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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.382✨
✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES✨
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✨AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2024✨
✨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 - CORPORATE WELLBEING PIONEER - 2024 EDUCATION INNOVATORS AWARD✨
✨CEO MAGAZINE - MOST INFLUENTIAL CEO 2024 - SOUTH EAST ENGLAND - EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING SEARCH FIRM✨
✨GLOBAL 100 AWARDS - BEST EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING SEARCH FIRM - 2024✨
✨LAWYER INTERNATIONAL LEGAL 100 - 2024 AWARDS - BEST EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM✨
✨ACQUISITION INTERNATIONAL - GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS - BEST INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM 2024 - UK✨
✨M&A TODAY GLOBAL AWARDS WINNERS - BEST EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM - GLOBAL EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING 2024✨
✨CORPORATE AMERICA TODAY AWARD WINNERS - INNOVATION WITHIN HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR CORPORATES AND INDIVIDUALS 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.
November: Foundations and Early Preparation
Theme: "Groundwork for Health & Resilience"
Focus Areas:
Routine Building
Sleep Routine: Set a consistent bedtime, aiming for 7-8 hours of sleep. Ensure no screen time an hour before bed.
Morning Rituals: Begin each day with a short routine—meditation, stretching, or quiet time with a warm drink.
Dietary Adjustments
Balanced Meals: Add seasonal vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to support energy levels and immunity.
Supplements: Consider Vitamin D (after consulting a healthcare professional) to combat reduced sunlight exposure.
Mental Health Check
Identify Stressors: Write down main work stressors and establish small steps to manage them.
Practise Gratitude: Keep a gratitude journal to foster a positive outlook.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1: Start adjusting sleep and morning routines.
Week 2-3: Integrate seasonal foods; evaluate supplement needs.
Week 4: Begin gratitude journal; identify workplace stressors.
December: Social Connections & Stress Management
Theme: "Stay Connected & Calm"
Focus Areas:
Social Connections
Prioritise Relationships: Schedule weekly catch-ups (in person or virtual) with friends, family, or colleagues to maintain a sense of community.
Plan Celebrations: Incorporate simple holiday or winter-themed activities, whether personal or professional.
Manage Seasonal Stress
Work Boundaries: Set clear work boundaries to ensure a balance between personal and professional life.
Mindfulness Practice: Dedicate 5-10 minutes daily to mindfulness or deep breathing exercises to handle seasonal stress.
Physical Health & Activity
Walks and Breaks: Spend 10-15 minutes outside daily during daylight to boost mood and energy.
Indoor Exercise: Start a short indoor exercise routine, such as yoga, stretching, or a bodyweight workout.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1-2: Plan social activities and holiday-themed engagements.
Week 3: Introduce mindfulness or breathing exercises.
Week 4: Establish a 10-minute indoor exercise routine.
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.
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF THE YEAR
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✨
Josh Hardoon is starting a new position as Investment Banking Associate - Technology M&A at William Blair
Yusuf Durmaz is starting a new position as Senior Investment Associate at General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA)
Brian Engelbert CPA, CFA is starting a new position as Advisor at Mindgram
Mohand Talaouit is starting a new position as VP - Repo & Front End Rates Trader at Citi
Ilia Lotov is starting a new position as Venture Advisor at BOLD Longevity Growth Fund
Murad Ansari is starting a new position as Senior Research Analyst at GTN
George Bagkalas is starting a new position as Partner, Private Equity, Alternative Investment Funds at BDO Luxembourg
Kévin Fournez is starting a new position as Transaction Services - Associate at Alvarez & Marsal
Roy Martins is starting a new position as Head of EMEA at Hurricane Capital
Stephen Lynch is starting a new position as Portfolio Manager at Investlinx Investment Management Ltd.
