Power moves: How to transform your work week and live your best life beyond business hours
The Platinum Card by American Express offers an exceptional suite of curated benefits and travel privileges, tailored to the standards of the most discerning
Natalya Molok
The ability to transition seamlessly between business commitments defines modern success. For the accomplished professional, this means moving effortlessly from a morning board meeting to an evening at a coveted chef’s table, or from intense client presentations to strategic networking on world-class golf courses.
Wherever you are in the world, it is about having the right privileges that transform both business and leisure moments into opportunities for excellence – whether accessing a tranquil airport lounge during peak travel hours or arranging an impromptu corporate dinner to forge valuable connections. From Monday meetings to weekend wellness, here is how excellence can manifest throughout the week.
1. Mastering Mondays
- Open doors to airport sanctuaries across 140 destinations
- Complimentary lounge access for you and your travel companion
- Airline Credit with Singapore Airlines and Scoot
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Time is your most valuable asset, and your week begins by making the most of every moment. Dawn finds you in the comfort of Hong Kong International Airport’s Centurion Lounge, where the usual morning rush transforms into productive serenity. As markets open, you review portfolios over single-origin coffee and house-made pastries, setting the tone for a week of accomplishments.
Such mornings – whether in Dubai, Tokyo, or New York – have become essential to your travel ritual. Thanks to the Global Lounge Collection, you gain both privacy and efficiency at precisely the right moments. This elevated travel experience also extends to your companion who will enjoy the same privileges across 140 countries, ensuring international business remains seamless.
With Airline Credit for Singapore Airlines and Scoot, unexpected opportunities in any global financial hub are never out of reach. The journey is smoother and the possibilities are endless.
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2. Midweek momentum
- Access to the region’s premier golf courses
- Dining experiences at the world’s finest restaurants
- Lifestyle perks designed for networking
By midweek, the art of business evolves beyond the boardroom. A client meeting seamlessly transitions into 18 holes at one of Southeast Asia’s most exclusive golf courses, where deals are often sealed with greater ease than in formal settings. The Regional Golf Programme turns slow afternoons into opportunities for sport and networking, showcasing the art of blending business with pleasure.
Your influence knows no borders. Imagine discussing a key partnership over a meticulously curated French meal at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon Etoile in Paris, leveraging up to $200 in Global Dining Credit to make a lasting impression. As the sommelier presents a rare vintage, you appreciate how the right setting can elevate a routine business discussion.
Back in Singapore, unwind with complimentary drinks at bespoke bars through Chillax by Platinum, combining the best of leisure and strategy. These carefully curated venues become your informal office, where networking feels less like work and more like a natural extension of your lifestyle.
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Discover how to easily master the delicate art of business and pleasure.
3. Weekend indulgences
- Exclusive access to member’s only venues
- Curated spa experiences at luxury sanctuaries
The transition to weekend leisure is equally refined. Saturday begins at Tower Club, where your exclusive membership access transforms a morning fitness regimen into a rejuvenating experience. From the 60th floor, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the city’s awakening while you get a refreshing workout in the gym.
This is followed by breakfast at the members-only restaurant, with its views of Singapore’s evolving skyline providing the perfect backdrop for quiet contemplation. These moments of solitude set the stage for the weekend ahead.
Sunday unfolds at your preferred wellness sanctuary, where bespoke treatments are tailored to your needs. These spas transcend the ordinary, offering a cocoon of privacy and impeccable service to ensure high-performing individuals can recharge fully and rest undisturbed. These weekend rituals aren’t merely about relaxation – they are strategic investments in your well-being, ensuring you begin each new week at your peak.
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Access lifestyle perks that align with your tastes.
The Platinum Card by American Express offers a carefully curated suite of privileges designed for those who appreciate that true luxury lies in seamless experiences.
Your journey begins here
Elevate your everyday experiences with a limited-time offer for new and existing American Express Card Members.
Click here to sign up and receive 100,000 Air Miles – awarded in the form of 160,000 Membership Rewards points, with annual fee payment and minimum spending of $8,000 within the first three months of Card approval, enough to redeem a return flight to New York*. Valid until May 28, 2025. T&Cs apply.
*Redemption based on Singapore Airlines Economy Savers Awards and this information is correct as of February 2025.
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