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Sharon Summerfield Wellbeing Coach | Holistic Nutritionist

I am a Wellbeing Coach and a Holistic Nutritionist with demonstrated success in nurturing healthy employees and high performing organizations. In December 2017 I founded The Nourished Executive where we partner with our clients to invest in their wellbeing and share strategies to manage Stress and prevent Burnout.

Prior to launching The Nourished Executive, I worked primarily as a Project Manager/Executive Assistant.

I feel so blessed to have been involved in leading, creating and building unique community partnerships, delivering client and community focused events and meetings and working with many talented executives.

For me it continues to be a top priority to find those ways to partner and nourish the wellbeing of myself and others. This begins by fostering psychological safety and creating boundaries in alignment with our values and purpose.

I believe we can find ways to harmonize life, where work does not come at the cost of life.

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A Must Read for 2025 – Why Are We Here? author Jennifer Moss

Such a gift to read Why Are We Here? – Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants. This is the second book I have read by Jennifer Moss and like The Burnout Epidemic, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Yes…

Such a gift to read …

Such a gift to read Why Are We Here? – Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants. This is the second book I have read by Jennifer Moss and like The Burnout Epidemic, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Yes, there are challenges within our world of work. It is by looking at these challenges, with different eyes we find new ways forward. This is a must read book for 2025. Our world of work is truly struggling. Why Are We Here lays out a beautiful roadmap, that is brilliantly researched, identifying the pieces that are not working, asking new questions, sharing great examples of what has worked and wo…

Sharon Summerfield February 27, 2025

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Rituals to Invest in Your Wellbeing

As we begin this New Year, what rituals will you create to invest in your wellbeing? It is very easy to get caught up in the doing, rather than the being. By making small changes, these often lead to …

As we begin this New…

As we begin this New Year, what rituals will you create to invest in your wellbeing? It is very easy to get caught up in the doing, rather than the being. By making small changes, these often lead to bigger changes. I love this visual from the book “Choosing Change” as it truly captures the change equation and the steps needed in finding new ways forward.In creating new rituals a few things to consider: Your relationship with Technology. What are your true priorities? Create more movement in your day. Move as you can. We only have 168 hours in the day. Are you spending your time i…

Sharon Summerfield January 17, 2025

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Taking Time to Just Be

What if we took more time to just be? As we begin this new year how will you create space to just be? I was recently in Vancouver for a meeting. That was my only meeting for the day. Instead of drivin…

What if we took more…

What if we took more time to just be? As we begin this new year how will you create space to just be? I was recently in Vancouver for a meeting. That was my only meeting for the day. Instead of driving, I took transit, which also included taking the Seabus after the appointment to return to the North Shore where I was staying. If you are not familiar with Vancouver, the Seabus connects downtown with the North Shore. This created space to just be. As I enjoyed the Seabus ride, the sun was starting to set. Instead of getting caught in the rush of catching the next bus as part of the commute, I w…

Sharon Summerfield January 17, 2025

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Collection of Gluten Free Holiday Recipes

The holidays come with so many gifts and blessings. For many with food sensitivities, attending all the holiday get togethers and events, this is not easy. I have been creating gluten free and some pl…

The holidays come wi…

The holidays come with so many gifts and blessings. For many with food sensitivities, attending all the holiday get togethers and events, this is not easy. I have been creating gluten free and some plant based items for more than six years. These are often requested, by clients, friends and family. For a long time gluten free tasted more like cardboard. I am on a mission to change this, as I do believe gluten free can be tasty. We truly are blessed to have a variety of different gluten free flour blends to choose from. With these flours we can go cup to cup with a regular gluten recipe. One …

Sharon Summerfield December 23, 2024

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Workshop – Learning to Navigate the Holidays with Food Sensitivities

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

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Are you continuing to say yes to the right things?

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

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Chocolate Cherry Almond Cookies

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

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Learning to Learn Again

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

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A beautiful book – How to Do the Inner Work written by Susanne Madsen

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

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Learning to Be Creating and Move Away from the Fear of Other’s Opinions

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

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Building Connection with Gluten Free Shortbread Lemon Tarts

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

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Connect with Yourself to Connect with Others

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…

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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

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Celebrating the Gifts of Downtime

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

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Creating Space to Take Downtime

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

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The S Curve of Learning and the Analogy of Waterskiing

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

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Cacao Orange Nut and Seed Bark

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

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Lemon Meringue Pie – A holiday favourite

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

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Building Connection through the Power of Music

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

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Connection is my word for 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…

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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

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Celebrating the Season

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

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The Gift of Reflection

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

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Sweet Potato Apple Nut Bread

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

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Creating Harmony to Live your Best Life

As we begin to open up we are hearing more and more about the importance of “Work Life Balance”. Honestly I have never understood this phrase. How can there be any balance if work is always prio…

As we begin to open …

As we begin to open up we are hearing more and more about the importance of “Work Life Balance”. Honestly I have never understood this phrase. How can there be any balance if work is always priority one? We do not have lives that fit nicely into compartments. Our lives have ebbs and flows that change. Sometimes we plan for these, sometimes it is like riding the wave and trying to navigate the wake of life. For too long work came at the cost of life. I prefer the term of Harmonizing Life.Over the past two years our lives honestly have been disrupted. I love the model that is share…

Sharon Summerfield August 5, 2022

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Beautiful Book – Love + Work, written by Marcus Buckingham

Over the past few months I have had the true joy to attend the Love + Work Leader Series that Marcus Buckingham has been hosting. This series was all about sharing different parts in the Love + Wo…

Over the past few mo…

Over the past few months I have had the true joy to attend the Love + Work Leader Series that Marcus Buckingham has been hosting. This series was all about sharing different parts in the Love + Work Book. Such a gift. During our recent Alaskan cruise I read Love + Work. I have featured some of the thoughts from Love + Work with some of my photos. A little background, I have been following Marcus Buckingham’s work since around 2008, when I discovered his book “First, Break All the Rules”. In 2013 I had the true joy to hear Marcus speak at the Art of Leadership, in Vancouver,…

Sharon Summerfield June 6, 2022

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Invest in your Wellbeing – with the Lens of PERMA

In what ways can we make choices to invest in our wellbeing? Over the past few months I have been taking courses in Positive Psychology through the University of Pennsylvania delivered by Coursera.…

In what ways can we …

In what ways can we make choices to invest in our wellbeing? Over the past few months I have been taking courses in Positive Psychology through the University of Pennsylvania delivered by Coursera. Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman’s lectures, videos and research are at the center of these courses.Wellbeing has five elements, which are referred to as PERMA , a theory developed by Dr. Martin Seligman. No one of these elements defines well-being, each element does contribute. Looking at these elements, when they are not present our wellbeing is impacted. In finding new ways to move forward in our…

Sharon Summerfield May 5, 2022

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Gingersnap Cookies – A twist on a traditional favourite

Over the past few months I have started returning to a family favourite Gingersnap Cookies. As I do try to stay away from gluten I started looking at a few of the traditional recipes wanting to recr…

Over the past few mo…

Over the past few months I have started returning to a family favourite Gingersnap Cookies. As I do try to stay away from gluten I started looking at a few of the traditional recipes wanting to recreate what I loved growing up. For me the true joy is in re-discovering cookbooks I have collected over the years and ones that were shared with me by my Mom and Grandmothers. It is in this rich history we re-discover the joy of cooking. I found a few recipes to consider and create a recipe to share which included looking at my:My Mom’s Recipe One from The Third Edition of the “101) Tes…

Sharon Summerfield April 24, 2022

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