The MiLL (Middle Leader Lab)
From Friction to Flow: Refine Your Leadership
International school leadership can often feel like being a cog in a machine. If you aren't careful, the daily "grind" of team friction and operational noise will wear you down until you're just spinning your wheels.
At The MiLL, we offer proven strategies and a variety of tools that middle leaders actually need to get the work done. Join the webinars in April and May of 2026 to experience how we will support you and your colleagues to operate as a well-oiled machine.
Inside the MiLL:
Our 2026 Curriculum
We have mapped out a full year of leadership refinement. From foundational tools to high-intensity behavioral shifts, we have a space designed for your specific stage of growth.
Level 1:
The Current
Free
The Flow of Insight. Stay connected to the best leadership practices in the field with a weekly stream of tactical "sparks." This is your entryway into a community of leaders who refuse to settle for the status quo.
Includes:
Monthly Newsletter
Community Discussion Board
Free Toolkits
Access to a portion of video resources
Level 2:
The Wheel
US$99/year
(30-day free trial available)
The Structural Engine. Your foundational membership for consistent, year-round growth. Every month, we pivot to a new tactical theme—from Governance Design in September to The Accountability Fix in March.
Includes:
Everything in Level 1
Exclusive Monthly Live Cohorts
Exclusive Toolkits Protocols
Level 3:
The Grind
US$220/sprint
The Flagship Cohort Experience. This is where the real transformation happens. In The Grind, we move from "knowing" to "doing" through high-intensity application.
Includes:
8-Week Sprints
Small-Group Cohort Chat
Live "Live-Fire" Practice Sessions
Everything in Level 1&2
Level 4:
The Spindle
For leaders seeking a bespoke, high-level strategic partnership to accelerate a specific promotion or transition, The Spindle is available as a limited-capacity, private upgrade once you are inside the MiLL.
Includes: Private 1:1 Coaching & Executive Strategy Sessions focused on the central axis of your leadership.
Note: All curriculum topics, dates, and pricing details are subject to change as we refine the machinery for our official 2026 launch.
Level 1:
The Current
Free
Join our broad network of educators to gain the clarity and perspective needed to understand the modern leadership landscape.
Key Features
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Our monthly pulse-check newsletter tackling the "messy middle" of school leadership.
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Limited access to a curated selection of foundational video resources and leadership insights.
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Occasional free resources (templates, scripts, or frameworks) to give you a taste of the protocol.
Outcome
Move from "passive consumer" to "informed aspirant" with a clear understanding of the difference between Supervisor Mode and Leader Mode.
Level 2:
The Wheel
US$99/year
Designed for practicing middle leaders who need a reliable engine of support. Access a consistent rotation of high-level training and a practical toolkit to keep your team moving forward.
Key Features
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60-minute deep dives with live Q&A.
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Unlimited access to all previous webinar recordings and video modules.
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A monthly downloadable toolkit (e.g., "The Hard Talk Script") for immediate implementation.
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Connect with a global peer network via our dedicated app.
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Term 1
Setting Expectations (Sept)
Goal Alignment (Oct)
Strategic Delegation (Nov)
Leading through the "December Dip." (Dec)
Term 2
The "Hard Talk" Reset (Jan)
Prioritization Lens (Feb)
Evaluating Team Performance (Mar)
Shaping your Leadership Narrative (Apr)
Outcome
Acquire the technical skills and practical tools needed to translate school-wide vision into consistent team practice.
Level 3:
The Grind
US$220 per Sprint (or US$390 for both)
A high-accountability, closed-enrollment experience for those ready to apply the protocol to their messiest leadership challenges. Turn theory into reality through facilitated peer support and expert feedback.
Key Features
Facilitated Affinity Groups: Collaborative workshops to solve context-specific problems.
Direct Feedback: Submit your Sprint assignments for personalized critique from Michael and Claire.
High Accountability: Small group cohorts moving through the "next level" shift.
Outcomes
A Functioning Governance Model: You move from "accidental leadership" to engineered structure, walking away with a 1-Page Team Charter, a RACI Decision Matrix, and a Team Compact to dictate exactly how your team operates.
Behavioral Mastery: You gain the diagnostic clarity to identify why a team is drifting and the professional confidence to intervene using a personalized "Reset Script" for the difficult conversations you’ve been avoiding.
Stress-Tested Solutions: You resolve a specific, real-world "adaptive challenge" in your school through a cycle of expert feedback from Michael and Claire and peer-review within your high-accountability cohort.
The Sprint Curriculum
Sprint 1: Leading Effective Teams
Dates: Oct 12, 19, 26
Goal Setting: Moving from targets to inquiry. Outcome: The 1-Page Team Charter.
Delegation: Establishing the "Culture Contract." Outcome: The Team Rules of Engagement.
Accountability: Defining clear authority. Outcome: The RACI Decision Matrix.
Sprint 2: The Course Correction
Dates: Jan 12, 19, 26, 2027
Diagnose: Identifying the gap between intention and reality. Outcome: The Calibration Audit.
Decide: Choosing what to reinforce and what to confront. Outcome: Refined Team Priorities.
Action: Avoiding "soft resets" and holding the line. Outcome: The Difficult Conversation Script.
Outcome: Resolve complex adaptive challenges and build a sustainable leadership governance model.