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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 increasingly shallow and distracted world.

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

Published 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 130 editions and an engaged readership. I also create visual stories and curated portfolios from more than a decade dedicated to the craft of photography.

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James the Consultant

Communications Specialist
& Leadership Coach.

As a Chartered Marketer, I work with individuals and organisations on strategic positioning, personal brand strategy, messaging & copywriting, and clear, effective communication. I’m also an ICF-accredited coach, partnering with senior leaders and executives to strengthen their thinking and impact, and regularly speak on topics like identity, leadership, technology, and resilience.

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

Work With Me

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.

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 increasingly shallow and distracted world.