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For many navigating the holidays is not easy. There are the family favourites and the traditional food you only can enjoy this time of the year. For many years I struggled in navigating the holidays a…
For many navigating …
For many navigating the holidays is not easy. There are the family favourites and the traditional food you only can enjoy this time of the year. For many years I struggled in navigating the holidays as I felt so unwell, due to my food sensitivities. In time I started re-creating recipes to celebrate the holidays. This was a game changer.We can find those ways to enjoy the holidays with a few simple shifts to the traditional favourites. At this event I will feature several of the recipes I have created, including a new recipe of plant based Nanaimo Bars. Please do join us on November 9th, 202…
Sharon Summerfield
October 10, 2024 
Have you ever found your in a situation, where you have agreed to join a team, be part of an organization, take on a project or be part of Board? For the first number of months, sometimes even years,…
Have you ever found …
Have you ever found your in a situation, where you have agreed to join a team, be part of an organization, take on a project or be part of Board? For the first number of months, sometimes even years, it is great to see how things are moving forward and the difference you are making.After learning more about the work, you start to take more on, as you have the skills, expertise and experience to help move the work forward.This is encouraged and supported by the leaders you work with and your team members. I found myself in this situation a few months ago. What I noticed was by taking…
Sharon Summerfield
October 5, 2024 
This recipe was inspired by the Magnolia Journal from the Summer 2024 Issue. Having a subscription to this beautiful journal is one of the ways I treat myself. I always love the recipes, quotes and …
This recipe was insp…
This recipe was inspired by the Magnolia Journal from the Summer 2024 Issue. Having a subscription to this beautiful journal is one of the ways I treat myself. I always love the recipes, quotes and stories as they are so inspiring. As I rarely go by the book I wanted to reduce the sugar, make it vegan and gluten free. This took a few tries to ensure the cookie stayed together. Very thankful for my quality control team who is always open to trying something new. A few of the changes I made: Replaced the sugar with Date Paste Replaced the butter with Almond Butter Replaced the eggs with Flax E…
Sharon Summerfield
August 10, 2024 
Just over six years ago I was in an accident that seriously disrupted my life. The work I had been part of for years, I was unable to do. I had launched my business and the work I was passionate about…
Just over six years …
Just over six years ago I was in an accident that seriously disrupted my life. The work I had been part of for years, I was unable to do. I had launched my business and the work I was passionate about needed to be put on hold. I needed help with many things. I had to learn to learn again. For many of us the past number of years has been a time of disruption and finding new ways forward. As I reflect, I took my experience as an Executive Assistant and working on large infrastructure projects to build my team and my passion for helping people to invest in their wellbeing to prevent burnout, t…
Sharon Summerfield
August 10, 2024 
I was so blessed early in 2023 when the author of How to Do the Inner Work, Susanne Madsen reached out and asked me if I would read the new book she was writing. Her last book was The Power of Project…
I was so blessed ear…
I was so blessed early in 2023 when the author of How to Do the Inner Work, Susanne Madsen reached out and asked me if I would read the new book she was writing. Her last book was The Power of Project Leadership, a beautiful resource for anyone in the project space. How to Do the Inner Work, was very different. Rich with amazing resources and stories, from the many lessons Susanne had learned. Honestly I could not put this book down. How to Do the Inner Work has now been published. Each chapter has tools and exercises to help you to do the inner work. I will share a few of my favourite thought…
Sharon Summerfield
June 12, 2024 
For the longest time I thought I had no creative talents as it seemed we were recognizing the artists, the painters, the musicians, intellectuals and those who were identified as the experts, top perf…
For the longest time…
For the longest time I thought I had no creative talents as it seemed we were recognizing the artists, the painters, the musicians, intellectuals and those who were identified as the experts, top performers and being intelligent. We have been celebrating the wrong things and closing doors. Often the creatives have been those that created works of art and a select identified few within our teams and organizations. Through this lens, and similar lens of only identifying top performers, so many were missed. And organizations wondered why people were quiet quitting and leaving their teams and …
