Intelligence opens doors, but it is your communication skills that enable you to walk through them. My guest, Jorge Camacho, taught high school Honors and AP Chemistry for 25 years before starting his own company, Virtually There Teaching, where he develops engaging videos and lessons to help turn Chemistry from a GPA killer to a class rank booster. In this episode we discuss the importance of meeting your audience where they are at, developing self-awareness, and how technology has changed the way we communicate.  

I hope you enjoy. 

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Key Points:

The importance of effective communication [00:00:55] Jorge discusses the importance of effective communication in teaching and how it can make or break the learning experience.

Developing self-awareness [00:06:52] Jorge talks about the need for teachers to be self-aware and willing to adapt their teaching methods if their message is not resonating with the students.

Working through resistance and finding resolution [00:06:05] Jorge emphasizes the importance of being able to work through resistance and find resolution in order to be an effective communicator, especially when dealing with challenging topics or situations.

The importance of effective communication [00:10:28] Exploring the significance of relatable content and navigating conflicts in communication.

Steps to move through conflicts [00:11:29] Four steps to handle conflicts and frustrations in communication: asking for permission, active listening, validation, and empathy.

Skills needed in the workplace [00:18:45] Discussion on the essential communication skills for the future workforce and hiring considerations.

The impact of technology on communication [00:20:02] Discussion on how the advent of the iPhone in 2005-2006 changed communication and led to a loss of personal connection.

The importance of interpersonal communication skills [00:21:08] Emphasis on the need for effective communication skills, such as asking direct questions and engaging in person-to-person conversations.

The need for adaptability in communication [00:22:30] Highlighting the importance of being able to shift and adapt in communication, especially in interpersonal interactions, and the lack of this skill in the incoming workforce.

The importance of effective communication [00:30:39] Jorge discusses the importance of effective communication and how personal development work and influential figures like Tony Robbins have shaped his communication style.

Adapting communication style [00:32:55] Scott and Jorge talk about the fear of adapting communication style and the importance of focusing on amplifying the message rather than one's image or personality.

The role of communication skills in success [00:34:11] Jorge emphasizes the role of communication skills in success, particularly in the information age, where being able to effectively communicate ideas and collaborate with others opens doors to more opportunities.