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Peer Learning Community

Developing as a Middle Leader

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Everything you need to know about the Developing as a Middle Leader community

About

Join our leadership learning community designed to support educators stepping into or growing in middle leadership roles. This space is for aspiring, new, and experienced middle leaders who want to grow their leadership identity skills and impact. This year, we focus on building confidence, strengthening leadership practice, and exploring real-life strategies to navigate the challenges of leading from the middle. Engage in reflective discussions, share experiences, and gain practical tools to lead effectively and authentically. Our supportive community fosters connection, growth, and shared learning. Collaborate with peers from around the world, exchange ideas, and build meaningful professional relationships. Together, let's explore what it means to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose at the middle level of school leadership.

How it Works

We’ll equip you from Day One!

Getting Started

Activate your account and find your Community

Guided onboarding portal walks you through account setup and community selection.

Ignite Week: Virtual mini-conference

Ignite your journey together and clarify our shared North Star.

The Sprint

Live Session #1: Explore

Rapid brainstorm of your chosen challenge using stories from across member schools.

Live Session #2: Reframe

Craft a sharp opportunity statement and success criteria.

Live Session #3: Create

Develop ideas and choose one to prototype. Work as a large group or in affinity groups.

Live Session #4: Catalyze

Reflect, refine, and implement.

Keep the Momentum

Continue the Journey

Hackathons · Pop-up communities · Affinity Group deep dives 

Members propose new themes, spin up sprints, or keep their group going.

Live Session Schedule

These are crucial opportunities to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.
All live sessions take place on Microsoft Teams

Live Session 1

September 24, 2025

Wednesday,

19:00 – 20:00

(GMT +8)

Live Session 2

October 15, 2025

Wednesday,

19:00 – 20:00

(GMT +8)

Live Session 3

November 5, 2025

Wednesday,

19:00 – 20:00

(GMT +8)

Live Session 4

November 26, 2025

Wednesday,

19:00 – 20:00

(GMT +8)

Meet Your Hosts




Nicola Holloway

(Title Pending)

Nicola is a coach, leader, and lifelong learner with a passion for leadership and growth. With 20+ years of middle and senior leadership experience, she is on a mission to support emerging, new, and established leaders to become the leaders they dream of being through personalized professional learning. Nicola has worked across the globe, from Colombia to Thailand. with seven more schools in between. She gets it, juggling leadership, family commitments, and life. That is why she creates safe, energizing learning spaces. Currently completing a PhD in women’s leadership for global good, Nicola blends academic inquiry with lived experience to help people lead with authenticity, courage, and impact. An adventurer at heart, she is looking forward to taking the next leadership steps with you.

 

Emily Jane Gallagher

With nearly a decade of experience in bilingual schools across China, Emily is currently the Whole School Deputy Head, Head of Secondary, and Designated Safeguarding Lead at Harrow Nanning. Her leadership focuses on raising the quality of teaching and learning, supporting staff development, and building a safe, inclusive environment where all students can flourish. Before stepping into senior leadership five years ago, she held a range of middle leadership roles in both the UK and China. Her teaching journey began in some of the UK’s most challenging inner-city schools, where she gained deep experience in pastoral care, curriculum leadership, and the importance of equitable education. Outside of school, she is a proud parent of two young children and a passionate advocate for health and fitness.

Become a Host of this Community

We’re looking for a host to help lead this community. If you enjoy bringing people together, guiding meaningful conversations, and supporting peer learning, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Join This Community

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