Hi, I’m Paul Petschek—
Organic Intelligence® Coach (OICC),
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP),
and creative guide.
I love helping actors and other creative people reconnect
with their organic impulses and full capacities
– through nervous system wisdom, deep attunement and resourcing, and creative tools from film.
Together:
It's not about fixing. It's about re-connecting.
"Best acting teacher I've ever had."
Denise Gauthier, Professional Model and Actor
"I reached out to Paul because I wasn’t finding my way into the part. I couldn’t connect to the character. After our work together, reviewers wrote: 'She’s a fine comic—but even better at building a character we care about.' This turned out to be my best all-around theater experience. And it began with me thinking I’d been miscast."
Stage & Screen Actress
"During one of the hardest seasons of my life—grieving the loss of my brother and battling intense anxiety—Paul met me in a way that was rare. He didn’t try to fix or reframe. He helped me move through the waves of pain and clarity with grace. I invited him on my podcast because I wanted others to experience the compassionate insight he brings."
Joshua Johnson, Author & Host of “The Joyful Journey” Podcast
"Sensing my ‘resting points’ clarified some positive menu items of my life—and made them accessible."
Julian, Pro Massage Therapist (15 yrs), L.A.
"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
Yes, I’m a Certified Organic Intelligence® Coach,
ACE, SAG-AFTRA, & DGA member,
and professor of film. Editor of this Academy-nominated film "Most", its own story of the journey from trauma to healing.
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 and practice. And to coach people how to do the same.
I’ve had the privilege of editing alongside legends like Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker and coaching actors to their most authentic performances. And I've had my own growth experience through PTSD, helping me to support others.
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—my goal is to meet you where you are.
Together, we work from the inside out.
