Interbeing
Interbeing is a podcast by MSB exploring what it means to lead, coach, and live in a deeply interconnected world. Hosted by Naomi Ward and Matt Hall, the show brings together educators, coaches, and thought leaders to reflect on the questions shaping international schools and beyond.
In this new season we return to the heart of our work: coaching as a way of being. Together we explore how presence, curiosity, and care can shift not just our conversations, but our cultures. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s teaching on “interbeing,” we recognise that nothing exists in isolation — every choice, every relationship, every pause matters.
Expect honest dialogue, stories from the field, and a commitment to learning in public. Not as answers, but as invitations to think differently about leadership, community, and the future of education.
You can find out more about Futures-Focused Leadership Coaching for International Schools and MSB at www.makingstuffbetter.com
Interbeing
Ep15 ARCHIVE: Mel Ellis Leading Belong In An International School
Welcome to the Principled podcast.
In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better revisit a popular episode from Season 1 of Principled. Episode 2 featured Mel Ellis, Head of the Dulwich College Senior School in Singapore.
They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: why a sense of belonging is seen as an outcome rather than something to be consciously created; the importance of students feeling secure within their identity; and how we can model a positive value-driven culture within schools.
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To get in touch with Mel, you can find her online here:
Dulwich College: https://singapore.dulwich.org/community/teachers/melanie-ellis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-ellis-8818941a5/
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To get in touch, please find us online here:
Website: https://makingstuffbetter.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/makingstuffbetterltd/
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