Presence is at the
heart of everything I do.
For more than three decades, I have helped individuals, organizations, educators, and artists cultivate greater presence, authentic communication and creative confidence through teaching, facilitation, performance, and embodied practice.
My work is rooted in embodiment, creativity, and connection.
I believe that presence is not something we achieve – it is something we return to.
That shift changes how we lead, create, and collaborate. Whether I’m working in a boardroom, classroom, studio, or on stage, my intention is the same: to help people reconnect with their stillness, clarity, and creativity in order to do the work they’re meant to do and connect more deeply to others.
What guides my work
Presence
Learning to slow down, listen deeply and engage gully with ourselves and others.
Communication
Building trust, connection and understanding through authentic dialogue.
Creativity
Cultivating curiosity, resilience and imagination as tools for growth and transformation.
Who I work with
Corporations & Organizations
Communication, leadership and team development.
Universities &
Educators
Learning, reflection and student engagement.
Artists &
Creators
Creative process, performance and embodied practice.
Professional experience
Rebecca VerNooy is an award-winning actor, educator, and writer with over three decades of experience guiding individuals, organizations, and professional actors through transformative learning experiences. Specializing in embodied practice, writing, and team building, she creates dynamic spaces where individuals can develop presence, refine communication skills, and access their creative potential. Rebecca’s work is driven by authenticity and a profound commitment to supporting meaningful growth in both professional and personal realms.
Rebecca holds a BA in Dance and Choreography from Hampshire College and an MA in Contemplative Practice and Performance from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. The interdisciplinary and self-directed nature of both institutions reflects her approach to coaching and creative work.
Rebecca thrives on bringing embodied practice, team building, and creative collaboration to diverse communities. Grounded in higher education and shaped by a long history of creating and producing original theater work in New York City, she facilitates workshops and retreats focused on embodied practice, team building, public speaking and creativity. Her work has supported public school teachers, nonprofit organizations, advertising agencies, and universities alike.
Rebecca has written seven full-length movement theater pieces and directed more than a dozen plays. Her published writing includes the memoir Both Sides of Crazy and a contributing chapter in the anthology Movement for Actors. She currently serves as Head of the BFA Acting Program at Ohio University and as Director of Education for Tantrum Theater.
Let’s start a conversation.
Whether you're planning a workshop, seeking a speaker or exploring new ways to foster creativity and connection, I'd love to hear from you.