Are you a bit of a perfectionist? Setting the bar high and knocking it out of the park every time? Even if you don't, do your friends call you an overachiever? Join us and Amanda Goodman, Research Scientist at Dow, as we discuss the pros and cons of being an overachiever. In this episode, we discuss the circumstances that create the overachiever culture, when it's a bad thing, and how to prevent the detrimental effects of being an overachiever. Amanda Goodman holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Rice University and has a hybrid role in Research & Development, where she leads new product development projects for gas treating, and leads the R&D lab and personnel. In addition to her core role, Amanda leads North America R&D PhD recruiting for her business, co-leads the STEM steering team, and previously, served on the Women’s Inclusion Network steering team. You can connect with Amanda Goodman on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamgoodman/

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Episode Resources:

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/melodywilding/2020/03/16/the-surprising-downside-of-being-an-overachiever/?sh=72e64c6722fa
• http://nickfranc.is/overachievers/
• https://hbr.org/2006/06/leadership-run-amok-the-destructive-potential-of-overachievers
• https://hbr.org/2021/12/how-to-dial-it-back-when-youre-a-chronic-overachiever