Stephanie Simpson
Stephanie Simpson is an Artist, Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, and the author of the “21 Day Stress Management Workbook: A Holistic, Interactive Guide to Re-Defining Your Relationship to Stress.” Drawing on her background in movement, meditation, trauma, and psychology, she partners with people and businesses/organizations to achieve their greatest potential by nurturing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Skilled at holding space so that people and businesses can get clear on their purpose and align their purpose with their goals, Stephanie empowers her clients to live courageously and to the fullest by creating communities and workplace cultures that are human centric, fostering and valuing employee wellness and sustainability.
An RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor, Stephanie holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Emerson College, an MFA in Dance Performance/Choreography from Smith College, and an MA in the Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Spirituality, Mind, Body and a focus in Organizational Change from Columbia University, Teachers College. Her research focuses on fear and stress management, embodied leadership, group development, engagement/purpose, and creativity/innovation. She is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Master Practitioner in the Energy Leadership Index Assessment, and is an ACC Certified Professional Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, iPEC.
Stephanie works with individuals, groups, and teams in a variety of industries: Finance, Education, Technology, Performing/Creative Arts, Health Care, and Start-Up/Entrepreneurship. She developed and was the Director of Coaching for an independent K-12 private school in NYC where she trained, coached, facilitated, and mentored all members of the community including upper administration, faculty/ staff, parents, and students. Stephanie is on the coaching teams for Medley, My College Audition, General Assembly, a preferred Alumni Career Coach for TC Next - Columbia University, Teachers College, and a certified Start With Heart Facilitator with Graydin. In addition, she is on faculty and is the Teaching & Learning Center Fellow in charge of the “Faculty-Student Wellbeing” Initiative at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) and is one of the Co-Founders/Artistic Directors of Reject Dance Theatre, a professional modern dance and education company based in NYC and Providence.
She is a Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, and Consultant for businesses globally, including Columbia University, Teachers College, National Dance Education Organization, New England Inn & Resorts Association, New York State Association of Independent Schools, National At-Risk Education Network, South Windsor Public Schools, National Council of Teachers of English, The Lovett Learning Institute, Tsinglan School, and wellness events throughout the country.
Stephanie has been a guest on many podcasts, is a freelance meditation writer for The Shine App, a contributing expert for HerCampus Media, and has been published on several virtual platforms including Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Elephant Journal, and Body Mind Love. Additional media can be found on her website.