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Can I prevent the panic of procrastination? Yes! Be on time with 3 B's.
Have you ever put something off to the last minute? Of course. We all have. And when we do, panic often prevails. Will we be done in...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 6, 20223 min read


Reimagining Work-Life Balance
When you hear or read the phrase “work-life balance” what comes to mind? Does it conjure images of a balance scale where work...

Guest post by Lisa Graves, MS, RD, LD
Apr 29, 20223 min read


Who is a leader? Everyone.
If someone asked you, “Are you a leader?” How would you respond? a) Yes, always b) No, never c) Sometimes, it depends Many...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 8, 20222 min read


What is conscious language? Using words with the intention to build up.
Communication is most effective when the sender and recipient acknowledge one another in the manner each one prefers.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 25, 20223 min read


Communicator, it’s time to celebrate! You’ve reached the finish line!
Pop the cork! You have reached your goal of creating compelling communication. You are finally ready to deliver your creation! It is time...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 14, 20223 min read


How do you go from good to great? Practice! Pilot test! Revise!
Have you ever completed a project at the last minute? Most of us have. Maybe you’re one of those people who claim to do their best work...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 7, 20223 min read


Which channels are your best choice? Answer just 3 questions.
With so many channels to pick from, how do you choose? Should you deliver your message via live presentation, virtual webinar, brochure,...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 24, 20213 min read


Make your messages remarkable! Achieve the 3 M's of impact.
Learn the 7 steps to craft a message and make an outline.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 17, 20212 min read


Want strong messages that make a difference? Build them on solid evidence.
Effective nutrition communicators craft messages that are evidence-based. As credentialed food and nutrition professionals, we have the background and training to review nutrition research and translate the findings into messages that make a difference in the lives of our audience members.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 10, 20212 min read


Trying to communicate more effectively? Know your why and your big idea.
Effective communication is not just thrown together, it is strategically created. By following the 10 Steps to Creating Compelling...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 3, 20213 min read


Countdown to a Convention 2.0
Are you attending FNCE? That’s short for the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo – the annual meeting of the Academy of Nutrition and...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 1, 20214 min read


5 Tips for Pitching to the Media
Why should nutrition professionals pitch story ideas and messages to the media? In a nutshell: to expand our reach and influence by...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 17, 20213 min read


5 Tips for Overcoming Bias
Discrimination, prejudice, unequal treatment, harassment – just a few of the negative consequences resulting from the biases humans hold...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 13, 20213 min read


Biased? Not me!
What does it mean to be biased? Am I biased? Are you biased? If we are honest we must acknowledge that we all have biases. Biases are...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 6, 20214 min read


Effective leaders are communicators
Are you a leader? If you are reading this post, you are inevitably a leader. In a multitude of ways and with a multitude of various...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 9, 20212 min read


Casting a vision requires focus
How do you feel when a problem you are dealing with or an initiative you are leading becomes overwhelming? The list of things to do keeps...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 25, 20213 min read


Are you growing?
Are you growing? How do you know? What does it feel like to grow? This is the growing season where I live. In our yard, we are growing...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 11, 20212 min read


4 skills for effective leaders
What does it take to be an effective leader? Well… it depends. There is no one formula or sequence of steps to follow but rather a skill...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 28, 20213 min read


Are you an agile leader?
An internet search for “leadership styles” will generate numerous lists naming and describing different styles. The various styles differ...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 21, 20213 min read


Leadership is…
What does leadership mean to you? The dictionary defines leadership as “the act of leading others.” Do you aspire to be a leader? What...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 14, 20213 min read
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