I partner with organizations to support leaders through the transitions that matter most, including a new role, a new country, a new level of responsibility. When the context changes, even the most capable people need a trusted thinking partner.
Helping professionals lead with confidence in new levels of responsibility
Support your people when the stakes of transition become real.
There’s a moment in transition when capable professionals realize they’re suddenly in over their heads, and aren’t sure what to do to find their footing.
That could look like:
a high performer who was excited to earn a promotion but now questions how to show up effectively in their new role.
a seasoned leader adapting to living and working in Japan.
a capable expert becoming a first-time people manager.
a professional who knows they want something different, but isn’t yet sure what comes next.
These moments are often accompanied by overwhelm, self-doubt, overthinking, communication challenges, or a growing sense that the old way of operating no longer works.
Leadership Coaching Retainer
There's a particular kind of challenge that doesn't fit neatly into a training program or a scheduled session. A newly promoted manager who's losing confidence. A senior leader who can't quite crack the culture. A high performer whose old way of operating isn't landing anymore.
These moments benefit from easy-access support as opposed to a training or a session that's three weeks away.
I work with organizations through a monthly coaching retainer. You allocate a fixed number of hours each month, and those hours are available for the leaders who need them. We start with a 360 assessment so the work is grounded in honest data from the people around them and their own self-assessment. From there, I'm available when something real comes up: a difficult conversation to prepare for, a decision that needs thinking through, a moment where a leader needs to find their footing before things get worse.
How it works
Begins with a 360 assessment to establish clear, credible development priorities
Fixed number of hours per month, used as needed across one or more leaders
Suitable for leaders at any level, from first-time managers to senior executives
Can include optional stakeholder alignment meetings
Engagements begin with a 360 assessment. Reach out to discuss what a monthly retainer could look like for your team.
Hi there, I’m Katheryn!
I'm a PCC-certified executive coach, TEDx speaker, and author based in Tokyo.
I work with professionals who are capable, often high-achieving, and navigating a transition that's turned out to be harder than expected. A new title that came with a team they're not sure how to lead. A move to Japan and a culture that operates by different rules. A shift from being the expert in the room to being the one responsible for other people's growth.
My work sits at the intersection of leadership, culture, and identity. I've spent over a decade helping people find their footing in some of the most complex situations.
I partner with organizations through monthly coaching retainers, so the leaders who need support have access to it when it matters most.
Katheryn Gronauer, CEO of Thrive Tokyo Co., Ltd
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“This is a MUST!”
“Katheryn's invaluable practicality and information makes the transition to this fascinating country and culture less challenging.”
-Jess Valentin
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“Katheryn’s a superstar!”
“I recommend Katheryn to anyone who needs personalized service to help them with any and all aspects of their life in Japan.”
-Christopher Charles
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“Helped tremendously!”
“Working with Katheryn helped me blindly navigate my career and life in Japan.”
-Lisa
Business Analyst
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“I feel empowered!”
“I feel empowered knowing that some of the situations that baffled me before are actually culture-based - it's much easier to solve issues knowing where they come from.”
-Magda, Poland
Business Operations Manager
Interested in a monthly coaching retainer for your leaders? I'd love to hear what's going on in your organization.
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PODCASTS
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Fun Friday 28: The Sento Mindset with Katheryn Gronauer
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The Ikigai of The Sento Mindset: Embracing Vulnerability and Transformation with Katheryn Gronauer
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Katheryn Gronauer: Helping Foreigners Thrive in Japan
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Setting Yourself Up to Thrive in Japan with Katheryn Gronauer
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Global Relocation Conference Day 1: How To Move To Japan with Katheryn Gronauer of Thrive Tokyo
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Thriving in Japan with Katheryn Gronauer
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Ep. 14: Thrive in Your Japanese Workplace & Life — Insights from Exec Coach, Katheryn Gronauer
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Feel comfortable in your body and be clear on what your value is with Katheryn Gronauer |Certified Health Coach|Writer|Entrepreneur
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Fun Friday 14: Interview with Katheryn Gronauer
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Episode 40– Katheryn Gronauer, Founder of Thrive Tokyo, Executive Trainer & Coach
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How To Thrive In Tokyo. With Katheryn Gronauer
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Here's to Your Health - Katheryn Gronauer
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Three Paths to Life and Success in Japan: A Live Conversation with Anthony Griffin, Katheryn Gronauer, and Austin Zeng
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Katheryn Gronauer talks the Japanese Bathhouse and Feeling At Home in Tokyo
