How does the idea of being naked in front of a group of strangers make you feel? Sometimes, trying new things that you are called to do can feel the same way. Katheryn Gronauer shares her literal experience and learnings of growing up bathing with strangers in public bathhouses in Japan through her family’s Sento business, and how the “Sento Mindset” encourages her to find comfort through exposure in other areas of her life. Katheryn Gronauer is currently working as a trainer and executive coach for Thrive Tokyo, which has been named “One of Tokyo’s hotspots to satisfy anyone” by Eurobiz Magazine.

Her work and accomplishments have been featured in a wide range of media including Women'sHealth, HuffPost, MobilityMagazine, and many more.

She has a degree in International Business & Culture from Sophia University, a certification in training and change-management from ATD, and a coaching certification from IIN. Most importantly, she was raised between Japan and America with firsthand sensitivity to the cultural differences and challenges that new expats encounter every day. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx