Mr Purple podcast / Episode 30

Mr Purple podcast · Episode 30

Trust the Process: Navigating Career Challenges and Changes, with Steve Durham

Guest: Steve Durham · Host: Dr Tom Hitchcock
First released 1 February 2025 · 25 min

Steve Durham's career has run from a mechanical trade through corporate insurance and construction tech to mentoring and customer success. He talks openly about imposter syndrome, negative feedback loops, the support that helped him, and what he learned about backing himself.

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Show notes

Steve Durham’s career has been a whirlwind of experience, from completing a mechanical trade to navigating the corporate world of insurance, diving into construction tech, and discovering his passion for mentoring and customer success. But with every shift came challenges, self-doubt, and the need to back himself.

In this episode of The CUSP Podcast, Steve opens up about imposter syndrome, overcoming negative feedback loops, and the power of embracing change. He shares the mental hurdles he faced, the support that helped him through, and the key lessons he's learned about resilience and personal growth.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt stuck in your career, Steve’s story will inspire you to keep moving forward.

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