| All of us would have people around us that we learn from in our lives. And people whom we in turn teach and need to be accountable to at some point - as students, working adults or parents. The better we are at relating and leading others into growth, the better we become as individuals. In this issue, I hope we can draw some lessons and wisdom from these materials that can help us cultivate values and cultures that we want in our lives and lift us up. | | Create a Growth Culture, Not a Performance-Obsessed One In a competitive, complex, and volatile business environment, many C-Suite leaders are focused on how to build higher performance cultures. The irony is that building a culture focused on performance may not be the best, healthiest, or most sustainable way to fuel results. Instead, it may be more effective to focus on creating a culture of growth. | | How Humility Makes Us Better, Saner Teachers The pursuit of humility, once we properly understand the term, yields better relationships and faster growth. With that said, it makes great sense that we dig into humility in our continuing pursuit of better, saner teaching. | | Every Kid Deserves a Champion | Rita Pierson | | Proudly Brought to You I seek to reach out to people who believe in safeguarding the interests of their loved ones. Let me know if I can be of help to someone you know or care about. We can make a difference to lives when it matters most. Cheers. | | Serene Ho | | | | | | | | unsubscribe | You are receiving this email because you're my client, a friend or you've given permission to receive this email. If you'd rather not receive our emails, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list by clicking 'Unsubscribe' above. © Serene Ho, All rights reserved. | | | | Mrs Christine Low .A Retiree /Ex teacher I knew Serene Ho as my Economics student in Raffles Institution in 1970s, a bright and diligent student!
I reconnected with Serene at a class reunion and when I learnt that she has become a successful consulant with Prudential , I approached her for financial advice for my grandchildren back in early 2000.
She spent time advising me on how to provide for my my grandchildren’s future education . Serene patiently went through various options to help me understand the dfiferent benefits and this enabled me to make an informed decision based on my goals and dreams for them . I greatly appreciated her strong empathy , her skill and most of all her integrity.
Early this year in 2022, I again consulted Serene on Estate planning to provide and protect my growing up 21 yr old grandson and 17 yr old grand-daughter . Based on their individual needs, Serene very painstakingly explained in a graphic manner the type of investments for my grandson and income protection for my grand-daughter. She helped me put in place what I wish for them to take care of them when I am not around,
She had also accompanied me to settle my Will when I told her I needed to rewrite my Will and have my LPA done. Not only did she recommend me to a professional Will writer , she even accompanied me on all the 3 visits to the Will-Writer’s office to give me some much-needed advice and confidence.
I appreciate the extra effort that Serene took in spending time with me to help address my nagging fears and concerns with regard to my estate planning . Her professionalism is indeed hard to come by nowadays especially when people are always in a hurry! I am glad to have found a consultant whom I can trust with confidence. | | | | Mary Chiang . Physiotherapist Serene has been my financial consultation for more than 15 years . I have learnt much from her .
Serene consistently provides post sale support promptly. She will update me on the latest product that may enhance my asset without being pushy.
I Have no reservation in recommending her service to my friends who require financial planning.
Kudos to you Serene.
| | | | Ms Chia Yen-Yen . A Professional Nurse turned Financial Consultant Serene Ho, a close friend of mine, took over servicing of my husband’s portfolio when his close friend agent passed on. She also became my consultant as we wanted to have the same FC servicing us. As we have known Serene for close to 10 years, we were confident that she will be our trusted and dependable FC. Till this date, I have no regrets with this decision. Through Serene, I have purchased policies to meet the financial needs and goals of my family and I.
Serene has been consistently reviewing my family members’ portfolio every year. She provides an up-to-date summary of the policies which gives me a comprehensive yet concise picture of my wealth protection and wealth accumulation status. I was rather impressed with how systematic her approach has been.
I am grateful to Serene for guiding me with the insurance claims after my husband had a major stroke. When there was a delay in receiving the medical reports from the hospital, she followed up by making enquiries to the Medical Records Office [MRO] and Service Quality [SQ]. This expedited the matter and I was then surprised that the personnel from these departments called me up to find out how they could be of help to me.
Since then, I was just an email or call away from any assistance I needed with the medical reports. This was very helpful because I had to apply for several medical reports for claims from various insurers and other administrative matters. Serene’s proactiveness had facilitated the ease with which I was able to obtain prompt and personalised service from the MRO and SQ.
Serene also met up with me regularly during the initial 6 months after my husband’s stroke to find out how things are with me . She was always concerned about my well being as I had just experienced a rather traumatic event. She also presented the cheque for the insurance payout to me personally which she did not have to. I am thankful to Serene for going the extra mile for me. I am certain that she does the same for others.
Fast forward to 2021, I have made a career switch from a nurse of 30 years to a ‘newbie’ FC, as late as in my fifties. Also, from being my FC, Serene is now my Agency Leader and Mentor. She drove all the way to my home to hand to me by hand the learning resources for my preparation for the licensure examinations to become an FC.
I am confident to entrust my career as an FC to Serene and I have much to learn from her to be successful in this very purposeful and meaningful financial advisory service to others. I hope to emulate her attentive and listening, as well as methodical and analytical, approach.
Serene has been very encouraging, supportive and generous. For this, I am very grateful to her.
Thank you Serene.
| | | | Elaine Seah . Advisor YWAM I’ve known Serene for more than 40 years and for most of those years she has served me as my insurance and investment advisor.
I’ve stayed with her as I faced changes in my life’s profile and circumstance as she has understood and met my changing investment needs and preferences.
When I needed a fresh briefing of insurances I had taken years past, she had been patient to re-explain the scope of the coverage and payment. She has served me well since she became my financial service provider that I’ve not found a need to look for another.
I would recommend her to anyone seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and honest financial adviser whom you could work with over changing life’s seasons. | | | | Kang Ying. Pastor & Mentor I got to know Serene when we attended the same church cell group together around 1988/89. At that time, she was working in the bank, running the branch operations and thereafter moving to the headquarters , serving the retail market with various loan facilities before transiting to the financial services sector as a financial consultant .
Serene is a caring and loving person. She is always helping and serving others in whatever ways she can. I always enjoy her company and the valuable inputs/ suggestions/ recommendations she gave in the financial area and other personal areas as well.. She is a good friend, not just my Financial Consultant.
She always looks out for my best welfare and not just about selling or promoting the products. This is the key point I saw in her profession all these years. Serene genuinely cares for each of her clients/ friends and their family members. She remembers our birthdays; always updating us on the new changes in Government policies for CPF, investments, life policies etc. and she always remind us to manage our financial resources well and not to leave them idle.
Serene is very versatile , she can advise and work with people of all ages and offer good advice on how to maximise our financial resources according to our willingness to invest and risk appetite.
I am very happy she has become my Financial Consultant and I value her advice and services , which have helped me plan and grow my wealth well all these years.
| | | | Wee Jin & Jean. Daddy & Mummy of Jay Ong I was introduced to Serene through a friend in university and had my first policy with her in 2011.
My wife and child have policies with her. When my child was just born, I remember that she sent us a gift hamper to congratulate us. When my child needed surgery later on, the claim procedure was smooth and uneventful, which can only be a good thing!
Serene has kept in contact through the years and is not the sort to contact me out of the blue to buy more. When it was National Day, she even sent me a link to receive our nation’s flag (for free)!!
What I find reassuring about Serene is that she has been in the business for decades. When you need help, instead of finding out your adviser has left for another job, it is nice to know that she will be there. She knows her products inside out, including all the nitty gritty, and gets back to you with information in a timely manner.
Serene knows life has many demands and has helped my family and I get some protection for what is important.
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