Rest Is Not Laziness: Dorota Kosiorek On Neuroscience, Leadership, And Balance

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In this thought-provoking episode of Epic Begins With 1 Step Forward, Zander is joined by Dorota Kosiorek , a go-to-market leader in AI, certified neuroscience-based coach, and writer from Poland. Dorota shares her journey from high-pressure consulting to a more intentional life built around rest, boundaries, and sustainable performance. Together, they explore why hustle culture misunderstands how the brain actually works, how rest fuels clarity and creativity, and why working smarter—not longer—leads to better outcomes. Dorota also opens up about her long-term vision of building a family-owned resort and how neuroscience, visualization, and mental training help turn big dreams into…