Growth doesn’t happen in isolation – it happens through connection.

In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Doug Lawrence, founder of TalentC® and an international mentoring expert with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations navigate change. Doug has spent his career studying the difference between advice and true mentoring – and why so many people feel stuck, disconnected, or unsupported when what they actually need is the right person walking alongside them. He’s also the author of the Amazon #1 best seller You Are Not Alone: Mental Health Mentors Take the Journey With You.

In this conversation, Sabrina and Doug talk about leadership as service, belonging as a driver of confidence, and why “doing it alone” might be one of the most persistent myths in Personal Development.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why mentorship isn’t a luxury – it’s a basic human need, and what happens when people go without it.
• The real difference between giving advice and true mentoring – and why the two get confused so often.
• What Doug has learned about why people get stuck, and how guidance from the right person can change the direction of a life.
• Why leadership is best understood as a form of service, not authority.
• How belonging drives confidence – and why disconnection quietly undermines both.
• Why “doing it alone” is one of the biggest myths in personal development, and what it costs the people who believe it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step, this episode will show you why support isn’t weakness – it’s how growth actually happens.

Find out more about this week’s guest: https://talentc.ca

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Sabrina Brown The BreenTime Podcast

I’m someone who’s always loved learning, growing, and helping people navigate change. Over the years, I’ve built a career leading transformation and strategy work across healthcare and the public sector, but at heart I’m simply passionate about making a positive difference and supporting people to reach their potential.
I’m a proud mum to one daughter, and family means everything to me. I love travelling, keeping fit, meeting new people, and having meaningful conversations that inspire fresh ideas and new perspectives. I’m also passionate about coaching and personal development, and I’m always curious about what helps people grow and thrive.
Through my podcast and being part of this community, I hope to share real conversations, encouragement, and a reminder that it’s never too late to embrace change, try something new, and keep creating a life you love.