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Meet James Gibb, Founder of Deep Life Journey

Consultant & Writer

I help people and organisations communicate and lead with greater clarity — and through my writing, explore how we can live with more depth and intention in an age that pulls us toward distraction and shallowness.

Deep Life Journey brings together my work as a consultant and writer. It’s home to my essays, reflections, photography, and the professional services I offer to clients.

Clarity in Communication.
Depth in Living.

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James the Writer

Essayist & Photographer.

I write about living a more intentional and deeper life, shaped by work, culture, and technology, and inspired by literature, cinema, and the strands of everyday life. My writing has appeared in publications like Arabian Business, and my photography was recently recognised as a finalist in the Berlin Photo Awards 2025.

I publish longform essays and a weekly newsletter called Deep Life Reflections, now with over 140 editions. I also create visual stories and curated portfolios exploring similar themes from more than a decade dedicated to the craft of photography.

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James the Consultant

Strategic Consultant & Coach.

I work with individuals and organisations on positioning and value, brand strategy, messaging and narrative, and clear, effective communication. I’m also an ICF-accredited coach, partnering with senior leaders, executives, and creatives at key moments of growth, change, or reinvention to help them define the next chapter with clarity, confidence, and commitment.

My background includes 25 years in global marketing, communications, and strategy, including senior roles at Dell Technologies, board-level experience, and small business ownership.

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Deep Life Journey is where all my work comes together.

The practical and the personal.
The visual and the written.
The professional and the creative.

Deep Life Journey is about living deliberately.

Where reflection and craft, meet the hard questions of identity, and meaning, without pretending life is lived and resolved neatly.

It focuses on thinking clearly rather than reacting.
On building craft: how we speak, work, listen, pay attention, and create things with integrity.
On identity as something tested, chosen, recalibrated, and recommitted over time.
And on facing disruption — career change, loss, health scares, or success that no longer satisfies — without reaching for easy answers.

Deep Life Journey isn’t self-help. It’s not therapy or motivation. It doesn’t promise transformation. It won’t appeal to people who want hacks, certainty, or to be told what to think and do.

But for those who value critical thinking, deep reflection, and the steady building of craft, Deep Life Journey offers a serious and human way of engaging with life as it is.

What Clients Say

James provided invaluable strategic support as I transitioned from corporate leadership to a portfolio of board, advisory, and founder roles. His insight, clarity of thought, and ability to shape complex experience into a coherent narrative have been instrumental in helping me define and communicate this next chapter with purpose.

Aongus Hegarty
Independent Director | Chair & Strategic Advisor | Former President at Dell Technologies

[Strategic Consulting]
James helped me step back and rethink how I was presenting my work to the world. Through a full strategic review, he brought clarity to my proposition and created a series of recommendations that aligned my messaging with the true value I offer my clients. His ability to understand complexity and articulate a consistent brand voice was exceptional.

Russell Hemmings
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist & Author

[Strategic Consulting]
James played a key role in bringing clarity and direction to how we introduced Lakeside Capital to the market. He led the strategic development of our launch brochure, shaping the messaging, voice, and design to reflect our values and vision with precision. He understood exactly what we needed and delivered it. I highly recommend James. He really brings tremendous value to any organisation he works with.

Tommy Geary
Executive Coach | Business Advisor | Investor

[Strategic Consulting]
Working with James has been transformative. His structured yet friendly approach built trust while helping me tackle complex challenges in my role as Chief Executive. He helped me discover solutions on my own, improving my decision-making, work-life balance, and personal growth. I highly recommend his coaching to new or established leaders.

Christopher Glasgow
Chief Executive, Glasgow, U.K

[Strengths-Based Leadership Coaching]
James is everything you could ask for in a coach. Working with him, I discovered my strengths and how to put them to use. I left each session with a positive outlook, learning a new insight about myself and equipped with steps to move closer to my goals.

Michelle Thacher
Instructional Design Manager, Florida, United States

[Strengths-Based Leadership Coaching]
Despite being disciplined and organised, I struggled with prioritisation — balancing my roles as a mother and entrepreneur. James is calm, empathetic, and knows exactly when and how to challenge you. Each session provided clear actions and new insights, improving my communication and confidence.

Ana-Maria Iliescu
Business Owner & Coach, Dubai, UAE

[Strengths-Based Leadership Coaching]
James was the keynote speaker at our inaugural Annual Scientific Convention, delivering a powerful talk to over 200 senior healthcare professionals. He shared three meaningful strategies for cultivating intention, balance, and focus, all brought to life through clear ideas and his own personal story of resilience. His message left the audience both moved and inspired.

Dr. Shine Ashokan
Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon, King’s College Hospital London Dubai

[Keynote & Guest Speaker Talks]
James delivered a fantastic talk as part of our Global Wellbeing Week, speaking to a global audience of Dell finance professionals. His story, which focused on resilience, mindset, and personal growth in the face of major surgery, was both inspiring and practical. James has an excellent ability to speak from the heart while delivering insights that stay with you long after.

Barry McNamara
Finance Operations Senior Director, Dell Technologies

[Keynote & Guest Speaker Talks]
James spoke at our People of the Future event in Dubai, where he explored the power of reframing as a tool for moving beyond limiting beliefs. He shared his story with humility and insight, offering the audience practical strategies for living with greater intention and depth. His talk was thoughtful, inspiring, and clearly appreciated by everyone present.

Olga Saphoznikova
Documentary Director & Producer

[Keynote & Guest Speaker Talks]

Explore the Deep Life Library

Deep Life Journey is home to my creative work: writing, photography, and reflections on how we can live with more depth and intention in an age that increasingly pulls us toward distraction and shallowness.