518 Breaking the Silence with Angie McQuillin

Focus on WHY podcast episode 518 Breaking the Silence with Angie McQuillin How does breaking a decades-old silence change a life? Angie McQuillin opens up about her powerful journey through trauma, justice and personal transformation. Navigating six years in the justice system after reporting historic sexual assault, Angie uncovers the emotional cost of silence, the liberating reward of owning her voice and the unexpected ripple effects for others still suffering quietly. From the pain of containment to the empowering impact of communication and boundary-setting, Angie's experience inspires those ready to reclaim their narrative. Tune in for vulnerability, purpose and healing through the power of breaking the silence.  KEY TAKEAWAY "I just basically got to the stage where if I didn't do it, I was going to implode, like the cost of silence was actually bigger than the cost of speaking out."   ABOUT THE GUEST – ANGIE MCQUILLIN Angie McQuillin was groomed aged 10 by her swimming coach and was violently sexually assaulted at the age of sixteen. She stayed silent about the abuse for twenty-three years until she reached her breaking point and went to the police aged 39. What followed was a six-year criminal justice battle: multiple rearranged court dates, one hung jury, one retrial and an eventual conviction for a crime committed almost thirty years ago. He was sentenced to six years. Angie now speaks openly about the life of being a silent survivor including the cost of silence, what the justice system looks like from the inside and what life on the other side of a verdict really feels like. A professional speaker, workshop facilitator and executive coach and for circa a decade, she brings both lived experience and personally encountered rare insights into why people don't use their voice, and what it takes to finally speak up when it'd be easier to stay silent.   CONNECT WITH ANGIE MCQUILLIN https://www.youtube.com/@AngieMcQuillinUnsilenced https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiemcquillincoaching/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.