Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 5, 20222 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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 29, 20223 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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 22, 20225 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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 1, 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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 24, 20222 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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 17, 20223 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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 10, 20222 min read
I didn’t mean that! It’s a Miss Print.
How often do you read a text or an email and encounter an unintended message like in the image above? Meet Miss Print, AKA autocorrect,...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 3, 20223 min read
Wordiness weighs down your message. Cut ruthlessly and be concise.
When I ask audiences to select their communication goals, being concise is a common challenge. Why do we struggle with wordiness and why...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 15, 20223 min read
Did I hear that correctly? Clear confusion caused by Miss Pronounce.
What is a sure way to lower one’s credibility? Mispronounce a word with a familiar pronunciation to the audience. When this happens,...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Who is a leader? Everyone.
If someone asked you, “Are you a leader?” How would you respond? a) Yes, always b) No, never c) Sometimes, it depends Many...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Communication mistakes can be fatal – prevent them!
What is a leading cause of medical mistakes, business blunders, and relationship breakdowns? Meet “Miss Taken” – AKA the message is...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 18, 20223 min read
Did Miss Interpretation make an appearance? Then we need to clarify.
Miss Interpretation – AKA not getting enough information to know what is meant, which can include something as simple as whether the...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 28, 20223 min read
Can miscommunication be overcome? Yes! When we name who's to blame.
Have you ever… … been misunderstood? … sent a message that was misinterpreted? … published a post on social media and later realized it...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 21, 20223 min read
How do you measure success? To be great – evaluate!
Was your communication successful? Did it achieve the desired outcomes? Did the audience pay attention, engage, learn, and take the...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 14, 20223 min read
Communicator, it’s time to celebrate! You’ve reached the finish line!
Pop the cork! You have reached your goal of creating compelling communication. You are finally ready to deliver your creation! It is time...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 7, 20223 min read
How do you go from good to great? Practice! Pilot test! Revise!
Have you ever completed a project at the last minute? Most of us have. Maybe you’re one of those people who claim to do their best work...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 31, 20212 min read
Want to create communication that makes a difference? Plan an effective delivery.
Your message is crafted and your channels are chosen; how will you deliver the message to your audience for the greatest impact? You want...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 24, 20213 min read
Which channels are your best choice? Answer just 3 questions.
With so many channels to pick from, how do you choose? Should you deliver your message via live presentation, virtual webinar, brochure,...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 17, 20212 min read
Make your messages remarkable! Achieve the 3 M's of impact.
What type of messages do you want to create? Messages audiences find understandable and relatable, or ones that confuse? Messages...
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