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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.392✨
✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES✨
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🌟 A LIFE-CHANGING CHALLENGE: MY LONDON MARATHON UPDATE 🌟
As I continue training for the London Marathon, I want to share an update. The past few weeks have tested both my resilience and my body. Almost everything hurts, and the pain in my knees is on another level.
I’ve had to scale back my training slightly to recover while still logging tens of miles. Previously, my body staged multiple protests—now it feels like certain areas have ganged up to cause even more trouble.
Despite these challenges, I’m enjoying the process. This marathon is about more than just finishing; it’s about resilience, perseverance, and proving that stubbornness can sometimes be a superpower. Every mile and every small victory keep me going—I just hope my body will let me complete the task at hand.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me so far—your encouragement (and occasional reminders to stretch) keep me moving forward. Onward and upward, one step at a time!
See you at the finish line (definitely crawling, but hopefully still crossing)!
Oliver
💖 How you can help
Please join me in this mission by donating to my fundraiser for NASS. Every contribution—big or small—will make a difference to someone’s life.
👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliver-rolfe-1733393822095
Your generosity and encouragement will fuel every step of my journey.
This marathon is more than just 26.2 miles—it’s a testament to resilience, hope, and the power of community. Thank you for believing in me and supporting this incredible cause.
With gratitude,
Oliver 🙏🏻
✨AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2024/25✨
✨NEW!!! - AI’S BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS - BEST SPECIALIST FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE SEARH FIRM & CLIENT SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD - 2025
✨GLOBAL 100 2025 - AWARD - INNOVATION WITHIN HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR CORPORATES AND INDIVIDUALS✨
✨GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS - MOST DEDICATED INTERNATIONAL EQUITY SEARCH FIRM CEO 2024 (UK): Oliver Rolfe✨
✨GLOBAL BUSINESS INSIGHT AWARDS - BEST INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM 2024 - UK✨
✨GLOBAL 100 AWARDS - BEST EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING SEARCH FIRM - 2024✨
✨M&A TODAY GLOBAL AWARDS WINNERS - BEST EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM - GLOBAL EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING 2024✨
✨YOUR WINTER HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN✨
Winter can be a challenging season for maintaining health and well-being, especially with shorter days, colder weather, and the demands of professional life. These months often bring unique challenges, from managing seasonal mood shifts to staying motivated amidst the darkness and colder temperatures. However, with a well-structured plan, it’s possible not only to manage but also to thrive, using winter as a period for building resilience, reinforcing healthy habits, and fostering connections. This month-by-month plan provides simple, focused strategies to keep physical, mental, and emotional well-being in balance throughout winter, ensuring you enter spring with renewed energy and vitality.
February: Building Resilience and Positive Habits
Theme: "Strengthening Wellbeing"
Focus Areas:
Resilience Training
Stress Management: Try progressive muscle relaxation, journaling, or regular breathing exercises.
Focus on Positivity: Continue practising gratitude and reframe negative thoughts with positive ones.
Maintain Social Connections
Check-in with Colleagues: Set up bi-weekly check-ins or virtual coffee chats for motivation and encouragement.
Family and Friends: Plan enjoyable activities to foster closeness with loved ones.
Enhance Physical Wellness
Routine Variety: Introduce new forms of exercise, such as dancing or an online workout class.
Sleep Quality Check: Evaluate your sleep; adjust your routine to ensure restful sleep (e.g., by reducing caffeine or adjusting room temperature).
Recommended Activities:
Week 1-2: Schedule relaxation practices and resilience activities.
Week 3: Try a new form of exercise and assess sleep patterns.
Week 4: Connect with colleagues or loved ones; celebrate personal progress.
March: Prepare for Spring & Reflect on Winter Progress
Theme: "Embrace New Energy & Reflect on Growth"
Focus Areas:
Reflect on Winter Journey
Celebrate Wins: Review achievements and acknowledge progress made over the winter months.
Adapt Goals: Adjust winter goals and prepare for any seasonal changes in your wellness plan.
Reassess Health Habits
Dietary Review: Check if any adjustments to your diet are needed as the season changes.
Routine Consistency: Ensure your routine supports both work productivity and personal time.
Physical Activity Outdoors
Outdoor Activities: Plan nature walks or outdoor exercise to embrace the change in weather and increase fresh air intake.
Light Therapy: With more natural light returning, reduce reliance on artificial light sources if you were using any.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1: Review winter progress and set new spring goals.
Week 2: Make adjustments to dietary intake based on seasonal changes.
Week 3: Schedule outdoor activities as weather permits.
Week 4: Finalise routine adjustments and celebrate the onset of spring.
Conclusion:
The winter season, while often viewed as a time of hibernation, can instead be an opportunity for growth, renewal, and self-care. By taking small, deliberate steps each month, it’s possible to maintain energy levels, enhance productivity, and keep a positive outlook, regardless of the challenges winter brings. Through consistent attention to physical health, mindfulness practices, social connections, and personal goals, this plan empowers you to navigate the winter months with resilience and optimism. By the time spring arrives, you’ll have not only safeguarded your health and wellbeing but also laid the foundation for continued growth and success in the seasons ahead.
