The Ikigai of The Sento Mindset: Embracing Vulnerability and Transformation with Katheryn Gronauer

Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai

Join Jennifer as she delves into an enriching conversation with Katheryn Gronauer, a dynamic coach and facilitator with expertise in leadership, cross-cultural transition, and wellness. There are fascinating parallels between business or life transitions and the traditional Japanese “sento” or public bath experience. Whether navigating a career shift, exploring new ventures, or simply seeking inspiration for personal growth, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom on embracing change, “dropping the towel” to be more authentic and finding more alignment in your work and life. Don't miss the valuable lessons on transparency, resilience, and the profound impact of incremental progress.

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• Katheryn’s first experience with feeling out of alignment with her environment
• Learning to be an entrepreneur in her own way
• The Sento Mindset as a metaphor for transformations
• The question: Are you transitioning or transforming?

About Katheryn

Katheryn Gronauer is a coach with expertise in leadership, cross-cultural transition, and wellness.

She is a graduate of Sophia University with a degree in International Business & Culture, a certified coach through both the Center for Executive Coaching (International Coaching Federation Accredited) and Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and a certified ATD Trainer & Change Management Facilitator.

Beyond coaching and training, Katheryn is a Speaker and Writer. She has spoken at Tedx on The Sento Mindset, the US Embassy, Toyo University, Roppongi Cooperative, and more.

She has written for JapanToday, Savvy, Women’s Health, HuffPost, and more, as well as authored the book Confessions of a Yo-yo Dieter on her experience of losing 40 pounds with Western and Eastern health concepts.

Katheryn is originally from Florida and currently lives with her family in Tokyo.

Connect with Katheryn

www.katheryngronauer.com

www.thrivetokyo.com

lu.ma/thrive-tokyo

www.linkedin.com/in/katheryngronauer

www.instagram.com/katheryngronauer

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