Pageant Planet

Below is a simple recap of the the interview. This includes the introduction and the questions we asked Dawn. Dawn Frison-Cook is the American Elegance Lifetime Queen. She been involved in pageantry for 31 years and coaches all styles of interview & on-stage question and today she is sharing with us how to mentally prepare for interview. Where should a new contestant start while preparing for interview? What would be the first steps? What do you recommend for a seasoned competitor? How far in advance should one begin preparing? What type of self-talk should contestants have? If someone is feeling insecure about interview, what can she do to boost her confidence in herself? Do you think practicing interview alone is as beneficial as practicing with someone else? Would you recommend preparing for one-on- one style and panel style in the same way? How do you prepare for political and controversial type questions? Do you recommend having a list of important points about yourself that you should be sure to bri