Grow your voice for

speaking, Writing & teaching

Expand your impact.

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COACHING: Let me walk with you on your journey.

Learn how God has uniquely wired you to communicate. Through strengths-based coaching and reflection, you'll gain insight into your natural leadership, writing and speaking style. One of my favorite things to do is to help others discover their God-given gifts and passions. My coaching is personal, prayerful and powerful, helping you discover your next steps.

Flourish Speaker Coaching

Are you interested in growing your confidence as a speaker, teacher or preacher? Through Dorina’s six-month coaching program, you will discover your voice, develop your signature message, learn how to research, strengthen your delivery and multiply your impact as a speaker.

Nourish WritEr coaching

Do you need help shaping a picture book, non-fiction essay, journalistic article or book proposal? With more than 25 years experience as a journalist, writing teacher and multi-genre published author, Dorina offers coaching from manuscript to marketplace. Whether you are developing a first draft or preparing a manuscript for publication, this process is about more than finishing pages—it’s about shaping your voice and stewarding your story with care.

Cultivate Freelance Editing

Do you have a manuscript or article that you would like polished with a personal touch? Dorina has been working as a writing teacher, journalist and editor for more than 25 years. She can help you prepare your best work with attention to all the details so you can feel confident in submitting/publishing.

What People Are Saying

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“I love Dorina’s laid back, but intentional style. She brings a depth of experience and tailored input so well to my situations. She helped me feel confident and comfortable with my message. ”

— Sarah Driver, speaker coaching client

“Working with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young has truly been a gift to me both personally and professionally. She has the ability to pair insight with encouragement, pushing me, along with all of her students, toward the finish line of self confidence much like an athletic coach pushes their athletes. Her patience nurtures perseverance, ensuring excellence is the outcome. Dorina did not just improve my writing skills. Rather, she helped me believe my words matter and encouraged me to chase God’s glory through them.”

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— Danielle Arndt, writing student

"Dorina has helped me become more prepared and confident as a speaker. She has helped me walk in my strengths and grow in becoming a more engaging and effective communicator." 

—Ebony Ramirez, speaker coaching client

Ready to get started?

Send me a quick note and let’s map out the next steps together.