CEO & Founder Mangrove
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Marta Borkowska
A PhD in psychology and MA in management from the University of Warsaw, since 2020 she has been the owner of Mangrove, a company that supports founders with the challenges of scaling a business. Prior to founding the company, she held operational team management and HR roles in organizations. She has also worked as a business consultant for training companies and as a freelancer.
She is a certified FRIS Trainer, experienced business coach, agile coach, facilitator and mentor.
She supported the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park in its incubation program for startups. In this role, she focused on teaching effective sales methods and the process of building customer experience.
She believes that business can be successful and ethical. When working with founders, managers and teams, she uses sound knowledge from the areas of cognitive psychology, personality or attitude and behavior change theory.
Dopamine in Work Environment: Friend or Foe
Dopamine is a well-known neurotransmitter, often praised for its role in driving high achievement. However, it is also linked to mental health issues and burnout. This presentation will explore how dopamine affects mental health, examining the consequences of having too much or too little of it. We will also discuss dopamine's impact on work performance, identifying when it boosts productivity and when it becomes a hindrance. By understanding dopamine better, we can highlight leadership practices that harness its benefits and suggest ways to create a balanced work environment that supports productivity without compromising well-being.
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