“How To” Series
Express, Engage, Empower – Be a Better Speaker!
I just wrapped up a couple of whirlwind months traveling and speaking at conferences across the U.S. including state AND affiliate meetings, media trainings and communications workshops, and the 4th annual Today’s Dietitian Spring Symposium in New Orleans. I’ve been asked to speak more lately about presentation skills and wanted to share some of the…
Read MoreWho Needs the Media? Videos & Podcasts Increase Your Visibility & Build Your Brand
I just conducted a workshop at Today’s Dietitian Spring Symposium in Orlando and wanted to share some of the information and inspiration with those of you who could not be there in person! Traditional media opportunities are shrinking while digital alternatives are expanding. Videos and podcasting are two strategic options to help you increase your…
Read MoreClaim the Spotlight! Dietitians on YouTube & Podcasts!
Were you at FNCE in Nashville? If so, you may have attended my session: Claim the Spotlight! Beyond Traditional Media: Videos, Podcasts & Self-Publishing. I presented with Julie Beyer and we had so much fun inspiring our audience to get their voices out there! You may have heard about the “Queen Karaoke” we did at…
Read MoreDietitians and the Food Industry: An Important Seat at the Table
More than 20 years ago I became a dietitian because I wanted to help people make informed food decisions and avoid being taken advantage of by the media, marketers and fearmongers. That underlying motivation for me is stronger today than ever. As a self-proclaimed “dietitian enthusiast,” my vision is to hear more dietitian voices ‘out…
Read MoreShould YOU Speak for FREE?! Advice from the RD Experts
PROLOGUE: No matter what setting you work in, chances are you have been asked at least once (if not on a regular basis) to speak to groups on nutrition….for FREE. What should you do? Say yes and give your expertise away, or say no and miss out on an opportunity to help the public eat…
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