MiLL Peer Mentoring Program
You don’t have to lead alone.
Middle leadership can be isolating. This five-month pilot gives current and aspiring middle leaders a trusted thinking partner to work through real challenges, test assumptions and identify practical next steps.
Through structured conversations, you will also strengthen the listening, questioning and coaching skills needed to lead others well.
What you will gain
A practical programme for current and aspiring middle leaders who want to think more clearly, act with greater confidence and learn how to support the growth of others.
Work through real challenges
Bring a current leadership focus or challenge. Test assumptions, consider different perspectives and identify practical next steps.
Develop coaching skills
Practise listening, asking purposeful questions, clarifying goals and supporting accountability—without jumping straight to advice.
Build a trusted professional connection
Develop a sustained relationship with another middle leader who understands the realities of leading change and improvement.
How the programme works
1. Complete the enrolment form.
2. PeerSphere reviews applications and prepares suitable matches.
3. Receive your partner introduction and Peer Mentoring Agreement.
4. Attend the kick-off and arrange your first conversation.
5. Meet regularly and use the MiLL prompts and tools.
6. Join the mid-way check-in, celebration and evaluation.
Participation is optional. MiLL members are not paired automatically.
Programme dates
Kick-off — Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Mid-way Check-in — Wednesday, 20 January 2027
Celebration — Wednesday, 21 April 2027
All shared sessions: 6:00–7:00 pm China time (GMT+8)
Partners arrange their own conversations between the shared sessions. We recommend at least five 60-minute conversations across the programme.
Who is it for?
Current and aspiring middle leaders who are leading or influencing change and improvement—and are ready to make time for a genuine professional partnership.
“This mentorship gave me clarity, confidence and practical next steps. It helped me recognise that even in a challenging season, I still have meaningful knowledge, insight and leadership to offer.”
— Laverne Swarts
What participation requires
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Arrange meetings directly with your partner.
• Honour agreed conversations or communicate promptly when plans change.
• Listen, question and broaden one another’s thinking.
• Avoid treating the relationship as consultancy.
• Participate in programme check-ins and feedback.
Your outcome
Greater clarity about a real leadership challenge, practical next steps, stronger coaching skills and a professional relationship that can continue beyond the pilot.
Membership and enrolment
The 2026–27 pilot is included at no additional cost with paid individual MiLL membership and School Pass access. Separate enrolment is required, and places depend on programme fit and the availability of a suitable match.
