Peggy Van de Plassche
Peggy Van de Plassche is a seasoned advisor with over 20 years of experience in financial services, healthcare, and technology. She specializes in guiding boards and C-suite executives through transformational change, leveraging technology and capital allocation to drive growth and innovation. A founding board member of Invest in Canada, Peggy also brings unique expertise in navigating complex issues and fostering public-private partnerships—key elements in shaping the Future of Business. Her skill set includes strategic leadership, capital allocation, transaction advisory, technology integration, and governance. Notable clients include BMO, CI Financial, HOOPP, OMERS, GreenShield Canada, Nicola Wealth, and Power Financial. For more information, visit peggyvandeplassche.com.
Peggy Van de Plassche
🧙The Illusion of "Follow Your Bliss"
🔥 Is “Follow Your Bliss” Really the Best Career Advice?
We’ve all heard it: Follow your bliss.
It’s a seductive idea. Quit your job, pursue your passion full-time, build a life that doesn’t feel like work. You’ve seen the success stories—artists, creators, tech founders, athletes—who bet on themselves and won.
But what about everyone else?
👉 What if your passion doesn’t pay the bills?
👉 What if the opportunity cost is massive—financially, emotionally, professionally?
👉 What if "bliss" becomes burnout when it becomes your job?
This week’s newsletter was inspired by a conversation with a friend whose 8-year-old daughter loves to dance. She’s already hearing, “If she loves it, she’ll find a way to make a living from it.” Sound familiar?
đź’ˇ In the latest post, I dig into:
- The real cost of turning your passion into a paycheck
- The myth of the financially viable “portfolio career”
- How social media success often masks financial struggle
- Why the "exceptions" aren't the rule—and usually start with generational wealth
- A more grounded take on work, creativity, and fulfillment
💬 “It’s not about becoming an accountant out of fear—it’s about being realistic about how economics work.”
Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or corporate escapee, this one’s for you.
#PassionEconomy #Entrepreneurship #CareerPivot #FinancialIndependence #PersonalDevelopment #RealityCheck #FollowYourBliss #WorkLifeBalance #CreatorEconomy #Startups #MidCareer
Peggy Van de Plassche is a value creation strategist and senior advisor with over 20 years of experience in private equity, financial services, healthcare, and technology. She works with investment firms, boards, and C-suite leaders to accelerate portfolio company performance, drive operational transformation, and unlock long-term value. Peggy specializes in the execution of complex value creation plans—spanning capital allocation, digital enablement, transaction advisory, and leadership alignment. Her work consistently bridges strategy and implementation, helping investors and operators maximize EBITDA and enterprise value. A founding board member of Invest in Canada, she also brings deep expertise in public-private partnerships and institutional capital deployment—critical levers for competitive advantage in today’s global landscape. Her clients have included BMO, CI Financial, HOOPP, OMERS, GreenShield Canada, Nicola Wealth, and Power Financial. Learn more at peggyvandeplassche.com.
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