Testimonials from Pageant Contestants
“Mental Management taught me a new way to approach my pageant and interview preparation. I learned that being in the right frame of mind was just as important as how I answer the questions. Heather Sumlin is a great mentor and the way she took a personal interest in me was something that I truly appreciated and valued. I felt very confident, calm and well prepared when I entered the interview room at Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen and I am confident that my training with Heather and Mental Management really helped me to feel this way!" Reilly Johannsen, Miss Texas' Outstanding Teen, 2011
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"Mental Management helped me so much in my preparations leading up to Miss Texas and during the competition. I used the techniques and tips I learned from Mental Management to keep my nerves under control in practice and the real performance. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the personalized interview training I did with Heather Sumlin. I always felt like interview was my weakness, but after working with Heather, I achieved my goal of winning overall interview at Miss Texas." Kendall Morris, Miss Texas 2011
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"Mental Management has given me a completely different outlook on competing and how I see every opportunity & obstacle in life. It has given me confidence and peace with who I am and what I can offer others. The mental tools I've been given are very adaptable, fun and easy to use. Mental Management has taken my competition to the next level, and truly helped me win Miss Texas." Ashley Melnick, Miss Texas 2010
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"Mental Management gave me the tools to control my attitude and mentality under pressure, so I can perform to my fullest potential." Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009
"Mental Management helped me immensely in my positive power thinking and attitude. But, what I really learned from Mental Management is how to maximize on opportunities as
"Mental Management helped me achieve a level of concentration and confidence that is necessary for anyone seeking the job of Miss
"I would highly recommend working with Heather at Mental Management to any contestant serious about winning. Not only will she guide you through the process of developing an effective mental game for competition, she will help you expand your goals beyond your current vision, and give you the support and encouragement you need while working toward them. She was a true asset to my pageant preparation and personal growth. I already have plans to utilize her services for my professional business ventures."
- Jennifer Neal, former Miss Iowa Contestant T10 '07, 2RU '08, 1RU '09, 2RU '10
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"Eight years ago when I won Miss Teen Texas, I learned the importance of being mentally prepared. In the pageant world, one's mental focus affects every category of competition, not to mention the impression that is left on others. I truly believe that had I not gone into the pageant fully mentally ready, I would not have won.
Mental well-being and preparedness can also be applied to life. How does one react in the workplace? At home? In tackling new tasks?
When I began working with Mental Management as Miss
Rebecca Robinson, Miss Texas 2008
“Your session was so very helpful-- I am looking forward to applying all of this to my preparations and I think this is just what I needed to keep me on track during the week. I listened to the freedom flight and couldn't hold back the tears at the end of the first disk- WOW! I am so glad you gave that to me - I think every pageant contestant needs to hear that, it really puts the power of mental management in perspective.” Devin Howell,
Mental Toughness for Pageantry Seminar:
"As a current titleholder, I can honestly say that the key components of life and competition are self-image, positive self talk, marketing, communication skills and setting goals. Lanny and Heather have done such a great job developing and teaching techniques that will assist you in focusing on what is best for you. After working with them, not only do I feel so confident in who I am and excited about who I am becoming. Thank you for an incredible life changing experience!" Stephanie Murray Smith, Miss
"Mental Management for Pageantry has provided me with practical information on staying mentally focused and confident during competition. I feel more confident than ever about entering Miss
"Mental Management gave me the tools to control my attitude and mentality under pressure, so I can perform to my fullest potential." Kristen Dalton, Miss North Carolina USA 2009
"Lanny and Heather, thank you so much for giving me the tools to turn my greatest weakness into my greatest asset!" Jessica Nolin, Miss Alaska USA 2009
"My experience at Eagle U with Lanny Bassham and his Mental Management program completely changed the way I prepare for, and think, during competition. I recommend the Mental Management program to anyone who wants to succeed!” Anastagia Pierre, Miss
"I am a goal oriented person. The goal getting skills I've learned in the Mental Management program are priceless! I know with persistance in following their simple steps I can attain any and all of my goals.” Lacey Minchew, Miss
"Not only was this an amazing experience with amazing people, but I also learned great tips in the progress! I truly feel prepared and more confident." Allison Kusenberger Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2009
"Mental Management taught me how to wear the crown even if I didn't win." "Mental Management was the best thing my parents have ever done for me by sending me." Taylor Schettler "Miss Colorado Teen USA 2009
"This seminar is extremely helpful and opens your eyes to many useful skills. After completing the program I feel more confident in myself and my abilities." Kelli Harral Miss Texas Teen USA 2009
"The Mental Toughness for Pageantry Program enlightened me with such insightful ideas and stratgies that will not only help me with pageantry but through my daily life as well. It is certainly effective and powerful - I would recommend it to anyone!" Scarlett Howell, Miss
"Mental Management has given me the most amazing experience and information throughout the week. Lanny and Heather, I can't thank you enough for being a big part in my journey to Miss Teen USA 2009." Kasey Staniszewski, Miss
"This being my second time with Lanny and Heather I can honestly say it helps when in competition! I really think this program us a big reason for my success. It helps to stay focused in competition and truly believe you're the best." Brittany Guidry Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2009
"Mental Management has inspired me to "think outside the box" and to see different layers in everyone. The positive skills that I have learned here will be very beneficial to me in every aspect of my life! You Guys ROCK! Mary Helen Caver, Miss
"Mental Management has been such an asset to my competition preparation. By using my personalized mental program, I will be able to go into my competition with a clear mind, do my best, and have the edge that I need to succeed." Kathryn Dunn Miss Frisco 2009
"The Mental Management System has been a real eye opener for me. I feel more prepared and confident for my future endeavours. This has been a great experience for me and I have learned a great deal of information to aid in my future. Thanks Mental Management!” Kristen Girault, LA
"I feel so accomplised in the fact that I have overcome problems as far as my goals go and also in things that are new to me that make me feel accomplished although I haven't even competed for my state title with this new information yet. I really and strongly recommend this program to all girls that are involved in pageants.” Barbie
"To often we know what we want but not how to get it. Through the Mental Toughness for Pageantry program, I learned life altering behavior changes that I will follow for the rest of my life. I believe through this process not only have I matured but I have become a better person."
