management...
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The Power of Team
We know that a brand is much more than a logo. It’s the people behind your brand that are so vital. Each day, you have personal interactions with...
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Knowledge is NOT Power
Contrary to popular belief, knowledge is NOT power. Sharing knowledge in a way that inspires people, piques interest, and captivates curiosity IS...
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Speaker at NAYDO 2018
On April 26, I was a featured presenter at the 2018 NAYDO Conference on YMCA Philanthropy in New Orleans. This is one of the largest conferences...
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We often try to create massive results by making massive changes. However, the extraordinary is closer than we thing—just one degree away. Just as...
Read more Connecting Team, Brand, Cause
I had the privilege of bringing the importance of Cause, Brand, and Team two two organizations this week: the Association of Fundraising...
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New SWOT approach
The SWOT Analysis is a great process for any organization (or even to use for your individual leadership). The purpose of a a SWOT Analysis is to...
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Building a Culture of Philanthropy
I had several speaking engagements in Illinois this year. I was invited to be the featured speaker with the Association of Fundraising...
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Connecting People to the Extraordinary
When I’m not working in business, I travel the world as a professional magician and member of the world-famous Magic Castle. I have the honor...
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Marketing Awards
Each year, NAYDO (North American YMCA Development Organization) presents national awards to recognize excellence in communications, philanthropy...
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Core Concepts
Short on words…packed with power. I developed this “cheat sheet” to add clarity to these core concepts because I’ve seen many people...
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European Speaking Tour
In October 2017, I embarked on a 3-week speaking engagement across six European countries: France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, and...
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3 Tips to Tap Into Your Creative Side
Even since a young age, I knew that I had a creative side. I remember doing oil paintings at the age of 10, sketching Morro Bay with Prismacolor...
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Training and Team Building at OneOC
I’m honored to be an official trainer with OneOC, the largest and most comprehensive of the 250 volunteer centers nationwide. Based in...
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John Guastaferro Awarded CFRE Designation
For Immediate Release 6/1/2016 Alexandria, VA – CFRE International has named John Guastaferro as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)...
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