Congratulations to Miss Iowa, Olivia Myers on her success at Miss America!
Olivia placed 2nd Runner Up to Miss America on January 24th which was broadcast live on TLC. Along with her 2nd RU placement she also won $20,000 in scholarship money for college! The last time Miss Iowa placed this high at Miss America was 1993!
Olivia did phone consultation training with Mental Management trainer Heather Sumlin in preparation for Miss America. With her training she received a Performance Analysis Journal, the book "With Winning in Mind" and the Audio CD "What Every Pageant Contestant Should Know First About the Mental Game".
Here is an excerpt from an interview she did for pageant coach Cathy Herd (the entire interview and more will be posted in our next pageant specific newsletter later on this month)
***What surprised you most about competing at nationals?*** Honestly, I was surprised that I felt so at ease. I expected to feel more nervous for my Miss America interview than for any previous one, but I actually felt more relaxed and in control than ever before. The same was true onstage. The competition at nationals was far more intense than at the state level, but by trusting my preparation and deciding to savor every moment, I was able to thrive in the competition rather than fret and fear it.
***Tell us about Mental Management and how did it help you during competition?*** Mental Management is a system for controlling the mind under pressure. It helped keep my mind clear and focused during competition, but I would say that it helped me even more prior to the pageant. Mental Management changed my self image in such a way that I could visualize myself as Miss America, and success became a mental reality before it actually happened. I was surprised how much this mental shift altered the way that I prepared and competed. When I walked into my interview, for example, I walked in "as Miss America" in my mind, which I think helped the judges see me in that role, too.
To learn more about how you can obtain Mental Management training for your pageant competition please call 972-899-9640 and talk to Heather Sumlin or send an email to info@mentalmanagement.com
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