Sparking Wonder in Your Success
On February 29, 2020, I delivered a one-hour leadership workshop for ProVisors of South Orange County. Weaving business insights and moments of...
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VIDEO: Keynote at 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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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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Greater Purpose and Wonder
Ever since I can remember, I have been drawn to creative ways to add more wonder to the world. I’ve traveled the globe performing magic and have...
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Virtually Amazing
On August 29, I had the pleasure of delivering a virtual keynote presentation for the amazing leaders of Integrous Women. It was focused on...
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Keynotes that Inspire and Entertain
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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A Magic of One Degree
Even the smallest shifts in our actions and mindsets can create extraordinary outcomes. It’s a topic I cover in my book One Degree and in my...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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VIDEO: The Power of Team, Brand, and Cause
Working with numerous corporate and nonprofit teams, I have seen that success boils down to three critical factors: TEAM, BRAND, and CAUSE...
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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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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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Marketing Awards
Each year, NAYDO (North American YMCA Development Organization) presents national awards to recognize excellence in communications, philanthropy...
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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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Staying True to Your Cause
Every great brand starts with a purpose—their reason for being. Starbucks started in a small storefront in Seattle in 1971 for the purpose of...
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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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