World Authority in Coaching Psychology, Christian van Nieuwerburgh, Who Transformed Over 100,000 Educators at 1,000+ Schools Worldwide, Visits Japan: Press Conference Announcement for the Release of 'RADICAL LISTENING: The Art of Listening'

Discover Twenty-One Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Naomi Taniguchi) will hold a press conference for media representatives on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to coincide with the visit to Japan by Christian van Nieuwerburgh, a world authority in coaching psychology and a researcher who has been involved in training over 100,000 educators at more than 1,000 schools worldwide. 

His latest work, 'RADICAL LISTENING: The Art of Listening' (to be released on April 24), is a book that systematizes "dialogue techniques" for a society with deepening conflict and division, based on positive psychology and coaching research.

In recent years, as economic anxiety and social division have grown in Japan, the importance of "dialogue that understands the other person's perspective" rather than "communication that defeats the other person" has been re-emphasized. At this press conference, you can directly interview the author about the "power of listening" necessary in a divided society, considering cultural comparisons between Europe, America, and Japan.

● "Division" and "Anxiety" Spreading in Japanese Society — How Far Can Dialogue Go? 

According to a survey by the NIRA Research Institute, social anxiety and political distrust have been spreading in Japanese society in recent years. The number of people with populist leanings increased from 23% in 2024 to approximately 26%, 62% of people feel that the Japanese economy is "getting worse," and 64% predict an "deterioration" in the economic outlook 5-10 years from now. Furthermore, 61% of people believe that an increase in foreign residents will "worsen public safety," indicating the possibility that rising social anxiety could lead to exclusionary attitudes. 

Behind this anxiety, it is also pointed out that there is fertile ground for "polarization," where people with different positions deny each other. 

In his book, Nieuwerburgh points out that behind this social situation lies "intellectual overconfidence" – believing one's own ideas are too correct. 

The key to overcoming this situation is "Radical Listening," which is proposed as a way to understand the other person's perspective. This book is not just a communication skill; it presents a practical approach through "listening" that is effective for social issues such as "how to dissolve the emotional division caused by economic anxiety." 

【Source】https://www.nira.or.jp/paper/research-report/2025/122507.html

● Information on the Press Conference

A press conference with Christian van Nieuwerburgh will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. At this press conference, he will discuss the "dialogue techniques" necessary for Japanese society today. 

If you wish to attend, please contact us by email.

 

▼ Event Overview 

Christian van Nieuwerburgh Japan Visit Press Conference 

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 

Venue: Discover Twenty-One Headquarters

▼ Possible Interview Topics (Examples) 

● Dialogue techniques necessary for a divided society

　What is "Radical Listening" to overcome societal polarization?

● "Listening skills" necessary for organizations and leadership 

　How leaders listen to foster psychological safety

　Why is "listening skills" more important in diverse teams?

● Message to Japanese society 

　What Japanese society can learn in an era of division

▼ Eligible Interviewee 

Christian van Nieuwerburgh