The Secret Language of Listening | Paloma McCallum | TEDxKids@ElCajon

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Have you ever talked to someone who was staring at their phone or looking into space instead of paying attention? Student speaker Paloma McCallum unlocks "the secret language of listening"—the power of active listening to build deeper relationships, show empathy, and learn new things. Drawing from personal experiences with her family and helping a friend with math, Paloma explains why true listening goes beyond surface-level chats. She breaks down practical ways to be a better listener, from using attentive body language like eye contact to asking questions like a detective. Paloma McCallum presented this talk at a local youth event, highlighting how Cajon Valley Union School District students use communication skills to connect deeply and strengthen their communities. This student developed their talk as part of the TED-Ed Student Talk Program in Cajon Valley Union School District. The purpose of TEDxKidsElCajon is to help develop and amplify student voices in our community to empo

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