Led by Peggy Grueninger, Diversity Compass envisions an inclusive world where underrepresented groups are accepted, respected, and can be their authentic selves at work.
Our mission is to assist individuals in career transitions and help organizations enhance their Diversity & Inclusion efforts. We enable companies to recognize and utilize the value of diverse talent, fostering thriving communities at work and beyond.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support both individuals and organizations aiming to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For individuals from underrepresented communities, we focus on guiding them through high-uncertainty environments, dealing with challenges like exclusionary norms, lack of access to local networks and advocacy, or transitioning smoothly from academia to the private sector. For companies and foundations, we provide guidance on transforming organizational culture, equipping leaders to promote an inclusive workplace, and developing effective strategies for philanthropic initiatives with impactful accredited best-in-class nonprofits in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Guide minority executives and diverse talents to leverage their unique experiences, navigate workplace challenges, build alliances, and foster a sense of belonging crucial for development.
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Assist professionals transitioning from public service or academia to private sector roles by improving organizational skills, reframing issues, and managing transitions with confidence.
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Work with first-generation academics who may lack access to resources, sponsors, advocacy, and traditional networks.
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Speak at events, focusing on balancing assimilation into the corporate culture while maintaining employees’ authenticity, emphasizing the importance of inclusion practices, social identity, and how the whole workforce should feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work every day.
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Offer customized coaching for Black and Brown employees and underrepresented groups to address career barriers such as the lack of allyship, sponsorship, and mentoring, and foster fair and responsible talent attraction, hiring, development, and retention.
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Develop a targeted approach to educate key stakeholders, including boards, C-suite executives, and senior leaders, on the importance of a D&I strategy and the barriers affecting underrepresented communities in the workplace.
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Foster sustainable, long-term partnerships by bridging the private sector and philanthropists with accredited nonprofit organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa to maximize impact through strategic philanthropy and community engagement.
Your Benefits
For Individuals from Underrepresented Communities
Support Through Career Transitions: Receive guidance during critical career changes and new opportunities with tailored coaching, mentoring and leadership development.
Recognize and Build on Your Strengths: Identify your unique skills, strengths, and transferable talents to grow with confidence.
Foster Belonging and Pride: Cultivate a sense of inclusion and pride in your work, empowering you to bring your whole self to the workplace.
Boost Confidence and Achieve Stability: Enhance self-confidence, pursue personal success, and work towards financial stability.
Overcome Workplace Challenges Gracefully: Build resilience to handle dynamics such as idolization or denigration and address exclusionary norms effectively.
Create Networks and Find Support: Form strong connections through mentorship, sponsorship, allyships, and a supportive community.
For Companies & Foundations
Boost Employee Attraction and Retention: Enhance organizations’ ability to attract and retain top talent from underrepresented communities, reducing hiring costs and turnover.
Promote Mental Health and Wellbeing: Improve staff mental health by creating a psychological safe and bias-free workplace that increases productivity and minimizes risks of disputes or lawsuits.
Achieve High D&I Standards: Strengthen organizations’ reputation with outstanding D&I scores, aligning with benchmarks like DJSI, while promoting societal fairness.
Expand Market Reach with a Diverse Workforce: Build teams that understand and serve diverse markets, using inclusive strategies to drive business growth, broaden client bases, and develop products that meet the needs of diverse communities.
Drive Organizational Transformation: Commit to systemic change by reducing biases, improving team dynamics, and fostering a sustainable work environment where all employees can thrive.
Foster Positive Community Impact: Foster sustainable, long-term partnerships by bridging the private sector and philanthropists with accredited nonprofit organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa to maximize impact through strategic philanthropy and community engagement.
Lead with Passion for Fairness: Draw on insights from personally lived experiences with marginalization to inspire long-term change and contribute to a culture of belonging.
What to Expect?
Diversity Compass, founded and led by Peggy Grueninger, offers a unique blend of international experience from both the private and public sectors.
Peggy’s rich background provides clients with invaluable insights and strategies. With her South African heritage and personal experiences of exclusion due to ethnicity, Peggy brings authenticity and depth to her coaching.
Dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and understanding, Peggy specializes in guiding individuals through career transitions and challenges, fostering both personal and professional growth in culturally sensitive and inclusive ways.
Recognizing that clients' environments influence their thinking and behavior, she adopts a holistic approach, understanding that shifts in one aspect of life can impact the whole.
Peggy's humanist approach is informed by her personal journey of overcoming discrimination and racism, ensuring that she coaches the whole person, benefiting both individuals and their organizations.
She works with clients to let them embrace new experiences, trust themselves, and grow even in complex situations. Offering services in both English and German, Peggy connects deeply with Switzerland's multilingual community, making sure everyone feels seen and supported.
At Diversity Compass, Peggy places diversity and inclusion at the heart of her mission. She harnesses clients’ unique attributes—such as language skills, cultural knowledge, and market insights—turning them into competitive advantages for themselves and their organizations.
FAQs
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Our clients have experienced significant personal and professional growth. For example, Jackie Wambua, General Manager at Roche East Africa, says, “Peggy saw something in me that I didn't see and helped me to rise up and achieve it.” We have numerous success stories that highlight our impact and effectiveness.
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Our coaching approach is unconventional and deeply personalized. The first hour is a free session dedicated to getting to know the person. At the end of this session, we decide together whether to continue. Our aim is to connect on a personal level, ensuring confidentiality, respect, and a shared hunger for change.
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We give clients the time to talk about who they are beyond their job or situation. This culturally sensitive approach has helped many clients feel understood and respected, allowing them to fully leverage their diverse backgrounds.
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Through extensive questioning, we understand each client's unique goals and situations. We then prepare a tailored approach, presenting it to the client with the flexibility to adapt as we go. Our work always starts with the end goal in mind.
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The prerequisite is the client's genuine commitment to wanting change. Clients can expect regular communication, frequent sessions, and ongoing support between sessions. The onboarding process includes a thorough understanding of the client's needs and goals.
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The investment for Diversity Compass coaching services varies based on the value the client aims to achieve. Our quality coaching is competitively priced, and services are billed in advance for convenience. Clients have the flexibility to discontinue at any time, respecting a 48-hour cancellation policy, except in cases of verifiable emergencies.
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Yes, the first 30-minute online session is free and serves to explore the potential relationship. This preliminary conversation helps both parties assess whether we are a good fit for each other.
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Absolutely. We often participate in both free and paid workshops and webinars on relevant coaching topics. These events allow us to demonstrate our skills and expertise in real-time. We also offer our services free of charge for social causes, such as speaking to disadvantaged kids at camps and schools.
Get in touch
At Diversity Compass, we believe in the power of diversity and the potential within every individual. Whether you're navigating a career transition or seeking to create a more inclusive workplace, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Contact us: we are discreet, professional, and mindful. What matters to you truly matters.