Hi, I’m Paul Petschek—
Organic Intelligence® Certified Coach (OICC),
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
and creative guide.
I help actors and other creative people regulate their nervous systems, expand their creative depth, and uncover the joys and freedom of their personal acting power in their craft and their life.
Whether you're facing personal challenges, creative dilemmas, performance anxiety, or seeking deeper resources or a tune-up of your skills, this work meets you where you are.
You don’t have to push harder.
It's about organically connecting to the inside you.
Please check out my images and my blog.
If my work resonates, I'd love to hear from you.
I’m a Harvard-educated filmmaker, SAG-AFTRA member, Certified Organic Intelligence® Coach,
and professor of film.
But more than that—I’m someone who knows what it means to reclaim your creative voice, not through force or perfection, but through presence.
I’ve edited films alongside legends like Martin Scorsese and coached actors to their most authentic performances using the nervous system tools I’ve spent years mastering. I’m also a trained actor, currently mentored by Broadway and film/TV veteran Alan Feinstein—committed to bringing my full artistry to life, just as I help others do the same.
Whether you’re recovering from trauma, reaching for a new role, or simply learning to trust yourself again—I meet you where you are.
Together, we work from the inside out.
Here’s what some of my clients have discovered through this work—sometimes in a single session.
"Before doing this work with Paul, I thought I had been miscast."
"Best acting teacher I've ever had."
Denise Gauthier, Professional Model and Actor
"Sensing my "resting points" clarified some positive menu items of my life and made them accessible."
Julian, Pro Massage Therapist 15 years, L.A.
"Paul helped me resolve my grief issues within a month."
“Paul has an incredible gift to help connect mind and body in a way that unlocks inner clarity, calm, and
forward movement. I quickly experienced a real shift.”
Tina C, Designer + Creative Director, New York
