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obbie Staten, RN, BSN, MPH, CSP, is
what you call a motivational
humorist, a fancy way of saying she
cracks wise about life, stress and
life-balance in a folksy and funny
way. "It's everyday humor designed to give you the
jump start you've been missing," says Ms. Staten,
who started out her career as a nurse before turning
to the stage. She'll put the final exclamation point on
OR Excellence, leaving you laughing and thinking
about letting go of stress, using laughter to let out
what she calls "little puffs of pain" and choosing
what you allow in your circle of influence.
• Batteries not included. Remember how excited
you were to open the electrically powered toy you
Bobbie Staten, RN, BSN, MPH, CSP
Batteries Not Included
In life, you've got to bring your
own juice and create your own joy.
A
nationally
known
motiva-
tional
humorist.
Holds the coveted
Certified Speaking
Professional credential
from the National
Speakers Association, an
earned designation held by
less than 10% of the
professional membership.
Before her speaking
career, Ms. Staten
worked as a nurse.
Holds a bachelor's
degree in nursing and a
Master of Public Health
from the University of
North Carolina at
Chapel Hill.
got for your birthday, only
to find out that your mom
forgot to buy batteries?
That's how life is.
Batteries aren't included.
You don't find joy — you
make it. In life, you've got
to bring your own juice
and make your own joy.
You've got to bring the
batteries. It's another way
of saying that some
assembly is required and
that you might have to
put in a significant
amount of extra effort
yourself to find peace and
happiness.
