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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.390✨
✨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 my resilience, but hey, what’s a little pain between friends?
I have logged tens of miles—more than I ever thought possible, considering my relationship with my office was once pretty serious. Training hasn’t been without hurdles—I have had a flare-up in my neck and spine, knee pain, and even an ear, throat, and sinus infection. Basically, my body has staged multiple protests, although I am refusing to give in to its demands.
Despite these challenges, I am loving the process. Who knew pushing your body to its limits could be so much fun? (Okay, fun might be a strong word, still…let’s go with it.) Every mile reminds me why I took on this goal—to show that living with axial SpA doesn’t mean you can’t chase big dreams, even if those dreams involve willingly walking for hours.
This marathon is about more than just finishing; it’s about resilience, perseverance, and proving that stubbornness can sometimes be a superpower. Every run and every small victory keeps me going—along with the promise of a massive post-race meal.
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 (probably crawling, but 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!!! - GLOBAL 100 2025 - AWARD - INNOVATION WITHIN HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR CORPORATES AND INDIVIDUALS✨
✨CORPORATE VISION’S - CORPORATE COACHING & RECRUITMENT AWARDS - RECOGNISED LEADER IN HEALTH & WELLBEING COACHING 2024: Oliver Rolfe✨
✨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.
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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✨
Jack T. Boswell is starting a new position as Associate - Macro Strategy at Wells Fargo
Daniel Tully is starting a new position as Partner at Hunters Moon Capital
Nadir Luvisotti is starting a new position as Head of M&A and Investor Relations at Careem
Roy Zimmerhansl is starting a new position as Head of Capital Markets at WTS Hansuke
Charles-Henry Aulagner is starting a new position as Director - Financial Institutions, Non-Financial Corporates & Public sector Sales at Scope Group
Emeric Leyrat is starting a new position as Associate Portfolio Manager at Pension Insurance Corporation plc
Ahmed Adam is starting a new position as Quant Product Engineer at Phoenix Group
Anthony Brossard is starting a new position as Associate at J.P. Morgan
Mohit Sethia, CFA is starting a new position as Product Owner - ESG Data Platform at ANZ
Pooja Khandwala Parekh, CFA is starting a new position as Vice President at Singhi Advisors
Shiz Asif is starting a new position as Co-Head of Investor Relations & Business Development at MPP&E Capital
Sam Moran-Smyth is starting a new position as L/S Equity Analyst at Point72
Amar Patel is starting a new position as Analyst at Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Jesper Green Bredengen is starting a new position as Vice President - Energy, Power & Infrastructure at Piper Sandler
Ted Hill, CFA is starting a new position as Director, Consumer Discretionary Specialist Sales at Bank of America
Ross MacDonald is starting a new position as Vice President - Equity Research at Citi
Mathieu Mauri is starting a new position as Investment Manager at Chequers Capital
David Sous is starting a new position in Strategic Finance at Dovetail
Alex Dalley is starting a new position as Head of European Cash Equities at Cboe Global Markets
Raja Ali is starting a new position as Private Markets Business Analyst at Universities Superannuation Scheme (Ltd)
Rosemary McCollin is starting a new position as Executive Vice President at VISTRA
Ashley Fagan, CFA is starting a new position as Global Head of Wealth & Financial Institutions at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM)
Stephen Irvine is starting a new position as Head of Fundamental Analyst Research at Qube Research & Technologies
Irene Ferrero, CFA is starting a new position as Board Advisor - Finance & Regulation at Zora Direct
Enrico Bolzoni, CFA is starting a new position as Executive Director - Equity Research at J.P. Morgan
Ibrahim Basmer is starting a new position as Data Analytics Manager at Pax2pay
Alexander Jones, CFA is starting a new position as Director (Equity Research) at Bank of America
Solenn Le Floch is starting a new position as Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets
Tim Valmas is starting a new position as Chief Technology Officer at Foresight Group
Ali Birkby, CFA is starting a new position as Director, Venture & Growth Banking at Lazard
Jon Simblist is starting a new position as Senior Vice President | Asset Managers at iCapital
Jacob T. Seamons is starting a new position as Director at Accordion
Thomas Haller, FRM is starting a new position as Senior Director - Portfolio Management: Fixed Income/Credit at FMS Wertmanagement AÖR
Guy Ellison is starting a new position as Senior Investment Director at Rathbones Group Plc
Bidemi Ojudu is starting a new position as Vice President at J.P. Morgan
Matthieu Legrez is starting a new position as Director at Barclays Investment Bank
Deepak Kumar is starting a new position as Portfolio Manager at Family Office
Charles Perrin Tauriac is starting a new position as Director - Credit Sales at Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
John Kleven Falck is starting a new position as Associate Director at Axcel
Martin Hillier is starting a new position as Partner - Global Head of Transformation and Change at Delta Capita
Théo Dufour is starting a new position as Associate at AltRaise
Florence Falck is starting a new position as Head of Partnerships - EMEA at ActiveViam
Gordon Campbell is starting a new position in Family Office at Family Office
Daniel Hall is starting a new position as Director at La Montana Ltd.
