In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Áine Gleeson, founder of WowWe, shares how reconnecting with her singing voice transformed her confidence, leadership, and sense of self. She reflects on the role music played in her childhood, the rejection at age fourteen that silenced her voice for decades, and the small but brave steps that helped her reclaim it later in life.
Áine opens up about joining a local music group as an adult, learning to focus on connection rather than judgment, and how singing at her son’s wedding became a deeply emotional moment that touched everyone present. As her voice grew stronger, so did her leadership. She shares how finding confidence in self-expression reshaped the culture at WowWe, creating space where different communication styles are valued and every voice matters.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that confidence doesn’t arrive all at once. It’s built through small, courageous choices to express yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Key Takeaways
• How early experiences with singing can shape confidence and self-expression later in life
• Why rejection can silence your voice and how to gently reclaim it
• How focusing on connection instead of judgment builds confidence
• The link between self-expression and authentic leadership
• How singing can strengthen communication and presence at work
• Why inclusive leadership starts with valuing different voices
• How small steps toward self-expression create meaningful ripple effects
Don’t wait to be chosen, choose yourself. Small steps matter more than you think, and today is always a good day to begin.
Connect with Áine
Facebook: @WowWee.ie
Instagram: @wowwee.ie
X: @WowWee
Linked In: @wowwee
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