True Love Knots

155 Navigate Life’s Challenges with Confidence with Jesse Oakley

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Jesse Oakley is a longtime member of Toastmasters International who has leveraged the organization to improve his public speaking skills, find his wife, and even write a book called "Greetings, Happy People." In this episode, he shares his inspiring stories and insights on how Toastmasters has impacted his personal and professional life.


Standout Quotes:

  • "If you are yourself, then you can realize that no matter what happens, whether the date goes well or not, it's a learning experience." – Jesse Oakley
  • "Find a common interest or hobby with your partner, as that can be the bridge to connect and communicate with each other." – Jesse Oakley
  • "Communicating with one person can be just as difficult as speaking to a large audience." – Jesse Oakley


    • Key Takeaways:


    • Find a local club to improve your public speaking and communication skills.
    • Reflect on your own goals and dreams, and consider how you can turn them into a tangible project or book.
    • When going on a first date, focus on being authentic and true to yourself, rather than trying to impress the other person. Embrace any rejections as learning opportunities.
    • Identify a hobby, interest, or skill that you share with a potential partner, and use that as a way to build a stronger connection and facilitate better communication.
    • Practice having difficult conversations, such as delivering tragic news to a loved one, by considering how you would approach the situation with empathy and composure.


      • Episode Timeline:


      0:00:02 - Introduction and guest introduction

      0:01:54 - Jesse's book "Greetings, Happy People" and the story behind it

      0:04:52 - How Jesse met his wife Dana through Toastmasters

      0:08:41 - Jesse's experience serving on the Toastmasters International Board of Directors

      0:12:33 - Advice on being authentic and embracing rejection on first dates

      0:15:18 - Jesse's journey into public speaking and Toastmasters

      0:21:11 - The most challenging communication experience of Jesse's life


      Resources:

      Greetings Happy People by Jesse Oakley on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Greetings-Happy-People-Jesse-Oakley/dp/1456819763

      Visit Toastmasters International - www.toastmasters.org

      Jesse Oakley on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseoakleyiii/

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