Bobbie Staten is a funny, funny lady. A rare talent with spontaneous, creative, contagious humor. She delivers clean, original material that leaves the participants laughing, thinking, reflecting and growing. Her timing is superb; her message upbeat; her style, entertaining.

Bobbie's background as a nurse and business entrepreneur allowed her to see first hand the pain, stress and frustration that so many people experience at home and work. Her message reflects a universal theme as old as time, yet fresh and relevant for today's hectic life style. When you have your health, family and priorities balanced, life just seems to fall into place. For the few times when it doesn't - laugh! Learn to use laughter to let out little puffs of pain!

Bobbie's topics are a results of her personal battle with life, health and finding happiness. For years, Bobbie felt unfulfilled working in positions that didn't especially match her talents or natural tendencies. She was unhappy and it showed. She talks of turning life around; having the courage to take responsibility for finding one's own happiness.

Once a chronic dieter (the rhythm method of girth control), and an ex-two-pack-a-day smoker, she understands how hard it is to make lifestyle changes. However, firsthand knowledge provides her with a special insight that helps audiences find the courage to take the plunge! Bobbie's health philosophy is based on each individual's responsibility for self-care, guided by - not controlled by - health care professionals.

Bobbie began her career as a nurse and has held positions of head nurse, nursing supervisor and psychiatric nursing instructor. She opened a nursing practice in 1988 to help others caught up in the "I can't" mode, where she helped thousands reach their personal health goals. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Public Health from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Bobbie has been speaking professionally since 1986 and now pursues this full time. She has earned the coveted Certified Speaking Professional credential of the National Speakers Association. During her nursing career, Bobbie joined in Sigma Theta Tau (the National Scholastic Nursing Honor Society), and the American Nurses Association. Bobbie is married and has one son, Steven. She lives in the beautiful South in a 117 year old farmhouse with her family, 4 spoiled-rotten dogs and an occasional mouse.

• Batteries Not Included (Bobbie's most frequently requested program) - This motivational presentation is designed to give you the jump-start you've been missing. Charge your battery while you laugh and learn to work smart, work together, and, most importantly, fall in love with your job again.
  
  
• Why They Make You Crazy - In this fun and informative look at different personality styles, Bobbie Staten will help participants learn basic behavioral tendencies of their own personality style and the styles of others. Audience members will focus on how to use this information to improve relationships with co-workers, peers and customers, and to improve communication and foster harmony at work and at home.
  
  
• Ten Tickets to Success - A humorous wink and a serious look at the things you need to pack for your trip to success. Learn what gumption, character, truth, punctuality and termites all have in common and why they need to be part of your carry-on luggage! Nothing is as hard as it looks or as scary as it feels when you have the right skills and a good plan in place.
  
  
• Sure, Like I've Got All Day - Spining your wheels? Overwhelmed with your "to do" list? Bobbie Staten will help you learn to increase your productivity with helpful tips on time management, goal planning and organizational skills. Baby steps make all the difference.