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How can you empower and inspire? Learn the art of effective encouragement.
The actions needed to empower and inspire others may take many forms, but all will involve the act of encouragement.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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What is feedforward? Does it produce better results than feedback?
Would you rather receive feedback or feedforward? Since feedback is universally dreaded and feared, you would likely choose feedforward...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 12, 20233 min read
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No more filler words! 5 tips for stronger speech.
When you open your mouth to speak, what is the first sound you utter? Is it um or ah as you decide what to say? When you give a speech or...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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Does fear keep you off the stage? Take the spooky out of public speaking!
Does the idea of speaking in public cause you to feel anxious? Do you avoid situations that require speaking in front of others? Does...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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Preparing a speaker introduction? Here are 5 ways to make it remarkable!
Do you remember the first time you were asked to introduce a speaker? Maybe you were handed a 10-page resume listing hundreds of...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 21, 20224 min read
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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...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 5, 20222 min read
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Mentoring Makes a Difference
Is anyone out there lacking motivation? I for one have noticed that the world seems to be in a major slump. The pandemic has zapped us...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 4, 20203 min read
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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
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Do I need a mentor or a coach?
What is a mentor? Is it the same as a coach? Or, is it something different? The words mentor and coach are often used interchangeably....
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 8, 20193 min read
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5 Tips for Reaching and Teaching Adults
If you want to learn something, what do you do? Do you… Look it up online? Watch a YouTube video? Go to the library and check out a book?...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 11, 20192 min read
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May I have your attention?
Do you consider yourself a good multi-tasker? How many things can you juggle successfully at the same time without dropping one or more?...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 13, 20195 min read
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Helping others is a win-win
Looking for a proven method for self-improvement? Here it is: Engage in helping others improve by sharing your knowledge, wisdom, and...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 12, 20193 min read
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5 ways to connect with your audiences
Are you looking to build an audience – not just a larger audience, but an engaged audience? An audience that hangs on every word and...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 19, 20193 min read
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Want to go further faster?
Find someone to be your coach! Coaching… what images does that word bring to mind? Your child’s soccer coach demonstrating a move or...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 14, 20183 min read
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What is your story?
When I launched NutritionCommunicator.com in 2017, my goal was to guide and encourage other nutrition professionals on their journeys as...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 7, 20183 min read
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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
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What is your “14er”?
This afternoon, my husband and oldest son, along with 12 other adventurers, are taking off from Indiana to drive more than 20 hours to...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 1, 20172 min read
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