1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing?

My writing started at the suggestion of a troopmate of mine from Royal Canadian Mounted Police days. He would write inspirational messages to his children on a daily basis. I had been writing articles for a blog that dealt with mentoring. He suggested bringing all that together in a book. That was the beginning of “The Gift of Mentoring”.

Doug Lawrence is the founder of TalentC® and is focused on all things mentoring as a solution provider. Doug Lawrence is an International Certified Mentor and holds two Mentor Certifications; Certificate of Practice – Mentor and the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor from the International Mentoring Community. Doug is the only one to hold the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor in the world today.

He has over 30 years of mentoring and leadership experience and is recognized as a thought leader in the mentoring space. Doug authored the book entitled, “The Gift of Mentoring” and his second book entitled, “You Are Not Alone” became an Amazon #1 Best Seller in North America and the UK and is a  Bronze medal recipient in the Global Book Awards. Doug’s third book, “Grief, The Silent Pandemic) was published April 20th, 2025 and was the recipient of two bronze and one silver Global Book Awards. Doug is an International Best – Selling Author.

Doug’s Practice of Mentoring continues to grow and has resulted in his accumulation of 3,400 hours of mentoring (in person and virtual), 235 hours of speaking opportunities and 672 hours teaching others how to effectively mentor. Doug has been the guest on approximately 200 podcasts in the past year on the topics of mentoring, mental health and grief. 

2) What inspired you to write your book?

My book entitled “Grief – The Silent Pandemic” was my dealing with the loss of my wife, Debra to cancer and the grieving process. 

3) What theme or message do you hope readers will take away from your book?

That it is okay to reach out for help. There is no need to go on your healing journey on your own.

4) What drew you into this particular genre?

I want to make the world a better place to be and when I look at the number of people that are grieving there are lots of cries for help. There is a shortage of help for those that are struggling. 

5) What social media site has been the most helpful in developing your readership?

I have found that LinkedIn has been the best so far.

6) What advice would you give to aspiring or just starting authors out there?

Know why you are writing and to whom. If you are focused you can and will make a difference in the world as we know it today.

About the Author 

Doug Lawrence is the founder of TalentC® and is focused on all things mentoring as a solution provider. Doug Lawrence is an International Certified Mentor and holds two Mentor Certifications; Certificate of Practice – Mentor and the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor from the International Mentoring Community. Doug is the only one to hold the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor in the world today.

He has over 30 years of mentoring and leadership experience and is recognized as a thought leader in the mentoring space. Doug authored the book entitled, “The Gift of Mentoring” and his second book entitled, “You Are Not Alone” became an Amazon #1 Best Seller in North America and the UK and is a  Bronzemedal recipient in the Global Book Awards. Doug is an International Best – Selling Author.

Doug’s Practice of Mentoring continues to grow and has resulted in his accumulation of 3,400 hours of mentoring (in person and virtual), 235 hours of speaking opportunities and 672 hours teaching others how to effectively mentor. Doug has been the guest on approximately 150 podcasts in the past year on the topics of mentoring, mental health and grief.

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