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Author Archives: James Gibb
James Gibb brings 25 years of corporate expertise to his current role as a coach and consultant. Having served in senior global positions at Dell Technologies, he now channels his insights into Deep Life Journey, his coaching and consultancy business he founded in 2022 to help people live more intentional and fulfilling lives. Subscribe to his newsletter, ‘Deep Life Reflections’ for weekly inspiration at deeplifejourney.com. Connect with James on Instagram @deeplifejourney
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health and fitness
Building a mind for life part 2: Taking control of our health
Living healthier for longer is a goal that all should be striving for
Resilience
Resilience under the knife: My journey through open-heart surgery as a marathon runner
Writing about my experience has been a therapeutic way to process the trials I’ve faced
agening
Building a mind for life part 1: Rethinking our beliefs about ageing
If we want to build ‘a mind for life’ then, one that stays strong and makes us feel in control throughout our lives, we need a thoughtful and intentional approach
health and fitness
A different tomorrow: Recognising our future selves
Change is the only constant in life, but we are poor forecasters of these important shifts
James Gibb
The art of inspiration: How to inspire others daily
Contrary to popular opinion, charisma, wealth, or status don’t necessarily inspire others. Instead, it’s those who embody positive behaviours, trust deeply, and genuinely connect with others who truly touch lives. These are skills we can all cultivate, enabling us to make a difference in the lives of others
career
Redefining success in the era of ‘Workism’
The belief that career success is the only definition of a fulfilling life can lead to discontentment and regret
Mental health
The power of optimism: Breaking free from the pull of pessimism
Stories of doom and pessimism command our attention, but can lead to negative beliefs and negative self-images, impacting our health and wellbeing. Through self-awareness and embracing a more optimistic outlook, we can find our path to personal growth
life lessons
Find fulfilment by focusing on your strengths, not your weaknesses
Creating a list of your accomplishments is another good way to help identify your strengths
future generation
Looking back teaches us lessons for future generations
Reaching the thirty-year milestone since turning seventeen, I look back on ten things I’ve learned during those three decades, which may be useful to someone that age today
career
Knowing when to persevere and when to change direction
Successful people quit fast and often when they detect a plan is not the best fit with their abilities and interests
books
How reading helps us become less distracted and produce things that matter
Unbroken concentration produces more from our brains than any other cognitive state, but today, that state is getting harder to achieve. Reading more is a powerful way to improve our concentration and attention, helping create more things of value in our lives
confidence
How to get into “the flow state” to boost productivity and creativity
In our increasingly anxious, distracted and overloaded professional lives, intentionally pursuing a regular flow state can benefit us in six specific ways at work
behaviours
The power of humility: A formidable skill to navigate the Smart Machine Age
In a society that’s never felt more hyper-aggressive, competitive, and centred on the self, this seems like a timely reminder of the power of humility
Artificial intelligence
Consider building your second brain
Brains are great for having ideas, but not so good at storing them: Here’s where technology can step in
Future of Work
Taking a smarter approach to how we work and live
Despite greater autonomy with how we fill the moments of our day, there is an increase in burnout