SERENE CHUA
Private banker and co-founder of Wolf Burgers and Carvers & Co
Serene is a successful private banker, entrepreneur, and mother who relies on iron discipline to keep her hustle going. Time management is of the essence for her, and her workdays begin with a morning workout followed by breakfast with her three children before she spends time catching up on news. “The day is filled with internal and client calls, clearing emails, some face-to-face meetings, and business lunches,” she says. Juggling multiple works and business commitments is no easy feat, but she makes it a point to end her busy day with dinner with her children, or, at times, meals or a cocktail with her friends. To keep mentally alert and physically energetic, she exercises four days a week. For Serene, the secret to her healthy, glowing skin is thorough cleansing.
How important is looking good in your daily life?
Looking good is important as the first impression makes a difference. It takes only seven seconds for a person to form that initial impression, and building trust and rapport is essential in any business. Being a banker, I meet quite a few people in my job, and looking positive, confident, and organized is critical. In my daily life, I like to be groomed, fit, and healthy. I believe in eating well, using good skincare, exercising and dressing up. This is especially important now when the lines are blurred between work and play, because [so many of us are] working from home.
What are your personal ideals when it comes to looking good?
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