Robert Oikle
Veteran storyteller weaving resilience, history, and human connection.
Robert Oikle
Veteran storyteller weaving resilience, history, and human connection.
About Robert Oikle
Veteran storyteller weaving resilience, history, and human connection.
I'm Robert Scott Oikle, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran with over 32 years of service, including deployments to Afghanistan and Cyprus. My military experiences have deeply shaped my perspectives on leadership, resilience, and the importance of human connection.
Why Book Robert Oikle as Your Podcast Guest
High-Impact Stories
I bring firsthand stories that captivate listeners and deepen emotional engagement.
Actionable Leadership Insight
I share practical leadership lessons shaped by decades of high-pressure decision-making.
Human-Centered Perspective
I offer grounded reflections on service, connection, and resilience that resonate widely.
Historical Context
I provide accessible context on military history that enriches conversations and educates audiences.
Episode Angles & Topics
Leadership Under Pressure
Actionable leadership insights shaped by real-world military decision-making.
The Human Side of Deployment
A grounded look at the emotional and personal realities of military service.
Preserving Military History
Why remembrance and storytelling matter for communities and future generations.
Resilience Through Adversity
Practical insights into building resilience shaped by decades of service.
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways
Listeners gain grounded insights into military leadership, resilience, service, and the human experiences behind deployment, presented through real-world stories that build empathy and understanding.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Show
Ideal for podcasts on leadership, resilience, military history, personal storytelling, service, and cultural understanding.
Recent Podcast Appearances
34. Scott Oikle - The Last Rotation: War Diaries, Moral Weight, and the Two-Year Therapy That Saved His Career
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast • Mar 2, 2026
Hero's Ridge 2025-12-29 Scott Oikle
Lepine Apartments • Feb 12, 2026
The Last Rotation: Major Oikle's Journey
The Team Ten Eight Podcast • Jan 31, 2026
Listener Rejection Stories (2025)
We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast • Jul 17, 2025
Key Achievements
More than 32 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces
Deployed to Afghanistan and Cyprus
Officer Commanding of the Communications & Electronics Museum
Author of The Last Rotation: Afghanistan - A War Diary
Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation recipient (2018)
Professional Experience
Officer Commanding
Communications & Electronics Museum, CFB Kingston
Oversaw preservation of Canadian Armed Forces technological and operational history.
Speaker Topics
What Robert Oikle Can Speak About:
Social Media
Speaking Engagements
Podcast Interview
Keynote
Presentation
Workshop
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Actionable, story-rich insights on Military leadership, Afghanistan war insights, Veteran transition. Studio-quality video & audio. Available Weekdays only. Happy to share with my audience.
Free for podcast interviews
Studio-quality video & audio
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Available Weekdays only
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