Welcome to Episode 23 Reflecting on: Mentorship, where Dr Marcus and Charlie are joined by Dom Edwards, founder of The Arena, a mentoring charity he has been running for five years.

Together, we explore how having the right mentor can shape your growth, wellbeing, and confidence, and why seeking guidance doesn’t mean weakness.

From finding the right person to guide you, to building long-term relationships that support both your career and mental health, this episode dives into the real impact mentoring can have on our lives.

We explore:

• Why mentoring matters for wellbeing and growth 🌱

• How to find (and recognise) a good mentor 👀

• Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness 💪

• How mentoring builds confidence, direction, and community 🤝

🛠 Practical Advice for Listeners

• Asking for help isn't a weakness

• Where to look for a mentor

• It doesn't have to be so formal

• Having the confidence to ask

• Taking time to build trust

📍 Pillars explored: Community & Connection, Inspiration & Introspection, Wellbeing & Joy

🎧 Hit play, and learn how the right mentor can make daily life feel a little lighter and more guided.

📚 References cited in this episode:

• Bandura, A., & Walters, R. H. (1977). Social learning theory (Vol. 1, pp. 141-154). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice hall.

• Tajfel, H., Turner, J. C., Austin, W. G., & Worchel, S. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. Organizational identity: A reader, 56-65.