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Leadership and Interpersonal Communication with Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA
Recorded course taught by Rebekah Sotillo for High School Speech & Communication
Category
Speech & Communication
Grade
High School
Semester
Recorded
Summary

What are leadership and interpersonal communication, and how do they apply to me?” Leadership and interpersonal communication have been said to hold some of the most essential skills for success in school, work, and life! Learn about emotional intelligence, managing conflict well, listening actively for the best understanding and connection, what your body language is saying, and more!

Instructor Access (optional grading support) for Unlimited Access/Single Access families is available for this course for $105

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Video Instructor: Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA
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Course Description:

“What is leadership and interpersonal communication, and what does it have to do with my future?” This essential course guides you through the foundational and critical leadership and communication skills that all students need to succeed, including managing yourself well with emotional intelligence, conflict management, body language, speaking skills, and more to become a person of positive influence. Special attention is given to integrating our faith into leadership and personal communication, as well as practical action steps for building healthy relationships and living our faith to positively influence others in our community and world. This course draws from university-level leadership and interpersonal communications to guide each student into good personal leadership practices and communication that is easy to understand, practical, and fun. Join this course if you want to be confident and able to connect with others in a positive way – and have the skills to build success for your future!

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@homeschoolconnections.com.

©2015-2026 Homeschool Connections and  Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA (aka author EB Conroy/Erin Brown Conroy). All rights reserved.

This course is designed by Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA.

  • This material is only to be used for its intended purpose by active subscribers of Homeschool Connections. Any other use without explicit permission is in violation of the seventh commandment (yes, the 7th commandment) and in violation of US and International copyright laws.

  • You may print or download to local hard disk extracts for your personal homeschool and non-commercial use only. This is not to be used for homeschool co-ops without express written permission from Homeschool Connections.

Total classes

6

Duration

55 minutes per class

Prerequisites

None. Recommended: How to Be an Excellent Student: Note Taking and How to Get an A

Suggested grade level

9th to 12th

Suggested credit

One-half (1/2) semester's credit for Communications or Life Skills

Outline

Course Outline:

Class 1: The Skills of Leadership: what it takes to be a leader, servant leadership, and transformational leadership
Class 2: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
Class 3: Conflict Management and Leadership
Class 4: Active Listening, Empathy, and Wise Decision Making for Leadership
Class 5: Personal Speaking Skills: voice, body language, and connecting with your listener
Class 6: Faith-filled Leadership: The actions of leadership

Materials

  • All course materials are provided FREE online from the instructor. Students must use Microsoft Word to upload any documents.

Homework

Expect approximately two (2) to four (4) hours of homework per class, depending upon your student’s skill level and goals. Activities include weekly reading assignments and activities, weekly self-reflective writing assignments, and automated quizzes.

Course name
Leadership and Interpersonal Communication with Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA
Instructor
Rebekah Sotillo
Semester
Recorded
Category
Speech & Communication
Grade levels
High School
Editors
Aubrey Heki, Bonnie Donlon, Sharon Hamric-Weis, Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA, Donna Graziose, Sara Keefe, MA, Geralyn Rea, ME
Start time
March 30th, 2022 at 12:00 AM ET
Course type
Recorded, free with subscription
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Rebekah Sotillo
mrs.rsotillo.hsc@gmail.com

Rebekah Sotillo earned her Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and was commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy. While in the military, she drove the aircraft carrier, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72), across the Pacific Ocean to port in locations such as Guam, Manila, and Japan. After driving aircraft carriers, she studied to become a meteorologist for the Navy. With over nine years of leadership experience as a Naval Officer, she works as a Leadership and Interpersonal Communication Instructor for AWA. One of her favorite pastimes is mastering the art of sourdough bread baking. A native of Southern California, she loves the outdoors and spends most of her weekends hiking.  Mrs. Sotillo is the Instructor Access one-on-one mentor/grader and LIVE instructor for Leadership and Interpersonal Communication.

Click here to learn more about Rebekah Sotillo.