Angela Giles Klocke
(Soft G, Long I = Giles / Clock + E = Klocke)
Contact:
angelagilesklocke@gmail.com
Based in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area.
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I’m a speaker, writer, and coach passionate about trauma recovery, creativity, and personal empowerment. My focus is on domestic violence recovery and healing, and I use my platform to guide others in finding their voices and reclaiming their stories. Through speaking, workshops, coaching, and podcasting, I offer a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes storytelling, creativity, and hope. I’m also the author of a memoir, with an upcoming book that blends personal experience and guidance for others on similar journeys. Based in Colorado Springs, I’m driven by the belief that leading by example is key, which is why I say, “I’ll go first.”
(Until December 31, 2024, you can find my family photography services available at: coloradospringsfamilyphotography.com)
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I am married to my best friend, and we have three grown children, three bonus children, NINE amazing grandchildren, with one in heaven, and a very rich extended family of friends.
I want to embrace everything good in life. I’ve known the bad. I lived and survived the bad. That’s another story, the beginning chapters of my life, but out of all that bad came so much beauty. I love to live that now.
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Angela Giles Klocke is a compassionate advocate, speaker, writer, and coach with extensive experience in trauma recovery, advocacy, and client support services. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, Angela is dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their voices and heal from the effects of trauma. Through her work, she fosters empowerment, creativity, and hope.
Currently serving as a Peer Recovery Coach at HardBeauty in Castle Rock, Angela guides clients through recovery from trauma and substance use disorders, helping them set goals and leverage their strengths for meaningful change. She also manages the Wave Line support service, offering compassionate assistance to individuals in crisis. Angela facilitates “Discover Your Recovery” classes, creating a supportive environment for healing and self-exploration.
Her previous roles include working as a Confidential Victim Advocate at TESSA in Colorado Springs, where she provided direct crisis intervention services, including safety planning and resource connection for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She was also instrumental in delivering trauma-informed care presentations, enhancing community awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by survivors. Prior to this, as the Client Advocacy Director at CHOICES in Woodland Park, Angela counseled clients in crisis situations, provided pregnancy testing, and led volunteer recruitment and mentorship programs.
Angela’s multifaceted career is marked by her passion for empowering others, particularly those recovering from trauma. In addition to her advocacy work, she volunteers as a TEDxManitouSprings Coach for Speakers, using her expertise to mentor speakers in crafting and delivering impactful talks. She has also served as a mentor through CHOICES’ “Earn While You Learn” program and as a Victim Advocate for Teller County.
A natural leader with exceptional organizational and communication skills, Angela has proven herself adept at crisis management, advocacy, and event planning. Her ability to foster positive client relationships, combined with her motivational interviewing and active listening skills, has made her a trusted guide for many on their path to recovery and self-discovery.
In addition to her professional and volunteer roles, Angela is completing her Associate of Arts in Communication and has held leadership positions in Toastmasters, where she served as Secretary and Vice President of Education.
Angela’s dedication to trauma recovery, creative storytelling, and mentorship is reflected in her public speaking, writing, and coaching. She offers workshops, a podcast, and keynote speeches designed to help individuals navigate their healing journeys with courage and resilience. Her upcoming book, focused on trauma recovery and personal growth, will provide further insight and guidance for those seeking healing.
Residing in Colorado Springs, Angela leads by example, inspiring others to reclaim their stories and embrace their voices. Her guiding philosophy, encapsulated in her tagline, “I’ll go first,” reflects her deep commitment to going ahead on the path of healing, making space for others to follow.