This exec was terrified of public speaking, but now she loves it

This exec was terrified of public speaking, but now she loves it

May 4, 2026 · 20 min · Season 4 · Episode 14

About this episode

Allison Rossiter shares her journey from being terrified of public speaking to embracing it with the help of a coach and other resources.

When Allison Rossiter was offered a dream job, she had just one hesitation: she was terrified of public speaking. But not wanting to walk away from the opportunity, the budding executive asked for a public speaking coach. On this week’s episode, the president for Novartis in Australia and New Zealand tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new coach, a hypnotist and a Hollywood movie helped her tackle one of her biggest fears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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