Most Professionals Network by Accident.
We tend to connect with people who look like us, think like us, and move in the same circles we do. Not because we’re exclusionary — but because our networking decisions happen on autopilot, shaped by familiarity, proximity, and habits we’ve never examined.
The result is a professional network that feels comfortable but functions as an echo chamber. Opportunities that never reach certain people. Perspectives that never make it into important conversations. Relationships that look diverse on paper but aren’t really.
Network Like a CHAMP gives professionals the awareness and the tools to change that — not by adding more networking to their schedule, but by making the networking they already do more intentional, more inclusive, and more genuinely valuable.
What Participants Walk Away With
A name for the decisions they didn't know they were making.
Participants learn to recognize the unconscious patterns that shape who ends up in their professional network — and who gets left out. Awareness is the prerequisite for change.
The CHAMP framework: a memorable model they'll actually use.
Five dimensions for evaluating and expanding a professional network: Customers, Hires, Associations, Mentors, and Proteges. Participants leave with a concrete framework for assessing their current network and identifying specific gaps to address.
Insight into the hidden cost of a narrow network.
When networks lack breadth and depth, opportunities disappear silently — no one announces what didn’t get shared or who didn’t get considered. Participants leave understanding what exclusion actually looks like from the inside, and why expanding their network serves everyone.
A plan for the next connection they'll make differently.
This isn’t a program about good intentions. Participants identify one specific gap in their current network and leave with a concrete next step for addressing it. The action starts before they walk out of the room.
A Framework. A Mirror. And Stickers.
The CHAMP Network Assessment
Participants complete a self-assessment that evaluates the depth and breadth of their existing professional network across five dimensions. The results are often surprising — and immediately actionable. Instead of leaving with a vague intention to 'network more,' participants leave knowing exactly where their network is strong, where it’s thin, and what kind of connection would make the biggest difference.
The "I Feel Included" Activity
Participants recall a moment when they felt genuinely included in a professional setting — and identify what, specifically, made them feel that way. Their insights become name tag-style stickers they wear for the rest of the conference. The result is a room full of people who know exactly what inclusion feels like to the person next to them — and a built-in conversation starter that keeps the program alive long after the session ends.
Available in Three Formats
Network Like a CHAMP
Keynote | 45-90 min
The flagship program. A high-energy keynote that helps professionals recognize the hidden decisions shaping their networks — and gives them the CHAMP framework to make more intentional ones. Includes the CHAMP Network Assessment and the 'I Feel Included' activity. Consistently described as one of the most engaging and immediately actionable sessions attendees have experienced.
PERFECT FOR: Association annual events, conference keynotes, professional development programs, ERG events, high-potential leader cohorts, membership organization gatherings. Resonates across industries and career stages.
Building Your CHAMP Network Online and In Real Life (IRL)
Breakout | 60 - 90 min | Highly Interactive
The hands-on follow-up to the Network Like a CHAMP keynote. Participants apply the CHAMP framework in real time — mapping their current networks, identifying specific gaps, and making actual new connections with people in the room. High energy, structured, and built to leave participants with more than a plan: they leave with the beginning of a stronger network.
PERFECT FOR: Conference breakout tracks following the Network Like a CHAMP keynote. Also effective as a standalone session for association events and professional development programs where participants know each other.
NOTE: Requires a minimum of 20 participants to generate the connection dynamic the session is built around. Most effective when paired with the keynote as a conference package.Network Beyond Bias — The Book
Available Now
The book behind the framework. Network Beyond Bias goes deeper into the hidden decisions that shape professional networks — and gives readers a practical roadmap for expanding their network with intention. Pairs with either program format as a conference takeaway, pre-work assignment, or team reading. Bulk ordering available.
PERFECT FOR: Conference attendees, professional association members, high-potential leaders, ERG participants, anyone who attended the session and wants to go further.
What Organizers and Participants Are Saying
“Above all, I was impressed with Amy’s ability to move the audience through her storytelling. Her good-natured yet knowledgeable personality will connect with audiences. Amy and Lead at Any Level would be a true asset to any company looking to add value to their professional development initiatives.”
“The network assessment is one of the most informative tools I’ve seen in this space … and I’ve been doing it awhile.”
“I’ve already reached out to my team with a couple takeaways, most notably the conscious effort to look outside of our bubble for perspective — stemming from the CHAMP activity and subsequent discussion.”
“It was one of the most engaging and action-focused events I’ve attended in a long time. I now find myself recommending Amy to anyone who is considering professional development conversations.”
“I will ‘move my feet in order to get my heart in the right place.’ I took away a few gems to assist me with being more inclusive in my networks.”
“The presentation held a mirror for participating individuals. The mirror made us realize that to be inclusive, one must make an effort. Expanding your network takes effort.”
“Both sessions were incredibly engaging, relevant and fun! I highly recommend and cannot wait to share some of my learnings with my team.”
“She provided clear, helpful structure around building more depth and breadth in our professional networks. I left feeling excited and inspired to implement her framework.”
Take the Framework Further
Network Beyond Bias is the book behind the CHAMP framework — a deeper dive into the hidden decisions that shape professional networks and a practical roadmap for building ones that work better for everyone. Available individually or in bulk for conferences and organizational programs.