Get Insigh by mentor Retd. Lt. Dr. Rita Gangwani
Rita Gangwani nicknamed as GURU-COOL by her students is an inspiring Indian Motivational speaker, Author, Pageant coach, Etiquette consultant, Actress, Healer and Enterpreneur of International repute. Ranked very high amongst Indian motivational speakers, her seminars and workshops are well known for their high quality content backed by her unique and entertaining style of delivery. She has been an expert as well as a jury for many prestigious national and international beauty pageants and contests. She has trained many aspiring models Beauty Pageant contestants, some of whom have gone on to represent India at various very prestigious pageants and contests all over the world.
For her exemplary work and commitment, she has been honored by prestigious decoration year after year. To name a few, Rajiv Gandhi Lifetime Achievement Award, Lord Beden Powell National Award, National Award by Journalists association of India, Aadhi Abadi Award, Indian Icon, Women role model Award, Apar sewa samman, Rashtriya Sanskar Bhushan, Jewel of India, Kesari Woman, Indian Shakseeyat Award, PHD premia award and many more. She is also designated as one of the top ten thinker of India by MTC Global.
A mentor or a coach plays a very important role for any participant going for a beauty pageant. A mentor juggles through many roles such as being a teacher, advisor, role model, coach, confidante, and a cheerleader. Believe me, its not an easy job as the contestant goes high and low with their emotions. I personally hold the hand of my mentees and teach them how to lead extraordinary lives through the power of living in the moment. I educate and inspire with a blend of wisdom, insight and humor. By the grace of god i have been instrumental in helping countless students dramatically improve and enhance skills, performance, confidence, self-worth and find their dreams.
2. Do you keep any criteria of accepting someone as your student or its open for all. In other words you think that anyone can be Miss India or we need atleast some basic standards, also if someone is not how you deal with them?
Frankly, other than pageant, I accept ALL students for my personality Development Modules. As life comes in all shapes and sizes, and that’s what makes life beautiful. However, there is a selection criteria I follow before I take a student for a pageant under my wing. For any high end pageant like Miss / Mr India, Miss diva, etc you have to fit into an international mould. The basic requirements are height and age. The minimum height for girls has now been reduced to 5 feet 3 inches and minimum for boys is 5 feet 7 inches. The age limit for miss India is 18-25 and for miss diva its 18 to 27. For male pageant its 18-27 as well. You need to have clear skin, healthy hair, fit body and above all self confidence. Your complexion or whether u have reading glasses etc does not matter.
2. Do you keep any criteria of accepting someone as your student or its open for all. In other words you think that anyone can be Miss India or we need atleast some basic standards, also if someone is not how you deal with them?
Frankly, other than pageant, I accept ALL students for my personality Development Modules. As life comes in all shapes and sizes, and that’s what makes life beautiful. However, there is a selection criteria I follow before I take a student for a pageant under my wing. For any high end pageant like Miss / Mr India, Miss diva, etc you have to fit into an international mould. The basic requirements are height and age. The minimum height for girls has now been reduced to 5 feet 3 inches and minimum for boys is 5 feet 7 inches. The age limit for miss India is 18-25 and for miss diva its 18 to 27. For male pageant its 18-27 as well. You need to have clear skin, healthy hair, fit body and above all self confidence. Your complexion or whether u have reading glasses etc does not matter.
Its heart wrenching to refuse a student. I don’t believe in showing them wrong dreams, better to face the reality at the beginning than getting hurt in the end. Incase I find that their weakness can be improved, for example their weight, skin etc, I give them a time frame to get back to me with amendments and if their problem is non fixable eg height etc, I advise them to try parallel careers like print modeling, advertisements, web series etc.If u use the right method of counseling, u encourage them all the more rather than hurting their self esteem
3. Most common problem we see today is to handle success? Any mantra for that?
Unfortunately we at the moment are dealing with Instant generation. They want everything instant like instant noodles and instant coffee. They lack patience; They do not realize that instant success is a momentary pleasure. Its easy to find success but very difficult to maintain it. U need experience and hard work to maintain that. Successful people are influencers and people look upto them. So, one needs to keep raising their bar and standard every time to match their expectations.
If u walk with your head in the clouds you are bound to fall. Therefore its very important not to forget your roots . always remain humble and approachable to everyone. Never ever forget people who held your hand through your journey. The more humble u are the more you will be appreciated. Don’t forget success has feet, it can easily walk away to someone else in seconds. So keep working on your self and always be grateful.
Unfortunately we at the moment are dealing with Instant generation. They want everything instant like instant noodles and instant coffee. They lack patience; They do not realize that instant success is a momentary pleasure. Its easy to find success but very difficult to maintain it. U need experience and hard work to maintain that. Successful people are influencers and people look upto them. So, one needs to keep raising their bar and standard every time to match their expectations.
