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25
Years of Leadership
ABOUT US
The Grounded Compass
The Grounded Compass is an advisory and digital products platform built for leaders, hospitality operators, tour entrepreneurs, and independent travelers who want clarity over chaos.
Founder Ursula Hickox brings 25+ years leading hospitality operations, large-scale service programs, organizational development, and experiential travel. Her mission: help people and organizations turn vision into execution — with structure, confidence, and results.
Consulting Services
We go deep in four domains. Every service is built from direct operational experience — not theory.
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EXPERIENCE YOU CAN PUT TO WORK
25+ years 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're working directly with someone who has been where you are — and knows exactly how to move forward.
25
Years of Leadership
4
Practice Areas
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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.