🎭Narcissism at its Best: The Scary Rise of the Actor-Gurus and What It Means for You

In recent years, a very peculiar trend has emerged within the celebrity sphere: actors transforming into self-development gurus. Figures like Matthew McConaughey, Will Smith, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Russell Brand, known for their prowess on the screen, have pivoted to sharing life advice, wisdom, and personal insights

So why is it scary to see so many actors turning into self-development gurus and what does it mean for you?! 

🤑It Is Only About Monetizing Attention
👉What Does It Mean For You (and Your Children, Your Spouse, Your Employees)? 
1. Question Everything!
2. Seek Diverse Perspectives
3. Get Off the Auto-Pilot
👑Matthew McConaughey: The Alt-Right Philosopher King of Hollywood
🤴Will Smith: The Fresh Prince of Personal Relationships
🏋️Arnold Schwarzenegger: Pumping Steroids into Personal Growth
😈Russell Brand: Sexual Predator Turned Spiritual Guide

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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