For more advice on how to maintain a healthy and balanced life, check out "The Holistic Guide to Your Health & Wellbeing Today" by Oliver Rolfe. You can find the book here.
The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today - Available now on Amazon.
The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today, has reached the Number 1 spot in the Health & Wellbeing category on Kobo! It’s also ranked Number 9 in Health & Wellbeing & Psychology, and Number 14 in Religion, Spirituality, Philosophy, and Mind & Body
Note: This plan serves as a general framework and should be adapted to the specific needs and context of your workplace. Always consult with relevant professionals for expert advice.
✨THESE ARE THE LATEST GLOBAL FINANCIAL MOVES OVER THE PAST 7 DAYS✨
Campbell Thompson is starting a new position as Chief Information Officer at Temporis Capital
Philip Blenkiron is starting a new position as Hybrid Low-Touch/ High-Touch ETD at UBS
William Kartholl is starting a new position as Director at TD Securities
Matthew Krueger, CFA is starting a new position as Vice President, Senior Equity Analyst at Baird
Brooks Miller is starting a new position as Head Trader at D1 Capital Partners L.P.
Tiago Jesus is starting a new position as Director at UBS
Simon Waxley is starting a new position as Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Investor Alliance Capital
Brad Van der Heim is starting a new position as Director- Institutional Sales Trading at EFG Holding
Nils Alexander Bredegaard is starting a new position as Director at Nordea Markets, Corporates & Institutions
Liam McDonald is starting a new position as State Manager at Corporate Alliance Group
Colin Hamilton is starting a new position as Vice President - Market Research & Economic Analysis at Teck Resources Limited
Mariaelena Zecchin is starting a new position as Director at Barclays Investment Bank
Jethro Chua is starting a new position as Executive Director at J.P. Morgan
Anahita Asadi is starting a new position as Director - Business Development (EMEA) at New York Life Investments
Giovanni Bortolami is starting a new position as VP Delta 1 Trading at Barclays Investment Bank
Jonathan O’Connell is starting a new position as CLO Structuring and Syndication at Citi
Rikin Patel is starting a new position as Analyst at Bell Rock Capital Management LLP
Darryl Willoughby is starting a new position as Head of Equity Sales Trading, London at Pareto Securities
William Ross-Hurst is starting a new position as Director US Sales Trader at Raymond James
Pei-Tzu Hsiao is starting a new position as GEMA Program (Global Emerging Markets Accelerator) at Citi
Giulio G. Coperti is starting a new position as Executive Director, Asia Financial Institutions Group at UBS
Chandramouli Bhattacharya is starting a new position as Structured Solutions Sales at Ex:BNP
Russell Morgan is starting a new position as Executive Director - Investment Banking at UBS
Neeraj Toshniwal, FRM is starting a new position as Director at UBS
Raymond Powell Dip. AML is starting a new position as Compliance Manager at Kyte Broking Ltd
Carlota Fidalgo Graça is starting a new position as Equity Sales - Vice President at JB Capital Markets
Adil Alaoui, CFA, CAIA is starting a new position as Funds and Portfolio Products - Wealth at ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Emma Warner is starting a new position as Director Equity Sales at Barclays
George Featherstone, CFA is starting a new position as Director at Barclays Investment Bank
Rodrigo Villanueva is starting a new position as M&A Director at Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Brad Van der Heim is starting a new position as Director - Institutional Sales Trading at EFG Holding
Nils Alexander Bredegaard is starting a new position as Director at Nordea Markets, Corporates & Institutions
Liam McDonald is starting a new position as State Manager at Corporate Alliance Group
Mariaelena Zecchin is starting a new position as Director at Barclays Investment Bank
Samuel Lowres is starting a new position as Multi-Asset Services at Liquidnet
Jethro Chua is starting a new position as Executive Director at J.P. Morgan
Tony Roper is starting a new position as Chair of Foresight Solar Fund (FSFL) in September, succeeding Alex Ohlsson
Judy Dinn is starting a new position as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at TMX Group on April 1, 2025
Vinisha Minocha is joining the New York Women in Finance Advisory Board alongside new members Vivian Liu (Nuveen), Akiko Imai (Virtu Financial), and Katie Pries (The Northern Trust Company)
Philippe Maillard is starting a new position as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at BNP Paribas
Daniel Lavigne is starting a new position as Head of Buy-Side Sales, Canada at LMAX Exchange
Stephen Pemberton is starting a new position as Global Head of Account Management at Delta Capita
Lokesh Seth is starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Hazeltree
A senior portfolio manager from Magnetar Capital is joining Millennium Management
Kaushik Murali is starting a new position as Partner and Deputy Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at One William Street (OWS)
Jens Foehrenbach is starting a new position as President and Co-Chief Investment Officer (Co-CIO) at Graham Capital Management
Sabina Awan is starting a new position as Trading Solutions Consultant at Rokos Capital Management in London
Patric Okumi and Samuel Lowres are starting new positions leading Multi-Asset Sales at Liquidnet, the institutional trading network owned by TP ICAP Group
Nitin Maheshwari is starting a new position as Co-head of India Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan
Michael Inauen, CIIA is starting a new position as Head of Technology & Healthcare Equity Research / Senior Equity Analyst at Zürcher Kantonalbank
Steven Andrews is starting a new position as Vice President - Electronic Sales Trader at Barclays Investment Bank
Calum McLatchie ACA is starting a new position as Chief Operating Officer at Victoria Asset Management
Antonio Da Ros is starting a new position as CEO & Co-Founder at Quant>ICO
✨SPARTAN INTERNATIONAL - TESTIMONIALS✨
“Oliver takes the time to prepare candidates for interviews providing with detailed background of the teams and remains available through the whole process. He is looking to build long-term relationships, his personal approach makes him stand out from the other headhunters.”
EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, EUROPE
“Oliver is a true professional I have known for several years in my career in equity research in London. He has consistently showed ability in meeting demand and supply in the field, leveraging on his strong network of contacts among corporates and professionals in the industry. Specifically at our firm, he played a key role in the process of setting up the Banks research team selecting high quality candidates across regions and seniority. It is a pleasure to deal with him.”
EQUITIES CLIENT, EUROPE
“Oliver is a consummate professional with a great deal of Market Experience. He is by far the best Headhunter I have ever worked with, as he is constantly on top of the ever changing BuySide /SellSide dynamics.”
EQUITIES DIRECTOR, USA
“I have had the pleasure of working with Oliver on a number of occasions in my career and have always found him to be the consummate professional, well connected and full of good ideas and introductions.”
EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, UK
“Oliver Rolfe was always my primary contact when I worked in the markets. His discretion and deep market knowledge made him one of the few headhunters I would talk to.
EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, SOUTH AFRICA
“I met Oliver when I decided to shift my career to equity market research from auditing. His help and advice was invaluable in my search. He was very personable from the first conversation, offering important input and actively listening to my requirement. It has to be said his knowledge/connections in the equity research market is unique.
Oliver is also excellent in preparing the candidate by offering additional advice and appropriate feedback on every stage of the process. Having seen numerous recruiters during my search, Oliver is by far the best and therefore I highly recommend him.”
EQUITIES DIRECTOR, UK
“Oliver is a consummate professional, with first-rate knowledge of the market in London. He is an excellent coach and I would highly recommend working with him.”
EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, UK
“I met Oliver when I decided to shift my career to equity market research from auditing. His help and advice was invaluable in my search. He was very personable from the first conversation, offering important input and actively listening to my requirement. It has to be said his knowledge/ connections in the equity research market is unique. Oliver is also excellent in preparing the candidate by offering additional advice and appropriate feedback on every stage of the process. Having seen numerous recruiters during my search, Oliver is by far the best and therefore I highly recommend him.”
HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS, UK
“Oliver is a remarkable coach, a brilliant leader, and an exceptional person. Oliver is trained to tap into your conscious and unconscious mental and emotional processes, to help you unlock potential that is even hidden from you. He helped me overcome the mental blocks that sabotaged my own success.”
CEO, EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, DUBAI
“Oliver Rolfe is clever, efficient, knowledgeable and honest. He is a highly valued professional and personal contact. I look forward to working with him for many years ahead – I can strongly recommend him.”
EQUITIES MANAGING DIRECTOR, USA
🌞📘 "The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today" - No.1 Ranked Book on KOBO & No.2 Ranked Book on Amazon within Health & Wellbeing📚✨
✨THE HOLISTIC GUIDE TO YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING TODAY REACHES NO.1 ON KOBO!✨
I am thrilled to announce that my second book, The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today, has reached the Number 1 spot in the Health & Wellbeing category on Kobo! It’s also ranked Number 9 in Health & Wellbeing & Psychology, and Number 14 in Religion, Spirituality, Philosophy, and Mind & Body.
This achievement is a true honour and a personal milestone for me. After my first book, I promised to only write another if it could genuinely help others, and I’m so pleased to see it resonating with readers. I am currently working on my third book, which is in discussions with publishers. This new work will delve into the topic of Addiction, exploring various aspects including overworking, social media use, disordered eating, prescription medications, drugs, alcohol, and more. It’s a complex issue, particularly for today’s generation, and I am eager to share insights that may support those facing these challenges.
Thank you so much for your continued support—especially during World Mental Health Week. Your encouragement means the world to me.
P.S. The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today is also on sale on Amazon at a fantastic rate! Many readers have shared they are purchasing additional copies for friends and family.
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Thank you again! 💫
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