--- title: "Maki Nakamura - Center for Nonviolent Communication" description: "Maki Nakamura" url: "https://www.cnvc.org/trainers/maki-nakamura" date: "2026-09-18T06:26:58+00:00" language: "en-US" --- ![Maki Nakamura Portrait](https://www.cnvc.org/images/portraits/certified-trainers/Maki-Nakamura.jpeg) # Maki Nakamura # Certified Trainer since 2025 B.A. in Sociology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Waseda University MBA in Entrepreneurial Management, Graduate School of Business Administration, BBT University Completed General Management Program (GMP), Harvard Business School Manma Life: Authentic, Alive, Connected まんまのいのちで、ありのままに、つながって生きる Speaks English, Japanese Current Country: Japan Country of Origin: Japan "To me, NVC is a path to reclaiming our wholeness—where each of us, just as we are, can live fully, in connection with one another, with nature, and with life itself. 私にとってNVCは、いのちのまるごとさを取り戻す道です。誰もが「まんま」の自分で、他者と、自然と、いのちとつながりながら、いきいきと生きていけるように。" [ READ IN TRAINER'S PRIMARY LANGUAGE ](#in-primary-language) My encounter with Nonviolent Communication (NVC) came at a major turning point in my life. After graduating from university, I spent nearly 30 years in the business world, with the latter half in leadership roles in global corporations. Looking back, I now see that I was in a constant state of striving and surviving—while deep down, longing for genuine connection and understanding, even though I wasn’t consciously aware of it at the time. Eventually, this way of living became unsustainable, and I found myself in deep personal struggle. Around that time, I came across NVC. Almost simultaneously, the COVID-19 pandemic began. I made the bold decision to step away from my executive career and relocate to Itoshima, a coastal town in Fukuoka Prefecture, with no clear plan for what would come next. What I did know was that I wanted to live in alignment with the longings of my soul, and to connect more deeply with myself, others, and nature. NVC became an essential companion in this transition, helping me understand why I had been struggling and what had led me to a sense of burnout. Even though I was drawn to NVC from the beginning, my learning journey was not always easy. Of course, studying NVC doesn’t mean that only pleasant things happen. I had to face both comfortable and uncomfortable feelings, notice when I was caught in judgments, and learn to relate to myself with compassion. Gradually, through practice, I began to internalize these capacities. For me, NVC is a lifelong path of learning and living—a trusted companion in my life. I hope that sharing my personal experience and learning can be of support to others as well. Going forward, I hope to engage more deeply in organizational development grounded in NVC principles. In addition, I will continue to focus on bringing NVC to business professionals and supporting local changemakers in Itoshima. I aim to co-create cultures of empathy, collaboration, and authenticity—both in workplaces and communities. # Trainer's primary language NVCとの出会いは、ちょうど私の人生の大きな転機と重なるものでした。 大学卒業後、約30年間ビジネスの世界で働き、後半は外資系企業の経営に携わってきました。その間、無意識のうちに「達成」や「サバイバル」のモードで動いており、人とのつながりや理解を心の奥では求めながらも、それに気づかずにいました。 そのような生き方は、人生の中盤で行き詰まり、私は深い苦しみの中にいました。そんなときに出会ったのがNVCでした。ほぼ同時にコロナ禍が始まり、私は思い切ってそれまでのキャリアに区切りをつけ、見通しが何もない中で、福岡県糸島市に移住しました。 「魂の願いに沿った生き方をしたい」「自分や他者、自然と深くつながって生きたい」と願っていた私にとって、NVCの学びはかけがえのない支えとなりました。なぜ自分が苦しかったのか、なぜ人生が行き詰まったのかも、少しずつ理解できるようになりました。 もちろん、学びの過程では迷いや葛藤もありました。NVCを学べば「都合のよいことだけが起こる」というわけではなく、心地よい感情も、そうでない感情も、評価判断する自分も、共感したいと願う自分も、すべてに気づき、受け入れていくことが必要でした。実践を重ねることで、少しずつそのプロセスを体得してきたと思います。 私にとってNVCは、生涯を通じた学びであり、実践であり、人生の伴走者です。私自身の体験や学びが、誰かの役に立つことがあるのではないかと思い、今トレーナーとしての活動を始めています。 今後は、NVCを土台とした組織開発により深く取り組んでいきたいと考えています。 加えて、ビジネスパーソンに向けてNVCを伝えることや、地域で社会的な活動を行っている仲間たちをNVCで支えることにも引き続き力を注いでいく予定です。職場やコミュニティにおいて、共感・協働・本質的なつながりのある文化を共に育んでいけたらと願っています。 > “My mission is to bring Nonviolent Communication to both business professionals and local changemakers. I offer organizational development, leadership facilitation, and workshops rooted in NVC. I also support individuals through 1-on-1 sessions, helping them deepen connection with themselves and others. I’m committed to nurturing cultures of empathy, authenticity, and shared humanity—whether in companies, communities, or families. 私のミッションは、NVCをビジネスパーソンと地域のチェンジメーカーの双方に届けることです。NVCを土台とした組織開発やリーダーシップ支援、ワークショップを行うとともに、1on1セッションで個人の内的・対人的なつながりをサポートしています。共感、ありのままの在り方、人間らしさが育まれる文化を、企業、地域、家庭などあらゆる場で育てていくことを願っています。” Share this page: - [](mailto:?body=Hi%20check%20out%20this%20trainer%21&subject=Check%20out%20this%20Certified%20Trainer%20with%20the%20Center%20for%20Nonviolent%20Communication%21) - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmaki-nakamura "Share on Facebook") - [](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmaki-nakamura "Share on Whatsapp") - [](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmaki-nakamura&text= "Share on Twitter") - [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmaki-nakamura "Share on Linkedin") - [](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmaki-nakamura "share on Pinterest") ### TRAINING FOCUS: - Business - Conflict Resolution - Counseling & Coaching - Diversity - Education - Facilitation - General - Social Change May we each live as we are—rooted in wholeness, connected in compassion, and awake to the life that flows through us all. 誰もが「まんま」の自分で、まるごとのいのちに根ざし、つながり、いのちの流れに目覚めて生きられますように。 [ LINKEDIN PROFILE ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maki-nakamura-3a31a924/) “If something in my journey or approach resonates with you, I would be delighted to connect. Whether you are curious about NVC, seeking support in your organization or community, or simply walking your own path of living more fully—I welcome your presence. Let’s explore what might grow from here, together. 私の旅や在り方に、もし何かが響いたと感じていただけたなら、ぜひつながっていただけたら嬉しいです。NVCに興味がある方、組織や地域でサポートを求めている方、自分らしく生きる道を模索している方……どんな方であっても、あなたの存在を歓迎します” # Contact Maki Nakamura First name \* Last name \* Email Address \* Country \* United States Your Message \* Turnstile \* ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_placeholder_map.svg) ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map. ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map.