Sharon Summerfield
March 3, 2024 
There are so many beautiful ways to build connection. One of those ways is with food. Did you know there is actually research on this? In the book “The Surprising Science of Meetings” written by S…
There are so many be…
There are so many beautiful ways to build connection. One of those ways is with food. Did you know there is actually research on this? In the book “The Surprising Science of Meetings” written by Steven Rogelberg he shares: “Snacks at meetings are a good predictor of positive feelings about meetings. Not only do people enjoy treats, snacks help build an upbeat mood state and foster camaraderie that can carry into the substance of the meeting itself.” I always appreciate when there is tasty food at meetings. This recipe has been in the development stages for more than a decade. I am so…
Sharon Summerfield
January 18, 2024 
As we head into the holidays, we are juggling so much. The important piece is finding those ways to connect with yourself. The more grounded we feel the more we can connect with others. I was remind…
As we head into the …
As we head into the holidays, we are juggling so much. The important piece is finding those ways to connect with yourself. The more grounded we feel the more we can connect with others. I was reminded of the importance of this on our recent trip travelling throughout BC. For more on my learnings on the importance of downtime, this is the link to the piece sharing our journey. When we find those way to slow down and connect with ourselves we can find those ways to show up and be our authentic selves. Sometimes that means saying no. In the busyness of our lives we need to learn to ask ours…
Sharon Summerfield
December 31, 2023 
When was the last time you carved out time to disconnect? In creating that space we discover ways to connect with ourselves, others and nature in beautiful ways. This summer my husband and I did just …
When was the last ti…
When was the last time you carved out time to disconnect? In creating that space we discover ways to connect with ourselves, others and nature in beautiful ways. This summer my husband and I did just that. We took six weeks to Travel throughout BC and connect with family and friends. Just over a year ago I was speaking with a dear friend who had lost everything during the fires in the Cariboo in 2016. She invited me to visit their property in the Cariboo to take photos. This is where we started talking about a trip. Late last year we purchased a “new to us” travel trailer and truck…
Sharon Summerfield
October 29, 2023 
For many creating space to take downtime and not think or talk about work, is challenging. We are seeing the impacts of so many experiencing burnout, quiet quitting and presenteeism. Unless we creat…
For many creating sp…
For many creating space to take downtime and not think or talk about work, is challenging. We are seeing the impacts of so many experiencing burnout, quiet quitting and presenteeism. Unless we create a plan to make this happen, this is only a dream and a wish. There are times when the key projects we are leading and trying to create the space to pause, often feels like one more thing. In some organizations there are patterns to when, due to operational requirements, taking time is just not possible. We need to find a different way. Fostering psychological safety is critical so together…
Sharon Summerfield
August 16, 2023 
Earlier this month I had the true joy to spend three days with the talented staff with Disruption Advisors and the cohort of learners in the Smart Growth Certification Program. Such an incredible …
Earlier this month I…
Earlier this month I had the true joy to spend three days with the talented staff with Disruption Advisors and the cohort of learners in the Smart Growth Certification Program. Such an incredible gift. Leading up to this training there was a good portion of pre-work which focused on the beautiful learning in two of Whitney Johnson’s books, Smart Growth – How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company and Disrupt Yourself – Master Relentless Change and Speed Up Your Learning Curve. I was so incredibly grateful for this amazing learning and the chance to revisit both of these books prior…
Sharon Summerfield
July 20, 2023 
There is something delicious about enjoying Cacao (the raw form of chocolate) with a taste of orange. Last month we had the true joy to spend Mother’s Day with my Mom, celebrating her. The beauty …
There is something d…
There is something delicious about enjoying Cacao (the raw form of chocolate) with a taste of orange. Last month we had the true joy to spend Mother’s Day with my Mom, celebrating her. The beauty of these occasions is we eat very well. Everyone brings something to share.As I was preparing my Beet Quiona Salad and some of the Cacao Oat Bars Mom just loves, I thought lets try a little something extra. I had seen a recipe shared on the Instagram Page by the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition that was created by Joanna Brown with Rejoice Nutrition Wellness. As Mom loves anything rela…
