We meet you where you are on your wellness journey and introduce strategies to harmonize your life to thrive and feel nourished in all you do. Change is our only constant. We work with those who have a desire to live a more fulfilling and nourishing life that is so much more than only work; offering nutrition and wellness coaching.
Our founder is available to speak at lunch and learns, events on different topics such as self care, managing stress to prevent burnout, the importance of self-reflection, taking time to pause and scheduling downtime all built on a foundation of nutrition and wellness.
In creating harmony, we find new ways to blend the melodic rhythm in the dance of life.
We can make different choices on how we spend our time and energy, where asking for help, taking breaks and scheduling downtime is celebrated and encouraged.
Founded by Sharon K. Summerfield, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, The Nourished Executive, offers nutrition and wellness coaching with a holistic lens.
Our founder’s story:
Sharon has an extensive interest in nutrition and wellness, incorporating more nourishing food in her daily life, along with the events and conferences she plans, She is a life-long learner, who loves to read, with a strong commitment to giving back. Sharon also likes to take traditional recipes and make them more nutrient dense by incorporating more super foods. She is a connector and loves to find those intersections where we find ways to support each other and work in collaboration.
Working across the sectors Sharon found she was pulled in many directions trying to keep many balls in the air, working harder not smarter, saying yes more than no, where investing in her self care and scheduling down time was getting further and further out of reach. Sadly she was also experiencing many symptoms of burnout.
Sharon describes burnout as:
Being exhausted on every level. The joy you once felt is gone and you feel isolated and alone. It is difficult to concentrate, connect and build relationships as that all takes energy, you are unable to find, no matter how hard you try.
Then life happened. In 2014, after working for a large engineering firm for more than 8 years, in organizational and project roles, launching a unique community investment partnership (on a volunteer basis) and representing the organization on several external community committees Sharon was laid off. The transition to her new role took 9 months.
An approach to harmonizing life and being nourished in all we do became a stronger focus for Sharon looking at the interconnections with our body, mind, spirit. In 2017 Sharon graduated from the Natural Nutrition Program and The Nourished Executive was founded.
By moving away from the concept of work-life balance and stepping towards harmonizing life, we create space to reflect and pause personally and professionally.
In 2018 Sharon was injured when she fell off her husband’s motorcycle resulting in numerous injuries. Her knowledge in nutrition and wellness, along with her ability to build relationships and connection, continues to be a big part of her healing journey working with a suite of skilled practitioners specializing in Physio, Pilates and Massage Therapy.
Sharon has extensive experience as project manager/executive assistant, business development, community investment and event planning with a love for nutrition and wellness. She is a graduate of the Natural Nutrition Program at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN) and has a Business Management Certificate from the BC Institute and Technology (BCIT). Sharon continues to invest in her learning by taking courses, attending conferences and webinars, building connection and making introductions to those who can share ideas and potentially work together.
The Nourished Executive is passionate about two things: implementing strategies that allow access for all youth to pursue careers in Construction, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and coaching on the healing properties of food.
We welcome the opportunity to work with you as you take this next step in your health and wellness journey.
Be nourished in all you do.
The Nourished Executive
e-mail: sharon@sharonsummerfield.ca
