In this episode of Heads & Tales, Henry Faber is joined by Steve Marshall-Taylor, Headmaster of Brighton College. Steve reflects on what it means to lead a community built on both tradition and innovation, from the unifying power of whole-school moments to the quiet resilience that defines great teaching and leadership. He talks about Brighton’s growing boarding culture, the global reach of its partner schools and how international expansion funds life-changing bursaries at home. Above all, he makes the case for celebrating quiet confidence: the kind of self-assurance that doesn’t need to shout to make an impact.