Media Release: English Translation:
Italian Publication of Michael Colgrass’ Book on Excellence in Performance

EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE - New skills for a changing world Edited by Anna Balestra

Michael Colgrass has created an easy-to-learn approach to personal development and creativity with his unique blend of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), music/theater techniques and self-hypnosis that has helped thousands of professionals sharpen their organizational and personal skills.

This book has exercises distilled from his 35 years of workshops for trainers, entrepreneurs, performers, managers, teachers and communicators in all fields. Filled with anecdotes from real life situations and exercises that can be immediately applied to practical life situations, Colgrass has come up with a time-tested method for helping professionals prepare for the rigors of competitive life and cope with the challenges of adjusting to a changing world.

Excellence in Performance was written at the urging of Colgrass’ workshop participants around the world who have found his techniques highly effective for:
· dealing with stage fright
· concentrating under pressure
· memorizing and organizing material
· addressing audiences with comfort and ease
· communicating persuasively

Comments on Eccellenza della Performance

“What impresses you immediately about Colgrass by reading his book and watching him conduct workshops with a large group, is his special kind of simplicity which never over-simplifies anything, because it originates from the depth and human quality of knowledge and feelings. That's why I believe that Michael is a kind of “medium” that we really need nowadays between North America and Europe (and between the best parts of those two cultural areas). Among his rich experiences are professional classical and jazz performance in New York as well as study at Grotowski's Theater Group in Poland. Yet, even today he does not stop studying, practicing, mixing, experimenting with different “landscapes”, disciplines, and languages. Without ever imposing himself as a model, Colgrass casts some light on the hard and at times invisible training path of the future.” dottor Sergio Di Giorgi, ETDF (European Training and Development Federation) Vice-President.

“‘Excellence in Performance: Life Skills for a Changing World” is a management skills course in disguise. Written in clear and direct language, Colgrass offers a variety of practical easy-to-apply exercises created from his world-wide experience as a professional performer and NLP trainer. Our managers and trainers at Arroweld will use these ideas for years to come.” - Mr. Mirco Gasparotto, C.E.O., Arroweld Italia S.p.a., Zanè, Vicenza.

“Michael Colgrass’ book is an excellent and entertaining guide to applying the tools of NLP in your personal and professional life. Michael draws upon his rich experiences as a composer, performer and trainer to provide a road map to excellence in an engaging and pragmatic manner. He is able to present fundamental NLP principals and key formats in a way that is both thorough and fun. At the same time, he offers many fresh perspectives and solid ideas on how to get the knowledge of NLP ‘in the muscle.’ I highly recommend Michael and his work.” – Dr. Robert Dilts, NLP researcher and expert, founder of NLP University and Dilts Strategy Group, Santa Cruz, California.