Memo to Women Candidates from Debate Coach Chris Jahnke

Debate Prep Part I: Write Your Playbook Now

Women candidates running for executive posts in 2016 should watch and learn from the first Democratic primary debate. What candidates see and hear from the presidential contenders can jump start their own debate prep regimen. Consider Hillary Clinton, whose experience weathering innumerable attacks on her frontrunner status in 2008 should provide a strategic advantage this week over her opponents.

While not yet fully battle tested, Carly Fiorina has demonstrated how a strong performance can catapult even a less experienced candidate ahead of the competition.   A poor performance can immediately disqualify candidates seeking executive office – particularly women. Jeb Bush has been given second and third chances, but a woman who stumbles would be judged more harshly. The bar is higher and different for women, and you need a well-honed strategy to clear it.

Read the article here: http://presidentialgenderwatch.org/memo-to-women-candidates-from-debate-coach-chris-jahnke/