Emma Scott is starting a new position as Business Consultant at AXA – Global Healthcare
Andrew Sharpe OBE is starting a new position as Shadow Minister, Department Business & Trade at UK House of Lords
Elton Vilela is starting a new position as Securities Finance Specialist | Treasury Transformation at RBC Investor Services
Valentin Cassan is starting a new position as Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company
Rachel Whiteside is starting a new position as Sales & Account Management, Senior Specialist at Symphony
Ana Sarma is starting a new position as Sales COO / Business Manager - Global Rates, FICC E-Sales, FI Financing & F&O Execution at J.P. Morgan
Serena Orwell is starting a new position as Executive Assistant at Starling Bank
Darren Ponniah is starting a new position as Associate Director - Technology Sector & Growth Lending, Structured Finance at HSBC
Nidhish Singh, FCCA, CISI, Dip-IFRS, M.IoD, PhD Scholar is starting a new position as Head of Revenue Management at M&G Global Services Private Limited
Mardan Abliz is starting a new position as Portfolio Manager | Trader at OMEGA Wealth Management SA
Jackie Alexander is starting a new position as Group Head of Trading at Frasers Group
Dick Peters is starting a new position as Investment Director at IceLake
Vikas Sharma, a seasoned professional with over two decades at Citi, has returned to the finance industry after a two-year hiatus joining multi-strategy hedge fund major Millennium
Ajay Kumar, who previously served as the head of APAC index trading at Goldman Sachs during a decade-long tenure at the investment bank, has secured a new role at the hedge fund ExodusPoint Capital Management in Singapore
Stifel Financial Corp. has hired Brad Edgar as Managing Director and Lead Healthcare Equity Trader
Jason Siegel, the former head of Brookfield Asset Management’s multi-strategy hedge fund platform, has joined BW Gestão de Investimentos (BWGI)
Two Sigma Investments, one of the world’s leading quantitative hedge funds, is laying off approximately 200 employees following a comprehensive review of its operations by its new Co-Chief Executive Officers
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent, the founder of hedge fund Key Square Group, as Treasury secretary, signalling his preference for a seasoned financial expert and loyal ally to oversee US fiscal policy and economic strategy
Agecroft Partners is expanding its reach in Asia by opening a Hong Kong office and appointing industry veteran Jerry Wang as a Business Partner to manage all capital introduction services for the firm’s alt investment manager clients
Michael Breheney has recently joined TD Securities as the new Head of U.S. Equity Sales Trading. In addition, Adam Lent, Managing Director, has been named Head of TD Securities newly formed Equity Client Risk Systematic Solutions (CRSS) team. In addition, as part of TD Securities growing U.S. Prime Brokerage strategy, they’ve introduced a new Markets Prime Services Leadership Team, comprised of Ron Chin, Mike McBrien and Matt Popkin
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that its 33rd Chair, Gary Gensler, will step down from the Commission
CDPQ, a global investor and one of Canada’s largest pension funds, has announced that Dame Sharon White is joining the group as Managing Director and Head of Europe
Evelyn Partners has hired Kate Morrissey as head of asset allocation, bolstering the firm’s investment management leadership team
Ravi M Singh has been appointed CEO of multi-strategy hedge fund firm Paloma Partners Management, effective 22 November. Singh has stepped into the top leadership role after joining the firm in February 2024 as Chief Strategy Officer
Tidan Capital, the Stockholm-based hedge fund firm founded by three former Brummer and Partners execs, has appointed Dennis Karlsson as a Senior Portfolio Manager within its volatility and options arbitrage team
abrdn has revamped its multi-asset and alternatives team with a raft of personnel changes as the current global head of multi asset and alternative investments, Russell Barlow, departs
The World Federation of Exchanges, the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has elected seven directors to its Board for a three year term: Gilson Finkelsztain, CEO, B3; Korkmaz Ergun, CEO, Borsa Istanbul; Carlson Tong, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEX); Julie Becker, CEO, Luxembourg Stock Exchange; Ed Knight, Executive Vice Chairman, Nasdaq; Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director & CEO, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd; and Khalid Al Hussan, CEO, Saudi Tadawul Group (STG)
STP Investment Services (STP), a global provider of technology-enabled, end-to-end investment servicing solutions, has added several senior leaders across operations, fund administration, compliance, and investment performance. Melissa Gingrich has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer; David Goldstein has joined as Director of Fund Services; Ben Jones joins STP as Vice President of Business Development – Fund Administration; Lori Weston has been appointed Head of Compliance, leading STP’s new ComplianceAdvisor practice; Cynthia Kelly has joined as a Senior Compliance Consultant specialising in registered investment adviser compliance; Steve Leydet has joined STP as Vice President of Investment Performance
✨SPARTAN INTERNATIONAL - TESTIMONIALS✨
“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
“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 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 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
“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.”
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
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✨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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