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25
Years of Leadership
ABOUT US
The Grounded Compass
The Grounded Compass is a multidisciplinary advisory platform supporting hospitality ventures, early learning programs, and mission-driven organizations navigating growth, complexity, and operational change.
Founded by Ursula Hickox, a senior executive with nearly three decades of leadership experience across hospitality operations and large-scale service programs, The Grounded Compass was created to help organizations move from vision to execution with clarity, structure, and confidence.
Where We Work
We go deep in four domains. Every service is built from direct operational experience — not theory.
Our Consultant
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN PUT TO WORK
Nearly three decades of executive leadership across food and beverage operations, hospitality, organizational development, and experiential travel. Not as a spectator — as the person running the programs, building the systems, leading the teams, and delivering the results.
That depth is what every client brings into their engagement with The Grounded Compass. When you work with us, you are working directly with someone who has been where you are — and knows exactly how to move forward.
25
Years of Leadership
4
Practice Areas
1
Trusted Advisor
Start with a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk through your situation, identify what's needed, and determine the right path forward — whether that's consulting, a digital toolkit, or both.
Not ready to book yet? Let's start a conversation.
Share where you are and what you're working through. We'll respond within two business days.