Wonder. Purpose. Success.
We are often tempted to make sweeping changes to achieve our goals. However, the true power lies in intentional one-degree success strategies to create magical outcomes. These are the principles championed by John Guastaferro, an acclaimed brand strategist, TEDx speaker, executive coach, and creator of wonder.
At One Degree Connect, explore these one-degree principles to inspire your team, elevate your brand, and transform bold visions into reality.
Meet John Guastaferro
Welcome to One Degree Connect. I live each day awakening teams to new possibilities through the power of one degree micro-shifts. With experience collaborating with brands like Disney and Sony and enhancing nonprofits and coalitions, I am driven by one mission—to connect people to the extraordinary!
From keynotes to immersive strategic trainings, I combine award-winning business expertise with magic that I’ve shared in 14 countries to inspire your team in powerful ways. Along the way, you’ll uncover your own inner magic and achieve remarkable outcomes.
The Magical Triad
True success comes from aligning three core areas: Team, Brand, and Cause. Each on their own is important. Together, they are magic. The best part is that it doesn’t take massive strategies to get there—but rather small one degree micro-shifts. Wonder is one degree away.
John Guastaferro: Leadership in Action
• TEDx Speaker
• Award-winning Brand Strategist
• Certified Life Coach (CLC)
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)
• Honorary Doctorate Recipient
• 20+ years of Executive Leadership
• Experienced Trainer, Speaker, and Facilitator
• Member and Performer, The Magic Castle
The One Degree Difference
We are often tempted to make 180˚ shifts when things aren’t going as planned. Yet, extraordinary results are closer than we think—just one degree away. Similar to heating water from 211 to 212˚ to bring it to the boiling point, even a small one degree shift can create magical outcomes. It’s a topic highlighted in John’s book One Degree and is a guiding principle at One Degree Connect.
MISSION
Empower organizations to bring their team, brand, and cause into magical alignment through intentional one-degree strategies
VISION
A world where leaders share their inner magic to achieve meaningful purpose and transformative growth in work and in life
“John gave a terrific presentation to UCLA Bruin Professionals. He not only entertained us, he gave us substantive information on branding that we can all use. Everyone enjoyed it tremendously! As President of Orange County Bruin Professionals, I received countless compliments on finding such a great speaker. Highly recommended!”
“John provided a 3-hour strategy session for our Board and staff and I could not be more pleased. John is an experienced expert and an engaging speaker. He took complex and scary topics, like fundraising, and distilled them into simple and joyful tasks. He sparked imaginations by infusing magic into his talk and inspired my Board to think outside of the box!”
“John did an exceptional job of bringing our team together. His attention to our goals and desired outcomes made the day successful. His magic helped to solidify concepts and captured the attention of the team. We look forward to continue to working for future trainings and retreats.”
“John captured the attention our entire team of regional managers as he weaved magic, motivation, and the importance of “Brand, Team & Cause.” Each manager raved about how much his presentation touched them and gave them the drive to bring it back to their teams.”
“John is a great leader with a vision to strengthen communities and connect businesses to important social causes. People are still talking about the amazing keynote he delivered at the Rising Tide Summit.”
“John is an amazing motivational speaker who uncovers the parallels between the world of business and the world of magic. I’ve seen him in action in front of a large crowd—fantastic! If you want to inspire and energize your team, John is your man.”
“Multi-talented. Genuine. Creative. These all describe John’s personality and perspective. He’s such a pleasure to work with.”
“John is a talented and caring leader with a unique perspective to guide people and organizations to greater heights!”
“One Degree Connect intuitively saw our team’s vision, designed our website and collateral, and gave us tools to stay relevant with our philanthropy clients!”
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