Stress can be detrimental to not only your physical health, but also your mental health. It is important to take care of yourself correctly during stressful times. Eating a well balanced diet, exercise, plenty of sleep, mindfulness, and support from others.

EQ help me to be aware of students feelings toward a subject or a presentation. If I see that I am losing them or they are not engaged, then I change my presentation to bring them back on board.

Reply to Paula Edwards's post:You are a great role model and I can tell that in how the students react to you in and out of the classroom.

85% soft skills/15% technical skills represents how important it is to work on soft skills in dealing with others on your team and in the classroom. It makes perfect sense that being a good role model goes beyond just technical knowledge in the classroom and at work. It won't work if you are so offensive that your class or teammates are closed off because of poor behavior.

The first day of class is so important in defining the expectations and objectives for the course.  Icebreakers and discussions as a group and with each student are fundamental in building rapport and a professional relationship with class members.