The MiLL (Middle Leadership 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 Feed
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
Monthly Live Webinars
A Library of Downloadable PDF 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.
The Trial Run:
Free Leadership Teasers
Can't wait for 2026? Take the machinery for a test drive. We are running a series of free, 60-minute "Live Teasers" to give you a taste of the MiLL experience. These aren't passive lectures—they are tactical trials designed to solve your most immediate Term 3 challenges.
4 Live Webinars
Role-Specific Strategy
Peer Collaboration
Clarity & Focus
Expert Advice
+
4 Free Resources
Reflection Frameworks
Prioritization Matrix
Conversation Starter Toolkit
Handover Checklist
Select your trial track
(all webinars are at 4:30-5:30pm GMT+8)
Leading Without the Title (The Aspiring Leader Trial) – May 26
From Buddy to Boss (The New Leader Trial) – May 27
Cutting the Noise (The Returning Leader Trial) – May 28
The Clean Exit (The Leaving Leader Trial) – April 23