Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- May 12, 2023
- 3 min
What is feedforward? Does it produce better results than feedback?
Would you rather receive feedback or feedforward? Since feedback is universally dreaded and feared, you would likely choose feedforward...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Feb 24, 2023
- 3 min
No more filler words! 5 tips for stronger speech.
When you open your mouth to speak, what is the first sound you utter? Is it um or ah as you decide what to say? When you give a speech or...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Oct 28, 2022
- 3 min
Does fear keep you off the stage? Take the spooky out of public speaking!
Does the idea of speaking in public cause you to feel anxious? Do you avoid situations that require speaking in front of others? Does...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Oct 21, 2022
- 4 min
Preparing a speaker introduction? Here are 5 ways to make it remarkable!
Do you remember the first time you were asked to introduce a speaker? Maybe you were handed a 10-page resume listing hundreds of...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
Harness the power of reflection
A message that is personalized is more powerful. More transformative. It changes from being merely a good idea to something that can...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Dec 4, 2020
- 3 min
Mentoring Makes a Difference
Is anyone out there lacking motivation? I for one have noticed that the world seems to be in a major slump. The pandemic has zapped us...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 4, 2020
- 4 min
Questions lead to greater understanding
Questions are powerful. They reveal what needs to be clarified or brought to light. Questions lead to understanding. Don't fear the Q&A.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Nov 8, 2019
- 3 min
Do I need a mentor or a coach?
What is a mentor? Is it the same as a coach? Or, is it something different? The words mentor and coach are often used interchangeably....
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Oct 11, 2019
- 2 min
5 Tips for Reaching and Teaching Adults
If you want to learn something, what do you do? Do you… Look it up online? Watch a YouTube video? Go to the library and check out a book?...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 13, 2019
- 5 min
May I have your attention?
Do you consider yourself a good multi-tasker? How many things can you juggle successfully at the same time without dropping one or more?...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jul 12, 2019
- 3 min
Helping others is a win-win
Looking for a proven method for self-improvement? Here it is: Engage in helping others improve by sharing your knowledge, wisdom, and...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Apr 19, 2019
- 3 min
5 ways to connect with your audiences
Are you looking to build an audience – not just a larger audience, but an engaged audience? An audience that hangs on every word and...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 14, 2018
- 3 min
Want to go further faster?
Find someone to be your coach! Coaching… what images does that word bring to mind? Your child’s soccer coach demonstrating a move or...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 7, 2018
- 3 min
What is your story?
When I launched NutritionCommunicator.com in 2017, my goal was to guide and encourage other nutrition professionals on their journeys as...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 24, 2018
- 2 min
Take your presenting from good to great
Presentation skills are essential in today’s workplaces, organizations, and via digital channels. Whether you present in person or...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 1, 2017
- 2 min
What is your “14er”?
This afternoon, my husband and oldest son, along with 12 other adventurers, are taking off from Indiana to drive more than 20 hours to...
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