🤔Mentoring: Myth, Magic, or Overrated?

🚨 Is Mentoring Really That Important? 🚨I was on a panel recently, and the usual question came up: “How important is mentoring, especially for women?” And honestly… is it really that important? We’ve been spoon-fed the idea that mentorship is essential to success, but have we ever stopped to question it? 🤔Mentoring in 2024 often feels like a quick coffee chat where someone asks, “Can you introduce me to your network and help me get a job?” before we’ve even finished our lattes. 💸Let’s face it—mentoring today is often outdated and not actionable. Vague advice like “Work hard and stay passionate” isn’t paying the bills. 😬Mentoring in 2024: The Quick Fix Fantasy ☕️Senior Mentors: Outdated Playbooks, Anyone? 🏛️Peer Power: Where the Real Value Is 💬Sponsorship: The Rare Gem 💎Mentoring or Bait and Switch? 🎣Critical Thinking: Stop Following the Script 🧠What if you could stop waiting for someone else’s roadmap? The Microdose Diet rewires your brain, calms your body, and empowers you to create your own path—no mentor required. 🚀What’s your take—have you really benefited from traditional mentorship? Or is there a better way to take control of your career? Let’s talk! 👇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