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Published: Feb. 15, 2021, midnight

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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Oscar Santolalla, the author of "Rock the Tech Stage" and "Create and Deliver a Killer Product Demo". After a decade and a half in the technology arena, he embarked on a mission to help people in technology companies present better, inspire others, and sell more.

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Since 2014, he has been hosting the public speaking podcast Time to Shine, for which he has interviewed more than 150 communication professionals. He works as a sales engineer at Ubisecure. And was born and raised in Peru but now lives in Finland.

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Oscar talks about why we should always seek to develop our skills and grow as professionals. He also discusses why storytelling can positively impact your career goals.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

There is always room to develop your skills, and no matter which stage you are at, time should always be taken to develop and grow.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

During an early presentation, Oscar found himself ill-prepared, and having to present on a subject of which he had no knowledge. This taught him the value of always being prepared, and to devote time to learning how to feel more comfortable with public speaking.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Switching between roles, and trying out new areas in the sector, provided Oscar with his current role, which he views as the highlight of his career so far.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

IT is being called upon, more and more, to solve meaningful problems for the world. This responsibility will grow as technological advancements continue to be made.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 In times previous, Oscar saw the implementation of tech infrastructures, and the idea of being a part of this world appealed to him greatly.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Become a problem solver.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 When people tell you that hard work alone will lead to success. This is only partly true.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Oscar would be more heavily involved in building tools that protect us online and reinforce privacy.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Focussing upon training in order to deliver better results to clients and partners.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Communication skills, and developing creativity in thinking.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Oscar remains energized by always learning new skills, and keeping abreast of technological advances.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Sports are very important, as is reading \\u2013 especially fiction, which stimulates the imagination.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Work on your storytelling abilities, which remain the best way of communicating plans, ideas and thoughts to others.

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BEST MOMENTS

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(3:49) \\u2013 Oscar - \\u201cAlways invest in developing your skills at any moment in your career\\u201d

(9:45) \\u2013 Phil - \\u201cAt any point in time, you can provide a point of view that can be described as leadership\\u201d

(12:15) \\u2013 Oscar \\u2013 \\u201cWe can solve the real and big problems that society has today\\u201d

(18:07) \\u2013 Oscar \\u2013 \\u201cYou need to make sure that others see what you do and appreciate your value\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

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Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer

Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

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Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 OSCAR SANTOLALLA

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Oscar Santolalla is the author of "Rock the Tech Stage" and "Create and Deliver a Killer Product Demo". After a decade and a half in the technology arena, he embarked on a mission to help people in technology companies present better, inspire others, and sell more.

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Since 2014, he has been hosting the public speaking podcast Time to Shine, for which he has interviewed more than 150 communication professionals. He works as a sales engineer at Ubisecure. And was born and raised in Peru but now lives in Finland.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 OSCAR SANTOLALLA

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Oscar Santolalla can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/osantolalla

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarsantolalla/

\\u2018Rock The Tech Stage\\u2019 Book Website: https://rockthetechstage.com/

\\u2018Create and Deliver a Killer Product Demo\\u2019 Book Website: https://www.apress.com/gp/book/9781484239537

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