For years, I was a model student of personal development — from the most structured to the most woo-woo.

Therapy. Energy work. Coaching. Yoga. Breathwork. You name it — I did it.
 And it worked. I’m calmer, more confident, and more grounded because of all that work, not despite it.

But here’s the catch: at some point, all that “growth” starts getting in the way of life itself.

You go from living to self-improving. From “being” to “fixing.”
You start chasing the next workshop instead of applying what you already know.

Before my last trip to the Emirates, I was spending 4.5 hours a week with practitioners (plus my daily routines). That was basically my entertainment.

Then I paused. For real.
 And something shifted — I didn’t regress. I integrated.
I realized I was already good enough.

Like in tennis 🎾 — at some point, you’ve had enough lessons. You can play, have fun, and keep your skills sharp by practicing. But stop playing, and you regress. Keep taking lessons forever, and you never just… play.

So maybe the next phase of your growth isn’t another program, teacher, or retreat.
 Maybe it’s the courage to pause — and just be.

👉 Listen to my new podcast for the full story (yes, including the sweat lodge panic attack and the Jean-Claude Van Damme self-defense class 🙃).

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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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