At Coach Consult Experts, we believe in spotlighting professionals who create meaningful change. Today, we honor Coach Mary Chege-Kamau for her impactful volunteer work with Braven’s Mock Interview Event—an experience that highlights her dedication to empowering the next generation of leaders.
The Power of Mentorship: By the Numbers
Mentorship isn’t just inspiring—it’s proven to accelerate careers.
Consider these mentorship statistics
📊 71% of Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs, recognizing their role in talent development (Source: National Mentoring Partnership).
📊 Young professionals with mentors are 5x more likely to get promoted (Forbes).
📊 First-gen college graduates with career mentors earn up to 22% higher salaries (Harvard Business Review).
Mary’s work with Braven—a nonprofit that helps underrepresented students bridge the gap between college and career—directly contributes to these transformative outcomes.
Mary’s Impact at Braven’s Mock Interview Event
As a #BravenVolunteer, Mary provided students with:
✅ Personalized interview coaching—helping them refine answers to tough questions like “Tell me about yourself” and “What’s your greatest weakness?”
✅ Body language & confidence-building techniques—because 55% of communication is nonverbal (Psychology Today).
✅ Real-world industry insights—preparing them for competitive job markets where 75% of hiring managers say interview performance determines hires (LinkedIn Talent Solutions).
Her key takeaway?
“These students aren’t just learning to interview—they’re learning to own their potential.”
Why Mock Interviews Are a Game-Changer
For many first-gen professionals, interviews feel like a test they weren’t taught to take. Programs like Braven’s Mock Interview Event change that by:
🔹 Reducing interview anxiety—studies show practice interviews lower stress by 50% (Anxiety & Depression Association of America).
🔹 Increasing job offer rates—candidates who do mock interviews are 3x more likely to receive offers (TopInterview).
🔹 Closing the networking gap—since 85% of jobs are filled through connections (LinkedIn).
Mary’s approach—focusing on strengths, storytelling, and strategic self-presentation—gave students a career-launching toolkit.
A Coach’s Ikigai in Action
Mary’s Braven experience reflects her broader mission at Coach Consult Experts:
🌱 Helping professionals find purpose beyond job titles
🚀 Guiding clients through career pivots & promotions
💡 Teaching interview strategies that land offers
Fun fact: Several Braven participants later joined Mary’s coaching programs—proof that mentorship sparks long-term growth!
How You Can Make an Impact
Inspired to give back? Braven needs professionals like you to:
📅 Volunteer for mock interviews (1-2 hours)
🎤 Host a workshop (resume reviews, networking tips)
🤝 Mentor a Fellow (6-week commitment)
🔗 Learn more: braven.org/volunteer
The Ripple Effect of Mentorship
Mary’s story reminds us: Career success isn’t a solo journey. When professionals invest in emerging talent, everyone rises.
We invite you to:
1️⃣ Share this post (#BeBraven #MentorshipMatters)
2️⃣ Thank a mentor like Coach Mary Chege-Kamau who can shape your career
3️⃣ Explore coaching at coachconsultexperts.com
“Mentorship is the bridge between potential and success.”
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