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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.399✨
✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES✨
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🌟 A LIFE-CHANGING CHALLENGE: MY LONDON MARATHON 🌟
🌟 Thank You for Your Incredible Support! 🌟
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who has supported my London Marathon journey so far. Your donations, kind words, and encouragement mean the world to me and are making a real difference for the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS). Together, we’re helping to raise awareness and provide vital support for those living with this challenging condition.
For those who haven’t had the chance to sponsor me yet—there’s still time! Every contribution, no matter the size, helps create a brighter future for those like me who face the daily struggles of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
With gratitude,
Oliver 🙏🏻
#ThankYou #LondonMarathon2025 #AxialSpA #AnkylosingSpondylitis #NASS #EveryDonationMatters
💖 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.
✨AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2024/25✨
✨M&A TODAY 2025 AWARDS - AWARD - INNOVATION WITHIN HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR CORPORATES AND INDIVIDUALS
✨AI 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 SPRING 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.
April: Embracing Renewal and Energy
Theme: "Fresh Starts and New Beginnings"
Focus Areas:
Spring Clean Your Mind and Space
Declutter your home and workspace to create a refreshing environment.
Consider a digital detox by reducing unnecessary screen time.
Boost Physical Activity
Take advantage of longer daylight hours for outdoor exercise.
Try a new fitness activity, such as cycling or swimming.
Refresh Your Diet
Introduce more seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Hydrate adequately as temperatures rise.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1: Start with a physical and digital decluttering session.
Week 2: Set new fitness goals for spring and start an outdoor routine.
Week 3: Experiment with spring-inspired meal planning.
Week 4: Review and adapt habits for consistency.
May: Strength and Growth
Theme: "Building Consistency and Strength"
Focus Areas:
Strengthen Physical Well-being
Build on your fitness routine by incorporating strength training.
Maintain a healthy posture, especially if working remotely.
Foster Mental Resilience
Continue mindfulness or meditation practices.
Identify and tackle sources of stress with proactive planning.
Deepen Social Connections
Engage in community or professional networking events.
Plan quality time with family and friends.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1: Set new fitness goals focusing on strength and endurance.
Week 2: Engage in mindfulness techniques to reduce stress.
Week 3: Plan social engagements to maintain connection.
Week 4: Assess progress and make adjustments.
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✨
Timothy Corliss is starting a new position as Global Trader at Willowbridge Asset Management, Inc.
Mark Phin is starting a new position as Head of Equity, Investor Relations at HSBC
Ayman Alghafar is starting a new position as Sales Director, Client Coverage at Deus X Pay
Stefan Muehlbauer is starting a new position as Managing Partner at A10 Associates
Christopher Stafford is starting a new position as Head of Trading at Fortem Capital Limited
Marco Schumann is starting a new position as Executive Director Equity Sales at ODDO BHF
Timur Amanov is starting a new position as Managing Director, Head of FAS at UFG WM
Mariam Al Masood is starting a new position as Associate Director Head of MENA at Battersea Power Station
Paul Adamson is starting a new position as Transfer Agent Operations Analyst at Janus Henderson Investors
Mawdud Ahmed is starting a new position as Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Kriti Ashok is starting a new position as Algorithmic Trader at Citi
David Schrock is starting a new position as Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Capital Formation & Currency Solutions at Mesirow
Felix Oegerli is starting a new position as Member Board of Directors at Swiss Finance & Property Group
George Cpin is starting a new position as Sr. Associate - Relationship Manager at HSBC
Bryan Wrapp is starting a new position as Managing Director, Investment Banking at TD Securities
Russell Koch, CFA is starting a new position as Analyst at ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP
Xavier Bouyoux is starting a new position as Investment Associate at BlackFin Capital Partners
Stanislas Beneteau is starting a new position as Head of Client Lines, Americas at BNP Paribas
Ahmed Ali, FCA is starting a new position as Senior Investment Officer at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Andrea Scatozza is starting a new position as Vice President at Investindustrial
Katie Self, Ph.D. is starting a new position as Senior Investment Manager at Pictet Asset Management
Pranav Thombre is starting a new position as Senior AI Software Engineer, GenAI Framework at NVIDIA
Edward Hope is starting a new position as Managing Director at Christofferson Robb & Company
Frédéric Le Meaux is starting a new position as Senior Portfolio Manager at Candriam
Max Kalandyrets is starting a new position as Vice President at Fiera Infrastructure
Kleber Lachize is starting a new position as Vice President, Equity Trader at Stifel Financial Corp.
Harsh Aggarwal is starting a new position as Senior Manager, Accounting Operations at The Knot Worldwide
Peter Bentley is starting a new position as Managing Partner - Data & AI at DXC Technology
Daniel A-D is starting a new position as Investor Relations and Fundraising at Coller Capital
Georg Greiff is starting a new position as Executive Director at Rabobank
Sina Zolnoor is starting a new position as CEO at Van Uden Holding B.V.
Johannes (Joe) Fuss is starting a new position as Directeur at RCI (Resi Care Investments)
Georgios Natos is starting a new position as Assistant Director at Moody's
Ed East is starting a new position as Founder at Theorem Partners
Rui Mota Guedes is starting a new position as Chief Investment Officer at Loreto Inversiones S.G.I.I.C.
Jamie Saunders is starting a new position as L/S Equity Analyst at Squarepoint
Jacob Erichsen is starting a new position as Head of Global Sales Trading at Saxo
Simon Fickling is starting a new position as Managing Director - Specialist Sales (Resources & Industrials) at Panmure Liberum
Giovanni Ruggiero is starting a new position as EMEA Business Development Lead at Figment
Mike Martinez is starting a new position as Chief Operating Officer of Evercore ISI at Evercore
Haley Mayers is starting a new position as Vice President of Investor Relations at OceanaGold Corporation
Paolo Viale is starting a new position as Head of Business Development – Quant at Fasanara Capital
Frank Spiteri has left his position as Head of Asset Management and member of the executive committee at CoinShares International Limited
Georgina Flynn is departing from her role as Senior Equities Trader, EMEA at Fidelity International
Stephen Hood is starting a new position as Head of Clearing, Americas at Marex
Jeff Zuckerman is returning to Tourmaline Partners as Managing Director
Christopher Hartfree is starting a new position as Sales Manager, Nordics at 360T
✨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.
You can grab your copy here: https://lnkd.in/eRy9TPps
Thank you again! 💫
“This book was a great surprise, it had so much useful information that I wasn’t aware of. So much so, I have recommended this book to all my friends, family and colleagues at work. An absolute joy to read!”
“A fabulous read. The book offers some wonderful insights on various aspects of health that are sometimes either taken for granted or simply forgotten. Very interesting section relating to numerology (which i had little idea about) and is hugely interesting. A beautifully written informative book and have already recommended to many people. 5 stars!”
“I generally do not read books however I am extremely pleased I saw this as its great. This book has something for everyone. It will certainly help you. It changed a lot for me.”
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