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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we communicate clearly and simply.
Clear communication is essential for messages to be correctly received and interpreted by an audience in the way the communicator intended.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 10, 20242 min read


Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we use mnemonic devices.
A mnemonic device is a communication tool that helps us remember information. This post features a tool to learn the principles of CLEAR.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 3, 20243 min read


5 Tips for Using Behavior Change Theories
This post summarizes the main points from our series on using behavior change theories with 5 brief tips.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 26, 20243 min read


Which behavior change theories are most useful? All together they work better.
The Polytheoretical Framework combines stage-based behavior change theory with decision-based theories.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 19, 20243 min read


How do our decisions impact health behaviors? Which theories can guide us?
When you are deciding on an action to take, are you aware of the decision-making process you go through? Why do you do what you do? In a...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 12, 20243 min read


What are behavior change influencers? How can we use them to impact behavior?
When you hear the word “influencer,” what comes to mind? In today’s social media-saturated world, the word influencer has come to mean...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 5, 20243 min read


How does behavior change happen? Can the process be easily understood?
Does behavior change progress in a linear fashion? Does behavior change occur at a steady pace? Does behavior change always move in a...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 29, 20243 min read


We are in the business of changing behaviors. What makes us more effective?
As nutrition professionals, and as nutrition communicators specifically, we are in the behavior change business. Think about it… We not...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 22, 20243 min read


Can you organize random numbers? No. Can your planning be stress-free? Yes.
Do you have the organizing gene? I must; because since I was a child, I have been put in charge of organizing just about everything. If...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 15, 20243 min read


National Nutrition Month® 2024 promotes farm-to-fork nutrition.
National Nutrition Month® is a campaign of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, held each year in March, when “everyone is invited to...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Why stay in Toastmasters? To continue growing your skills and encouraging others.
Why am I still in Toastmasters, more than two decades after joining? Because I continue to learn and hone my public speaking and...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 1, 20241 min read


How does Toastmasters build better communicators and leaders beyond the club?
The heart of Toastmasters is the local club but that is not the only way Toastmasters builds better communicators and leaders....

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 23, 20242 min read


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...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 16, 20244 min read


How does Toastmasters help you speak on your feet? Table Topics!
How good are you at speaking on your feet? Do you easily get tongue-tied or can you express your ideas clearly and succinctly? Would you...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 9, 20243 min read


How do Toastmasters help each other grow? Through mentoring and evaluation.
One might think that everyone joins Toastmasters to become a better speaker, but not always. The reason I joined Toastmasters was to...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 2, 20243 min read


How does Toastmasters help you grow? Through educational pathways.
Are you looking to grow as a communicator and leader? Do you want to build your knowledge, put that learning into practice, and get...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 26, 20242 min read


What happens at a Toastmasters meeting? Visit a club to find out!
Are you interested in becoming a better communicator and leader? Then, learning more about Toastmasters is a wise decision. Toastmasters...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 19, 20243 min read


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...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 12, 20242 min read


Would you like to become a better communicator and leader? You can!
As nutrition professionals, consumers come to us seeking help to improve their lives through practicing better nutrition. We provide them...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 5, 20242 min read


Strategizing for success in the year ahead? Reflect first then take action.
Are you a goal-setter or resolution-maker at the start of a new year? Goals and resolutions may get a bad rap with way more made than...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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