If u walk with your head in the clouds you are bound to fall. Therefore its very important not to forget your roots . always remain humble and approachable to everyone. Never ever forget people who held your hand through your journey. The more humble u are the more you will be appreciated. Don’t forget success has feet, it can easily walk away to someone else in seconds. So keep working on your self and always be grateful.
4. Any tips for our beautiful ladies a housewife or a working women how to carry themselves?
Women often take on so many roles in their lives–caregiver, provider, housekeeper, partner–that it’s hard for them to focus on themselves. Finding the time, energy, and motivation to take care of themselves can be difficult, but there are many small things you can do to help the flow of energy and moods to remain on track. A housewife should never think she should not be concerned about her looks just because she is not going to step out from the house too often!
It is usually said that the way we look largely affects our feelings and self-confidence. You can begin your journey of self-grooming by buying necessities for yourself. Yes, basically because a lot of housewives have a habit to adjust with whatever is available. Love yourself, indulge yourself and keep a bit for your grooming.
It is seen that many women leave their hair attended. Applying oil, getting a spa with proper shampooing to attain a better texture will help u a lot. Having your hairstyle changed to something unusual is great way of starting the grooming journey.
No matter whether you are a working woman or just a housewife, it is important for you to exercise and intake optimal level of nutrition in form of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, drinking loads of water and other healthy habits like performing meditation can make your face look much shinier and glowing.
Many a times some common portions like nails of feet and hands and body hair are left unattended by housewives. These things are very crucial is making you look maintained.
While a lot of makeup is not at all the key to look appealing, having no makeup on is also not a good choice for housewives. You can put on some mild products like eyeliner, lipstick and perfume to look ready for the day.
Also, it is very important that you have right choice of clothes at your reach, keep all your apparels, even the ones that you wear only in indoors ironed and washed properly. You should not look a bunch of mess in crumpled pajamas when someone knocks your door next time.
Whatever you do should increase your self-esteem and also appear to be motivating to others. A housewife can also opt to peruse her hobbies to groom the way she is, doing so will give you some more time to build that confidence you have been craving for! Take some time off face book, television etc and invest your time to upgrading yourself by reading, listening to podcasts and viewing shows that enhance your knowledge.
Women often take on so many roles in their lives–caregiver, provider, housekeeper, partner–that it’s hard for them to focus on themselves. Finding the time, energy, and motivation to take care of themselves can be difficult, but there are many small things you can do to help the flow of energy and moods to remain on track. A housewife should never think she should not be concerned about her looks just because she is not going to step out from the house too often!
It is usually said that the way we look largely affects our feelings and self-confidence. You can begin your journey of self-grooming by buying necessities for yourself. Yes, basically because a lot of housewives have a habit to adjust with whatever is available. Love yourself, indulge yourself and keep a bit for your grooming.
It is seen that many women leave their hair attended. Applying oil, getting a spa with proper shampooing to attain a better texture will help u a lot. Having your hairstyle changed to something unusual is great way of starting the grooming journey.
No matter whether you are a working woman or just a housewife, it is important for you to exercise and intake optimal level of nutrition in form of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, drinking loads of water and other healthy habits like performing meditation can make your face look much shinier and glowing.
Many a times some common portions like nails of feet and hands and body hair are left unattended by housewives. These things are very crucial is making you look maintained.
While a lot of makeup is not at all the key to look appealing, having no makeup on is also not a good choice for housewives. You can put on some mild products like eyeliner, lipstick and perfume to look ready for the day.
Also, it is very important that you have right choice of clothes at your reach, keep all your apparels, even the ones that you wear only in indoors ironed and washed properly. You should not look a bunch of mess in crumpled pajamas when someone knocks your door next time.
Whatever you do should increase your self-esteem and also appear to be motivating to others. A housewife can also opt to peruse her hobbies to groom the way she is, doing so will give you some more time to build that confidence you have been craving for! Take some time off face book, television etc and invest your time to upgrading yourself by reading, listening to podcasts and viewing shows that enhance your knowledge.
5. Depression is also gradually spreading in our glamour & entertainment industry, so experience people like needs to play an important role, whats your view on that?
People in the entertainment industry are under constant pressure to live up to an image. They struggle in silence over a lot of issues. The psychological cost they pay is high, and often goes unnoticed behind the facade of star-studded, sharp, always-on-point lives.
There’s a sense that one must not talk about a failure to cope with a failing business, a failing relationship or a failing life. Breaking down is considered a weakness. That gets you labeled ‘unstable’ enough to be backed by investors and people? There’s a glory in the hustle and the sleepless nights.Our inhibitions to talk about failure is why suicides grow in the first place. And when people walk the talk, it normalizes those conversations about anxiety and depression and gives an invisible social acceptance to those who wish to seek help.
As a mentor, I have developed strong patience and art of active listening. I believe that . If you know someone who is emotionally distressed, has made any attempts at committing suicide, tell them that you are there for them. Being an active listener and being aware of signs of distress can help you make the person realize that you will help them and that they deserve to be helped.
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