91. When You’re Overperforming and Still Undervalued

In episode 91, we’re talking about why overperforming is not a strategy for advancement and what to do instead when you’re working harder than ever but still not being recognized.If you’ve been the go-to person, taking on extra tasks, staying late, and doing more than your share only to feel undervalued or overlooked, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why overperforming doesn’t guarantee promotions, the emotional toll it takes, and how to shift into strategies that actually get you seen and supported.In this episode, I cover:Why overperforming often backfires when it comes to career growthThe hidden emotional cost of working harder but still feeling undervaluedHow boundaries and visibility create real opportunities for advancementPractical strategies for self-advocacy, recognition, and sustainable successKey Takeaways:Overperforming is not a promotion strategyRecognition comes from visibility, not just hard workBoundaries and communication are essential for sustainable successYou don’t have to prove your worth over and over, you get to own itChapters:00:46 Challenges of Overperforming in Professional Settings04:29 Visibility and Recognition in Career Advancement09:18 Emotional Impact of Feeling Undervalued12:39 Mindset and Self-Perception in the Workplace14:04 Setting Boundaries to Prevent Burnout17:00 Self-Advocacy for Overperformers21:02 Emotional Toll of OverperformingLearn more and stay connected:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.danitan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dani-tan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly newsletter