Sharon Summerfield
June 5, 2023 
What are some of the favourite pies in your family? In our home it is a full fat, full sugar, Lemon Meringue Pie, that is more on the tart side, with a graham cracker crust. A few years ago we were en…
What are some of the…
What are some of the favourite pies in your family? In our home it is a full fat, full sugar, Lemon Meringue Pie, that is more on the tart side, with a graham cracker crust. A few years ago we were enjoying a dinner at my brother and sister in laws’ home. For dinner my husband had picked up a few pies, two of his favourites Cherry and Lemon Meringue. At that dinner, I shared I had not made a Lemon Meringue Pie from scratch in years. Now, for each family get together at Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and even birthday, the pie is requested. I know Lemon Meringue Pie sounds a little odd f…
Sharon Summerfield
April 7, 2023 
Having you ever considered what grounds you? How often do we feel overwhelmed and just continue to push through? Last weekend the talented Jessica Zuch shared a video on Instagram the ways to get out …
Having you ever cons…
Having you ever considered what grounds you? How often do we feel overwhelmed and just continue to push through? Last weekend the talented Jessica Zuch shared a video on Instagram the ways to get out of a slump through music. A little history, I met Jessica in 2014 when she was teaching Intro to Jazz Piano at Capilano University in North Vancouver. She is a talented musician and a therapist. This video reminded me of the ways that we can use music in so many different ways. This thought by Mary Webb struck a chord Nature’s music is never over, her silences are pauses, not conclusions.A…
Sharon Summerfield
March 14, 2023 
For the past number of years I have chosen a word for the following year. Some of the words I have chosen are Grace, Nourish and Harmony. This year, as we look forward to 2023, I have chosen once agai…
For the past number …
For the past number of years I have chosen a word for the following year. Some of the words I have chosen are Grace, Nourish and Harmony. This year, as we look forward to 2023, I have chosen once again the word Connection. For me this past year I have navigated several health issues. I cannot begin to express how much it has meant people checking in. Simple questions how are you? Is there anything you need? And how can I help? All these questions and creating space to listen helped to build connection. Our next health crisis honestly is loneliness. Over the past number of years the…
Sharon Summerfield
December 30, 2022 
This time of year there is so much amazing food to enjoy. For many years I have been creating a number of recipes to enjoy over the holidays. I have compiled some of our favourites to share with you.…
This time of year th…
This time of year there is so much amazing food to enjoy. For many years I have been creating a number of recipes to enjoy over the holidays. I have compiled some of our favourites to share with you. Feel free to download this Holiday Recipes featuring some of my favourite recipes both old and new.This Collection includes Healthier “Turtle” Chocolate and Pecan Treats. This recipe was created by Stephanie Kay. Includes three ingredients and no added sugar.The list below includes recipes I have created over many years.Christmas Chocolate Log Lemon and Shortbread Tarts Delicio…
Sharon Summerfield
December 20, 2022 
Creating space for reflection is an investment in ourselves. Have you considered Investing in yourself with an ongoing ritual of reflection? For me this is something I have been doing for many years. …
Creating space for r…
Creating space for reflection is an investment in ourselves. Have you considered investing in yourself with an ongoing ritual of reflection? For me this is something I have been doing for many years. There are a few pieces to this. First, begin with a calendar reflection, where you look forward and a daily reflection you do at the end of the day. And then if you are so inclined consider building on your daily reflection with an annual reflection. Part One – Begin with a Calendar Reflection – looking forward for the next few days and a weeks. As you begin your reflection consider a few ques…
Sharon Summerfield
October 24, 2022 
Fall is such an amazing time of the year. All our gorgeous trees are changing colours.Going for a walk and experiencing the “crunch” of the trees is such a gift. Along with the changes in natu…
Fall is such an amaz…
Fall is such an amazing time of the year. All our gorgeous trees are changing colours.Going for a walk and experiencing the “crunch” of the trees is such a gift. Along with the changes in natures there are so many tasty fruit and vegetables to enjoy like sweet potatoes and apples. I wanted to create a tasty bread that we could enjoy as a snack or as an add on to breakfast. It was important that this be gluten free and contain no sugar, not even maple syrup. As usual my husband and friends were part of the “quality control team” that sampled and helped this recipe evolve to wher…
Sharon Summerfield
October 22, 2022 
