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What makes a message compelling?
What does it take to be compelling? To compel means to bring about something forcefully, but to be compelling has a much more desirable...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 9, 20193 min read


Have you heard of the “forgetting curve”?
How well do you remember something? Research shows that over time, not so well. This phenomenon was described by Hermann Ebbinghaus in...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 14, 20182 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 24, 20182 min read


Good work leads to more
Do your work well. Nothing beats a good reputation supported by excellence in what you do. Do good work.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 18, 20182 min read


Something Good is Coming …
What draws you in to pay attention to a speaker or keep reading a blog post? Effective openings arouse your attention by appealing to...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 23, 20183 min read


Build your presentation confidence
One of the main benefits of building presentation skills is enhanced confidence, which in turn enhances your effectiveness as a speaker....

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 16, 20184 min read


How Improv Connects Audiences
Applied improvisation is based on the principles and techniques used in improvisational theater. Applying improv techniques can transform the way we interact with others in real-life situations.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 8, 20173 min read


Effective nutrition communication is not an accident
Effective nutrition communication is not an accident, but is strategically designed. It is the result of making a plan, working the plan,...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 28, 20171 min read
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