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National Nutrition Month® - 50 Years of Celebrating Nutrition
National Nutrition Month® is a campaign of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, held each year in March, to “focus attention on the...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 10, 20232 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 24, 20233 min read


Are you a single or multi-tasker? Which gets more done, better?
We may be able to walk and chew gum at the same time, but can we effectively and accurately complete more complex tasks or projects while...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 2, 20224 min read


Seeking happiness? Move gratitude from just an attitude to a way of life.
The pursuit of happiness. A right listed in the U.S. Declaration of Independence along with life and liberty. A call to personal...

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


Can gratitude lead to success? How does it impact our personal and professional lives?
Do you want to be more successful in your personal and professional life? Who doesn’t!? When thinking about factors that could lead to...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 18, 20223 min read


Did you know gratitude is good for you? Let me count the ways.
Do you feel grateful? Do you say thank you or write notes of appreciation? Are you characterized by an “attitude of gratitude”? In the...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 11, 20222 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 28, 20223 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 21, 20224 min read


Do I need an elevator pitch? What makes one engaging and effective?
Have you ever been asked “Tell me about yourself” or “What do you do?”? Are you prepared with a succinct response clearly conveying the...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 14, 20222 min read


Why is small talk hated? Can it make my communication more effective?
Small talk – it gets a bad rap – it’s fashionable to dislike and make fun of. Does small talk deserve a negative image? Or does it have...

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


Mealtime conversations show you care and make your family stronger
Can you recall a great conversation during a meal? Maybe it lasted well past the food was eaten and the dishes were cleared away. You...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 16, 20225 min read


What is a proven way to achieve your goals? Create habits.
What goals have you set for yourself this year? Did you make a list of resolutions back in January? What have you achieved? A proven way...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 12, 20225 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 5, 20222 min read


Invite and empower others to share your story and amplify your impact
Have you ever felt like you’re the only one who can tell your story or market your program or service? If so, you need a change in...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 29, 20223 min read


How can we illustrate data effectively and help audiences make sense of numbers?
Numbers, data, and statistics make up much of what we communicate about nutrition. From simple statements like “make half your plate...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 22, 20225 min read


Why do nutrition professionals need to tell stories? What makes a good story?
Stories are more than “once upon a time” fairytales, picture books, or suspense thrillers. Stories are a memorable and moving way to...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 15, 20223 min read


How do you write compelling mission and vision statements?
Do you belong to or work for an organization or business? Can you state their mission and vision statements from memory? Do these...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Want to communicate with the future? Write it down!
Would you like to communicate with future generations and share special memories with your children’s children and beyond? Would you like...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 1, 20223 min read


3 Steps to creating compelling content
Creating compelling content is achievable when your message speaks to the whole person. Compelling content accounts for what your...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 24, 20222 min read


How do you miscommunicate? Take our quiz.
How do you miscommunicate? Let me count the ways! I have personified 11 common ways we miscommunicate, giving each one a “face” and a...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 17, 20223 min read
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