Angela Damianakis

Angela is available to speak on Ortho Praxis.

Additional Information: OrthoPraxisConsulting.com

Biography

Angela Damianakis, M.S.W.Angela may be described as bold, intellectually savvy, energetic and passionate. Graduating from Hoftstra University’s New College with honors she entered Adelphi University’s School of Social Work. Her diligence and commitment to her chosen career was exemplified in work.

Angela began public speaking officially as an undergraduate for her university. She served as a guest panelist and keynote speaker for a variety of organizations and groups, including being the keynote speaker to the Orton Dyslexia Society at the University of New York (NYU) and to local Philoptochos chapters.

Angela is sympathetic to the difficulties of abuse and neglect, of illness and fear. Three years ago she was diagnosed with a sizeable brain tumor and had to undergo a bi-later craniotomy. She never asked ‘why me?’ but rather ‘now what?”. The life skills that she teaches and practices herself helped her walk skillfully through that trying time and her relationship to her church and to her God was embraced all the more. Currently Angela is a black belt in traditional karate; a marathon runner and a mother. She has been married to Master Iconographer Elias Damianakis for 18 years.

Angela’s lecture series address the need for integration of Biblical Principles and Orthodox Traditions into practical living. She teaches a very real way to turn to God to embrace the whole of our being: our Trinitarian selves. Her lectures deal primarily with the ability of the faithful to actualize significant, sustainable change in their daily living. Angela affirms that such change is doable when you turn to God and rely on your faith. In plain language she teaches her audience how to dwell with God and to love and glorify Him. Angela’s lectures are all about shaking up the status quo. She sets goals to create conditions for peak experiences designed to defy all self doubt and defeatist ideologies. Angela will get your attention!

The ultimate goal of Angela’s lectures is to function as a change-agent or catalyst for the participants, teaching them how to make decisions and engage in behaviors which will create sustainable change. She encourages participants to pick goals which at the time will seem beyond their reach and to attain them through their behavior. You can check out her website at orthopraxisconsulting.com.  She also has a blog available at orthodoxcounselor.blogspot.com.

Angela serves as a motivational coach and speaker, assuring her audiences that they can make significant changes in their own lives. Angela believes unequivocally in the curative nature of faith and commitment. Without conflict or reservation she openly discusses the healing power of the Church and the practical measures we can take to put biblical practice into everyday experience.