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New Beginnings
Fresh snow transforms a winter landscape. It covers the mud and muck and blankets the world with a clean and pristine newness. It makes...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 8, 20212 min read


Intentional Gratitude
In this season of Thanksgiving we are encouraged to have an “attitude of gratitude.” Really? Even in 2020, during a pandemic, one might...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 27, 20202 min read


May I have your attention?
Have you ever been in an audience where no one is paying attention? How would you like to be the presenter in that situation? When an audience is distracted, disengaged, or disruptive it is nearly impossible to communicate.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 20, 20203 min read


Take your journey with purpose and a plan
Have you ever felt like your journey as a nutrition professional meandered aimlessly rather than purposefully? Would you like to take...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 13, 20202 min read


Improvement starts with assessment
What is the first step in building a skill, making a change, or achieving any type of self-improvement? Assessment - An honest and...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 6, 20202 min read


What do experts need most?
What do experts need most? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts, does that knowledge guarantee their...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 30, 20203 min read


No time or resources? No problem!
A lack of time, money, or resources does not need to prevent creating great communication. Follow these five effective shortcuts.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 23, 20203 min read


Ask the experts… your audience!
Working with the audience to design communication takes the guesswork out of content creation.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 9, 20203 min read


Creating communication? Collaborate!
"Effective messages are created with and for an audience." Collaborate with your audience from assessing needs through evaluating outcomes.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 2, 20204 min read


Defining moments shape a generation
Defining moments shape each generation. When we develop communication, we must consider these defining moments.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 11, 20202 min read


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.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 4, 20204 min read


Where will your career story lead you?
Sharing my career story recently on several podcasts, I have been reminded how our career journeys take shape and how skills and...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 28, 20204 min read


The art of listening
Learn 5 essential qualities of listening an effective communicator will demonstrate. First one? Paying attention.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 21, 20204 min read


It takes a team
The team of authors, reviewers, editors, and designers completed four years of work and now Communicating Nutrition is a published book!!

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 14, 20203 min read


Writing leaves a legacy
As Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide becomes a reality – I reflect on my “why” for writing... It was to leave a legacy.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 7, 20203 min read


Account for Culture in Communication
Effective communication accounts for culture – get 5 tips for creating culturally-focused communication.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 31, 20203 min read


A Book is Born!
How is writing a book like birthing a baby? Which one takes longer? Read how Communicating Nutrition came into being.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 24, 20203 min read


Don’t hide that smile!
You can tell whether someone is smiling, even when they are wearing a mask. It's impossible to hide a real smile.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 17, 20204 min read


4 Lessons from 3 Years of Blogging
Applauding and reflecting on achievements helps us learn, grow, and set new goals. What have I learned from 3 years of blogging?

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 10, 20202 min read


Communication Can Unite Us
Communication that builds unity begins with listening, leading to trust and respect. It honors diversity and seeks common ground.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 3, 20202 min read
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