Dominic Velando

Versatile coach and teacher in Lakewood, Colorado

youth • adults • diverse populations • executive functioning • martial arts

dominicvelando at gmail dot com

  • Certified Professional Coach - Lumia Coaching (ICF-Accredited Program)

    Versatile approach to clients of varying learning styles, demographics and executive functioning skills

    Focus on strengths-based and value-centered coaching, mindfulness practice, and habit-forming frameworks

  • Confident engaging students in a variety of settings including private lessons, classroom, public workshops, in-person and virtual learning environments

    Proficient with teaching prepared curriculum, generating unique lessons plans and substitute teaching

    Experienced with preparing stduents for testing and certifications including martial arts promotions, driver license tests, and security clearances

  • User Experience Design Certificate - University of Denver Boot Camp (2023)

    Trained in creating intuitive user-friendly instructions in compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

    Improved communications for the state of Colorado’s Medicaid website/app impacting 1+ million members

  • COACHING

    • Brandon - “I had never heard of coaching and didn't really know what to expect but after a quick video call in which Dominic radiated this aura of professionalism and sincerity. I immediately felt safe and comfortable to explore my situation with him. Dominic has such an ease and confidence about him that it really makes working with him an effortless delight.”

    • Ryan Mayer, PCC - “He stands out from the crowd as a rare hybrid of high-level strategic thinking and meticulously detail-oriented. He thrives on projects that require creativity, and strategic messages with staying power.”

    • Sam - “Having just been exposed to the world of ADHD, Dominic has been an integral part of this new world. He was not only able to directly relate to everything I was/am going through, but knew exactly what I was needing in the way of guidance and support.”

    • Elise - “Dominic is really great at asking questions that cut through the ‘noise’ that helped me reconnect to my truth or more authentic self”

    TEACHING

    • Blake Theil - “Dominic was my instructor and he was an incredibly engaging and thoughtful instructor who enhanced my driving but also was great to talk too. I will being suggesting Wheat Ridge to all my friend for this experience alone, thanks for the great night!”

    • Catalina - “This lesson was mainly focused on helping me be prepared for my upcoming driving test, and I can successfully walk away from this lesson feeling prepared and confident for my test. Dominic is a great drive safe teacher!”

    • Corelle - “Easy to talk to. Didn’t feel unsafe or unsure when driving because I knew if I did something wrong he would help me fix it/correct it.”

    • Phoebe - “This instructor was so fun to talk to and made me feel calm”

    • Tamaya - “Dominic did a great job showing me spatial distance.”

    • Henry - “Great conversation when it came up, kept me on track through some distractions”

    • Cayden - “He was great in every category…He gave me clear instructions very nicely and he was super relatable. Give him a raise!:)”