Internal Pageant Prep

INTERNAL PAGEANT PREPARATION

 There are 3 major categories every pageant contestant must train in to attain the right knowledge, tools and skills to be fully prepared to compete and win a pageant. The first two are:

 Image/Branding – You are your own brand. The image and brand you want to portray to the judges is vital. Preparation in this area includes application/bio writing, wardrobe, hair & make-up styling, on and off-stage presence, modeling, interview skills and on-stage speaking. Anything that has to deal with creating the overall brand for yourself and outward appearance would fall under this category.

 Physical – Although physical preparation could technically fall into the Image/Branding category, building physical strength, stamina and healthy nutritional habits takes a separate set of skills, tools, knowledge and resources to use and master.

 Most contestants receive training to get prepared in the two categories above by a traditional pageant coach and personal trainer. They are crucial in developing major aspects of your skills and abilities to win a pageant, but there is one more category with 5 major components that will make or break you. Without proper preparation and mastery in this one category, it will be nearly impossible for you to win the crown.
Internal Pageant Preparation is the Key to Winning
In order for you to go into a pageant with peace of mind, confidence, clarity and feeling you are stepping into competition as the best version of yourself, you must prepare and have a solid foundation in the following areas:
  • Self-Acceptance and Love
  • Mental Conditioning
  • Emotional Strength & Intelligence
  • Clearly Defined Set of Goals for the Pageant and Title
  • Spiritual Growth and Guidance
Although traditional pageant coaching may touch on these areas, the reality is most coaches simply do not have the time to dedicate the energy and effort needed to make sure each other their contestants are strong and ready mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

 Stay tuned as I'm currently creating a workbook to help you enter the pageant with the ability to:
  • Have peace, be relaxed and have fun during the pageant
  • Fully confident in yourself, your talents and abilities
  • Focus on the moment, not the outcome
  • Handle and perform under pressure
  • Overcome adversity
  • Swap negative self-talk & criticism w/empowering words
  • Not falling into the comparison trap
  • Think and act like a winner
  • Know you have faith and peace in whatever the outcome
  • Have no doubt in your mind you are competing as the best version of yourself
A pageant coach and dear friend told me 80% of girls lose the pageant before they even walk on the stage and she’s right! The reason is due to their lack of a solid sense of self-worth and confidence in their talents and abilities to actually win the title. Don’t let yourself be one of them.

 If you want guidance on how to get help in the meantime to develop the above, email me and I will send you my free internal pageant prep resource and 40-day Self-love Journey if you'd like. hello@carolinamarie.com

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