3 Lessons in Confidence, Career Leaps & Betting on Yourself with Patricia DuChene
In this episode, Postal CRO Patricia DuChene shares the bold career moves that took her from agricultural fields to building global sales teams across four continents. You'll hear how she broke into tech after dozens of rejections, what launching an international office really requires, and why emotional intelligence is one of the most underrated (and powerful) tools a leader can have. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re ready, this episode will remind you: you don’t have to be ready—you just have to be willing to bet on yourself.
She Believed She Could™ Podcast · Patricia DuChene, Allison Walsh
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Show Notes
From living in a sheep barn to building international sales teams across Europe and Asia, Patricia DuChene’s story is anything but conventional. In this inspiring episode, she opens up about her journey to becoming CRO at Postal, the highs and lows of launching global offices, and why emotional intelligence is one of the most underrated leadership skills. If you’ve ever wondered whether to bet on yourself — this episode is your sign to do it.
We talk about:
- How growing up on a cattle ranch shaped her scrappy leadership style
- The surprising gateway job that led her into sales
- Breaking into tech after endless rejection — and the chance encounter that changed her life
- What it really takes to launch an international office (with zero playbook)
- Why empathy + EQ are critical for sustainable leadership
- Navigating maternity leave with heart and business strategy
- What confidence means when you're the only one saying “yes” to your future
🔥 Memorable Moments:
- “You don’t need an MBA to lead globally—you need trust, grit, and a willingness to learn on the fly.”
- “You have to find people who bet on you—and be the person who bets on yourself first.”
- “Confidence is the willingness to bet on yourself when no one else will.”
🌐 Resources & Links:
📌 Learn more about Postal: www.postal.com
💼 Connect with Patricia on LinkedIn: Patricia DuChene
📚 Book Recs: Start With Why by Simon Sinek, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Conscious Leadership by Sarah Hawley
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