Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Do you need inspiration to finish what you start? Harness the power of quotes.
In this post, we will look at why we don’t finish what we start and identify quotes that can inspire us to persevere to the end.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 2
- 3 min
How can you empower and inspire? Learn the art of effective encouragement.
The actions needed to empower and inspire others may take many forms, but all will involve the act of encouragement.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- May 31
- 5 min
Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we actively listen.
To know whether communication is clear to an audience requires listening. Active listening. This post explores why, when and how.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Can you organize random numbers? No. Can your planning be stress-free? Yes.
Do you have the organizing gene? I must because since I was a child, I have been put in charge of organizing just about everything. If...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Why stay in Toastmasters? To continue growing your skills and encouraging others.
Why am I still in Toastmasters, more than two decades after joining? Because I continue to learn and hone my public speaking and...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Feb 23
- 2 min
How does Toastmasters build better communicators and leaders beyond the club?
The heart of Toastmasters is the local club but that is not the only way Toastmasters builds better communicators and leaders....
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Feb 16
- 4 min
How does Toastmasters build better leaders? Through officer and meeting roles.
Have you ever served as an officer in an organization? Were you prepared to take on your role? What challenges did you face? If you are...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Feb 9
- 3 min
How does Toastmasters help you speak on your feet? Table Topics!
How good are you at speaking on your feet? Do you easily get tongue-tied or can you express your ideas clearly and succinctly? Would you...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Feb 2
- 3 min
How do Toastmasters help each other grow? Through mentoring and evaluation.
One might think that everyone joins Toastmasters to become a better speaker, but not always. The reason I joined Toastmasters was to...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jan 26
- 2 min
How does Toastmasters help you grow? Through educational pathways.
Are you looking to grow as a communicator and leader? Do you want to build your knowledge, put that learning into practice, and get...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jan 19
- 3 min
What happens at a Toastmasters meeting? Visit a club to find out!
Are you interested in becoming a better communicator and leader? Then, learning more about Toastmasters is a wise decision. Toastmasters...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Where can you go to become a better communicator and leader? Toastmasters!
Have you ever heard of Toastmasters? Have you ever visited or participated in a club? Are you curious about what Toastmasters is and how...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jan 5
- 2 min
Would you like to become a better communicator and leader? You can!
As nutrition professionals, consumers come to us seeking help to improve their lives through practicing better nutrition. We provide them...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Dec 29, 2023
- 2 min
Strategizing for success in the year ahead? Reflect first then take action.
Are you a goal-setter or resolution-maker at the start of a new year? Goals and resolutions may get a bad rap with way more made than...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Dec 1, 2023
- 2 min
Save the day by remembering 3 Ps: Plan. Prepare. Prevent.
How often are you in charge of an event? Often? Sometimes? Or rarely? Your answer may be related to your history of successful execution....
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Nov 24, 2023
- 3 min
What does home cooking look like in the 21st century?
How often is everything served at a meal in your home made 100% from scratch? What does that term even mean today? We certainly don’t...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Nov 17, 2023
- 3 min
3 Steps to Jump-Start Your Journey to Communication Excellence
Honestly answer this question: How often do you “communicate nutrition” in your current work setting? Is it… Daily? Weekly? Monthly?...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Nov 3, 2023
- 3 min
Can imposter syndrome be overcome? Yes. With communication excellence.
Have you ever felt like a fraud? Doubting your knowledge or abilities? Anxious your shortcomings would be discovered? If so, you may...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Oct 20, 2023
- 3 min
Which ethics principles are of greatest concern when communicating nutrition?
In last week’s post, we explored the importance of communication skills in elevating the nutrition expert to a nutrition authority . ...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Oct 13, 2023
- 3 min
Are you an expert or an authority? Which one has greater influence?
Are you an expert or an authority? Wait! Aren’t they synonyms? Their meanings are related but are not quite the same. What are the...
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