"Mental Management has definitely been a life changing experience for me. It has taught me so much! I now know how to balance my conscious mind, subconscious mind and self-image in any situation!" Amberly Messier, RI
Group Seminar with Lanny Bassham & Heather Sumlin:
“The first word I think of when I think about the Mental Management seminar is inspiring. This was an experience that will help me reshape my life. It was really good to hear Mr. Bassham's story as to how Mental Management got started. I have already started to use the tools he suggested to change what I do when there is a decision to be made. His story was very encouraging and I plan to use the tools he has given us to help me make my year as Miss Plano as successful as possible." Adrianna Nelson - Miss Plano 2008, 2n RU to Miss
"I was SO excited to finally go to the Mental Management Seminar conducted by our sponsor and Olympian Lanny Bassham! I read his book "With Winning in Mind" and listened to Heather's CD "What Every Pageant Contestant Should Know First About the Mental Game" as soon as I got them, so I'd been anticipating the seminar for a while, and let me tell you, it was everything I'd hoped for and more. Lanny is so WISE. You can tell from his demeanor, his stories, and this thoughtfulness that he has so much life experience. He and his personal story were so inspiring, all of us gained so much confidence and drive from the seminar. I can't wait to start applying his methods to not just my Miss Texas preparation, but also to my life!" Brooks Dennard - Miss Frisco 2008, 6th at Miss
”The morning of the Mental Management seminar, I woke up feeling so excited. I did not even mind waking up so early because I was about to experience a life-changing event. I had seen and heard of how wonderful and helpful the Mental Management System was but I am glad to say that it was even better than I expected. Lanny Bassham and Heather Sumlin taught us numerous things about the mind that I had never even thought were relevant to physical performance. I went into that seminar expecting great things, and I am elated to say that my expectations of this seminar and system were greatly exceeded.
It was a memorable day full of myriad questions and detailed, thorough answers. Stories were told that left everyone in the whole room emotionally touched and in tears or laughing hysterically. I feel so lucky and privileged to have attended this seminar and have the opportunity to meet an Olympic gold medalist, Lanny Bassham, who is one the most intelligent and cordial person I have ever met. This is not only a system that I can use for pageantry; I can use it for all aspects of my life such as school, tennis, and my future career. I am truly thankful that Lanny Bassham offered a full day to help prepare us for the Miss Texas and Miss Teen Texas pageant. And I would like to extend another thank you to Heather Sumlin who helped us apply what we learned in the seminar solely to pageantry. It was a remarkable day that I will never forget! Thanks again to Mental Management Systems!!!" Lea Ciskowski - Miss Teen Frisco 2008, 4th RU Miss Teen Texas
"I hope you had a blessed and Merry Christmas. I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for spending a wonderful day with my daughter and I. Your insight and compassion for life is truly contagious. As we left your office after your mental management coaching with the MPFO/North
"I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend Lanny Bassham's Mental Management seminar. I didn't realize how much I really needed to hear the information Mr. Lanny Bassham presented until he began speaking to our group of pageantry competitors. By the end of the seminar, I was speechless! I've never learned such a valuable amount of information at one time that can be applied not only in competition, but in my personal life as well. I would recommend this seminar to anyone who wants to take charge of their mental game and better his or herself as an individual. Your life will truly be enriched by Lanny Bassham, his family and the information they work so willingly to provide." Heather Hodges, Miss Plano 2006, 4th RU to Miss
Every month we feature clients and students that have found ways to use Mental Management to help them reach their goals.
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