🧭5 Strategies to Navigate Business Transformation Amid Political Uncertainty and Protectionism

🔊 NEW PODCAST: 5 Strategies to Navigate Business Transformation Amid Political Uncertainty & Protectionism

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve noticed the drastic increase in political uncertainty and protectionism. If you’re a business leader, this isn’t just an interesting topic—it’s a direct threat to your supply chains, revenue streams, and market positioning.

With tariffs, federal budget cuts, and shifting regulations reshaping the playing field, the old "wait-and-see" approach is no longer an option. But here's the good news: the best businesses use these challenges as catalysts for transformation.

💡 In this episode, I break down 5 winning strategies to help leaders not only survive but thrive in this shifting environment.

🔹 Diversify Supply Chains – The days of relying on one country for manufacturing are over. Apple’s move to India & Vietnam isn’t random—it’s a masterclass in risk management.
🔹 Invest in Political Risk Intelligence – The smartest companies don’t read the news; they influence it. Understanding policy shifts before they happen is a superpower.
🔹 Reallocate Capital for Growth – Cutting costs won’t save you—reallocating capital into innovation, R&D, and expansion will.
🔹 Strengthen Market Position Amid Protectionism – Tariffs and "Made in USA/Canada/France" policies are here to stay. Winning companies are already pivoting.
🔹 Build an Adaptive Leadership Culture – Agility isn’t just for startups. Netflix didn’t dominate by accident—it mastered reinvention.

🔥 I share firsthand experiences from my work in private equity, government advisory, and corporate innovation, plus real-world examples of companies leading the way.

🎧 Listen now and take control of your next strategic move.

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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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