))
📆 When did grabbing a coffee become a logistical nightmare?
Manage episode 497280965 series 3419188
Content provided by Peggy. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Peggy or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Between calendar invites for brunch, soft-circled plans, 20-text back-and-forths, and the ever-popular last-minute “doctor’s appointment” excuse… I’m starting to think we need a project manager just to have lunch.
We used to meet at the movies in 1999 with no phones, no iCals, no text confirmations—and somehow, we made it. Today? Getting a friend to show up IRL feels like coordinating a G7 summit.
In my latest newsletter, I take a (very real, very funny) look at:
☕️ The brunchers who need invites
📬 The ghost-then-scream catch-uppers
🗓️ The overbooked, undercommitted crew
🚫 And why I now spontaneously text: “Free in the next hour?”
👉 If your social life feels like a series of false starts and flaky friends, this one’s for you.
And no need to send me a calendar invite to discuss—just show up 😉
#ModernLife #SocialFatigue #frriendsandneighbors #friendship
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.
#privateequity #privatemarkets #alternativeinvestments #investing #investments #invest #venturecapital #investor #entrepreneur #digitaltransformation #ai #exit #tech #technology #finance #financialservices #healthcare
151 episodes
Share