Naresh Bilandani is starting a new position as Managing Director, Head of CEEMEA Equity Research at Jefferies
Alexandre Gallois is starting a new position as Vice President at Apera Asset Management
David Wilson is starting a new position as Director - Commodity Strategy at BNP Paribas CIB
Pierre Boudeau is starting a new position as Responsable de l'investissement et du Développement at Optimum Gestion Financière S.A.
Jonathon Unwin is starting a new position as VP, European Medical Technologies & Services Analyst at Barclays Investment Bank
Anthony Doyle is starting a new position as Investment Director at Schroders
Dr. Francesco Mandala, Ph.D. is starting a new position as Senior Client Portfolio Manager UHNW at UBS
London-based hedge fund Taula Capital Management has recruited Alfredo Saitta as it continues to expand its trading team. He is starting a new position as Portfolio Manager at Taula Capital Management
Jason Sippel is set to leave JPMorgan Chase after more than 20 years to take on a high-profile role at Rokos Capital Management. He is starting a new position as Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Markets at Rokos Capital Management
Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) has announced a major expansion of its global quantitative investment strategies team, hiring 13 investment personnel in Amsterdam. They will join under the leadership of Global Head of Quantitative Strategies Mark Sodergren and Head of Quantitative Strategies, International, Guido Baltussen
Maarten Smit, CFA is starting a new position as Senior Portfolio Analyst at Northern Trust Asset Management
Tim Zwinkels, CFA is starting a new position as Senior Quantitative Researcher at Northern Trust Asset Management
Edmund Wadge, PhD is starting a new position as Senior Quantitative Researcher at Northern Trust Asset Management
Gijsbert de Lange is starting a new position as Investment Solutions Expert at Northern Trust Asset Management
AGP Prime has appointed Tom Costello as Director of Business Operations and Trading at AGP Prime
Kelly Prior has been appointed as investment director at Marlborough
Nicholas Pink is stepping down from the board of the JPMorgan Emerging Europe, Middle East & Africa Securities (JEMA) after more than five years as a non-executive director
Tony Miller has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Janney Montgomery Scott. In addition, Tim Scheve has joined Janney’s Board of Managers as an Independent Board Director
Quentin Limouzi has been appointed as Global Head of Post-Trade at Broadridge Financial Solutions. In addition, Stephen Wilkes has joined as Senior Vice President, Head of International Buy-Side Sales
Jon Weiss, Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), is retiring from Wells Fargo & Company
Carolyn Weinberg has been appointed as Chief Solutions Innovation Officer at The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. She will also be a member of the BNY Executive Committee
Chris Contrino has joined Sterling Trading Tech as sales director
Sairam Rangachari has been appointed as Chief Product Officer at Temenos
Don Yeisley has been appointed as Global Head of Transformation at Apex Group
Maria Martinez has been appointed as a director at The Bank of America Corporation Board of Directors
✨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.
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