Waikato Ambitious Middle.
A curated community for movers, shakers, and those ready to level up.
Join the waitlist for membership.
Waikato Ambitious Middle is intentionally curated to protect the quality of the room. Membership is limited to 40, values-led, and designed for those ready to contribute, grow, and back others doing the same.
The Vision
Standard networking sucks. We’re building something different.
Waikato Ambitious Middle is a growth-focused community designed to normalise ambition and remove the fear of tall-poppy syndrome. We bring together high-performing, values-aligned business owners and leaders who are committed to elevating themselves, supporting each other, and shaping a stronger future for the Waikato.
How WAM works
This event delivery model is built around three layers, each designed to create a different depth of connection, learning, and growth for our members.
It builds on feedback from the Ambition Lab and reflects what matters most to this group: deep, measurable connections and actionable outcomes, not just content for content’s sake.
Layer 1
Foundation - Accountability Groups
Included in membership
Layer 1 is the foundation of the WAM experience.
At the core are small, trusted accountability groups where members meet monthly in groups of 6–7, share openly under Chatham House Rules, and stay connected between sessions through clear actions and ongoing accountability.
Groups are built on a structured framework developed by Di Foster and facilitated by a WAM board member. They're refreshed annually to stay relevant, honest, and high-performing.
Layer 2
Rhythm - Monthly Member Events
Included in membership. One event per month, with formats rotating throughout the year.
Each event serves a different purpose - from practical learning, real accountability, reflection, to physical reset to fast-moving connection. No two months feel the same.
The Level Up Workshops
Four workshops across the year — facilitated by Di Foster
One full day to build the foundation. Three half days to reflect, reset, and go again. Every workshop connects directly to your accountability group work - reviewing your 100-day projects, holding each other to account, and adding a key piece of learning you can apply immediately.
Workshop 1: Shift Out of Your Own F**king Way
Workshop 2: Story
Workshop 3: Radical Responsibility
Workshop 4: Are You a Banana?
Read more about what’s included and meet Di.
The F’up Series
Approximately quarterly – 3 per year
A curated event series where ambitious leaders share the decisions that didn’t land, the risks that backfired, and the lessons that shaped how they lead today.
Expect honest stories, sharp insights, and real conversations that build perspective, resilience, and stronger connections.
F'Up Speaker Series 1
F'Up Speaker Series 2
F'Up Speaker Series 3
Reset and Connect
Approximately bi-monthly, rotating in format
Between our larger quarterly sessions, we run optional reset and connection events designed to maintain momentum and deepen relationships.
These could include group workouts, hikes, coffee catch-ups, breathwork sessions, dinners, or drinks — more relaxed, energising moments that keep the community connected.
Reset & Connect 1
Reset & Connect 2
Reset & Connect 3
Reset & Connect 4
Layer 3
Escalation - Premium & Partner Experiences
Additional cost or curated access.
Layer 3 is where the experience expands.
These premium, opt-in opportunities are designed for members who want to go deeper, access more, and step outside the usual rhythm of the community.
This could include weekend retreats, larger speaker events, or curated partner experiences connected to events like Revved. This layer is all about elevated access, deeper learning, and high-value connections — intentionally designed to create meaningful growth beyond the day-to-day.
Become a Member
You’re invited to express interest in becoming a member of Waikato Ambitious Middle (WAM), as we build a community of the next generation of leaders shaping the Waikato. 2026 is already full, but the waitlist is open for next year's intake.
Places are limited to maintain a high-quality, curated group of ambitious members.
Join our waitlist to be considered for membership.
Applications are reviewed as part of each intake, and once capacity is reached, the waitlist will remain open for future opportunities.
