Speaking Business. Sparking Magic.
Hi, I’m John Guastaferro. As an award-winning brand strategist, author, leadership coach, and professional magician, I believe we all have the power to connect people to the extraordinary! And it’s closer than we think—just one degree away.
Working with top brands and business leaders, I uncover pivotal one degree micro-shifts to connect three core areas of success: Team, Brand & Cause. When these are aligned, it adds wonder and purpose to all you do. I bring these concepts through captivating keynotes, trainings, leadership retreats, coaching, and consulting.
Meet John
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been drawn to creative ways to add more wonder to the world. I’ve traveled the globe performing magic and have dedicated more than 20 years of my career to inspiring teams, building brands, and helping communities.
Through it all, I am driven by one purpose: To connect people to the extraordinary!
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The Power of Three
Today’s consumers are looking for more than great products or services. They want to feel connected to YOU; to your BRAND promise; and to your social VALUES. That’s why it’s vital to synergistically connect three core areas: Team, Brand, and Cause. Each is important. Connected…they create WONDER!
Professional Services
INSPIRE YOUR TEAM
Reignite purpose, passion, and productivity in your team.
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CAPTIVATING KEYNOTES
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TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
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LEADERSHIP RETREATS
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EXECUTIVE COACHING
Lee Anne Maki
“Thank you John for showing us how we all have the power to connect people to the extraordinary. Your discussion on branding was illuminating and inspiring—and your magic was indeed impressive. Our entire advisory board now has a renewed focus to make the impossible—possible!”
Executive Director, UCI Center for Investment and Wealth Management
Vipe Desai
“People are still talking about the amazing keynote that John delivered at our Rising Tide Summit. He shared his expertise in a captivating way and showed us all how to spark magic in our team, brand, and cause. John is a great leader with an inspiring vision to strengthen communities and connect businesses to important causes.”
Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Kendra Puryear
“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 and inspired us all by infusing magic into his message!”
Developments In Literacy
Jason Spriggs
“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.”
Branch Manager, Vice President, Union Bank
Dita Shemke
“John’s workshop for our ProVisors executive meeting was fun, informative, insightful, and magical! It was refreshing to learn how to brand ourselves and businesses in such unexpected, well-thought-out, and creative ways. Thank you John for making our morning remarkable and inspiring.”
Group Leader, ProVisors, South Orange County
Stephanie Courtillier
“John was the closing speaker for our Integrous Women workshop where he left us all feeling inspired and WOW'd! John seamlessly weaves meaningful takeaways while keeping you engaged through his magic and natural presentation skills. His message of finding ‘one degree’ shifts transformed our perspective and even reinvigorated one of our members to finally land on her ‘life purpose!’ You just can't beat that.”
Founder, Integrous Women
Robert T. Lemen
“John gave a terrific presentation to our UCLA Bruin Professionals alumni group. He not only entertained us, he gave us some substantive information on branding that we can all use. I received numerous compliments on finding such a great speaker. Highly recommended!”
Senior Partner, Murtaugh, Treglia, Stern & Deily, LLP
Jana Cain, CFRE
“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.”
UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts
Sara Albiach
“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.”
Branding Strategist
Vince Corsaro
“Multi-talented. Genuine. Creative. These all describe John’s personality and perspective. He’s such a pleasure to work with.”
Global Executive Forum Resource
Richard Ward
“John is a talented and caring leader with a unique perspective to guide people and organizations to greater heights!”
CFP and volunteer leader
Leah Ersoylu, PhD
“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!”
President, Ersoylu Consulting
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TEAM
Re-energize your team and culture
BRAND
Amplify your brand promise
CAUSE
Elevate your purpose and values
News & Tips
Sparking Wonder in Your Success
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VIDEO: Keynote at Rising Tide Summit
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Keynotes that Inspire and Entertain
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