Christine Jahnke was a speech coach who helped women in politics hone their communications skills and increase their electability.With a background in broadcast journalism, Jahnke discovered that she preferred working behind the scenes to appearing on camera.
She made a career out of instilling confidence and public speaking skill to women running for political office – or women who were otherwise thrust into the political spotlight, like Michelle Obama.
When Obama became first lady in 2008, Jahnke coached her on how to use a teleprompter. Jahnke’s knowledge covered a wide spectrum of factors, including how to stand on stage, how to speak forcefully without being accused of shrillness, and where to place one’s hands when speaking at a.
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