The Leadership Talk Show, themed “How Young People Can Build Real-World Careers in the Digital Age,” was held on 6th February 2026 and featured Deborah Damilola Olaleye as the guest speaker. The session focused on equipping young people with the mindset, skills, and practical exposure needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Drawing from her personal experiences, including her academic journey in South Africa, Deborah shared insights from conversations she had while growing up and through her interactions with trainers, youths, and learners. She highlighted a common challenge facing many young people today—acquiring knowledge without clear pathways to real-world application and employment.
From Skill to Opportunity
A major highlight of the talk show was the discussion around “From Skill to Opportunity.” Deborah identified key gaps that often limit young people’s career growth in the digital space, including:
- Learning theory without practical application
- Limited exposure to real-world digital tools
- Low confidence during interviews
- Lack of verifiable proof of competence
- Employer preference for experience over certificates
She emphasized that certificates alone are no longer sufficient; employers increasingly seek individuals who can demonstrate practical, hands-on skills.
Preparing Young People for the Digital Age
Deborah outlined solution-driven approaches young people must adopt to remain competitive, such as:
- Gaining practical, hands-on experience
- Practicing in safe and supportive environments
- Participating in real-world simulations
- Tracking measurable performance
- Building confidence ahead of interviews
According to her, real learning happens when skills are tested in scenarios that reflect actual workplace demands.
Introducing Fitty Quest
During the session, Deborah introduced Fitty Quest, a gamified digital skills platform designed to help learners practice, test, and validate their skills through real-world simulations. The platform prepares participants for interviews and professional roles by focusing on experience, performance, and confidence.
The Fitty Quest Digital Marketing pathway is structured into four progressive levels:
- Foundation Island
- Skill Arena City
- Entrepreneur Kingdom
- Agency Command Base
Participants also engage in SEO simulations, ads simulators, social media and email marketing tasks, Marketing Hot Seat challenges, Agency HQ experiences, and HubSpot and Google simulations.
Conclusion
The Leadership Talk Show concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, during which Deborah introduced her organization’s digital platform where participants can register and enroll in courses tailored to in-demand digital skills.
The session reinforced a powerful message: young people can build real-world careers in the digital age by combining skills with practical experience, confidence, and the right learning platforms.
To watch the show, visit https://www.youtube.com/live/N2OB14rfea4?si=AaAAX6uUJ-CWx38i