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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


Which Christmas helps you celebrate with joy - one with gifts or memories?
The timeless Christmas classic, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss, teaches that even when the Grinch takes away all the...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 22, 20232 min read


What is important right now? Take note of the word-of-the-year.
Have you heard of the word-of-the-year? Did you know there is more than one? Really? What are they? Who decides what they are? What is...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Want effective audience engagement without technology? Try mini whiteboards.
Audience engagement is essential for effective communication, especially in presentations. As described in Chapter 20 of Communicating...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Save the day by remembering 3 Ps: Plan. Prepare. Prevent.
How often are you in charge of an event? Often? Sometimes? Or rarely? Your answer may be related to your history of successful execution....

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 1, 20232 min read


What does home cooking look like in the 21st century?
How often is everything served at a meal in your home made 100% from scratch? What does that term even mean today? We certainly don’t...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 24, 20233 min read


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?...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 17, 20233 min read


Is it possible to dispel misconceptions and misinformation? Yes. With authority.
Is the public confused about food and nutrition? Can it be challenging to differentiate between what is fact and what is fiction? Yes,...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 10, 20233 min read


Can imposter syndrome be overcome? Yes. With communication excellence.
Have you ever felt like a fraud? Doubting your knowledge or abilities? Anxious your shortcomings would be discovered? If so, you may...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 3, 20233 min read


When experts don't know the answer how does an authority respond?
“Why don’t nutrition experts ever agree?” “Why do nutrition experts keep changing their minds?” Do you hear those complaints? I do. I can...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 27, 20233 min read


Which ethics principles are of greatest concern when communicating nutrition?
In last week’s post, we explored the importance of communication skills in elevating the nutrition expert to a nutrition authority . ...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 20, 20233 min read


Are you an expert or an authority? Which one has greater influence?
Are you an expert or an authority? Wait! Aren’t they synonyms? Their meanings are related but are not quite the same. What are the...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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