From WFH to WTF: Why Full-Time Office Life Feels Impossible
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From WFH to WTF: Why Full-Time Office Life Feels Impossible

How did anyone used to do it? Five days a week in the office.School drop-offs. Dog walks. Hour-long commutes.Dinner on the table, footy training, homework supervision, laundry, groceries, deliveries, tradies, life admin… all somehow done before falling asleep in front of the 9:30 news. And now some leaders want us to “get back” to that?…

Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
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Hidden Potential – Growth Isn’t Linear (And That’s the Point)

A Book Review of “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things” by Adam Grant One of the best books I’ve read recently is Hidden Potential by Adam Grant. It’s sharp, well-researched, and full of ideas that challenge the way we think about talent, success, and how people actually grow—not just in business, but in…

Be More Ronaldinho. Be Less Carlton Palmer. Sales Is a Beautiful Game, Too.
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Be More Ronaldinho. Be Less Carlton Palmer. Sales Is a Beautiful Game, Too.

In today’s world of AI-driven sales coaching, are we nurturing creativity or stifling it? Inspired by the mercurial brilliance of Ronaldinho versus the rigid reliability of Carlton Palmer, this post explores how coaching sales teams should focus on building instinct, adaptability, and human connection — not just compliance.

🧭 You Are More Than Your Job Title
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🧭 You Are More Than Your Job Title

The first thing to go in a job search isn’t your skills. It’s your certainty. Here’s what I learned from a few months of unexpected reflection, rejection, and re-alignment. 🧠 Introduction A few months ago, I found myself unexpectedly job hunting.I took some time to visit family in South Africa — and while it gave…

The Choice by Edith Eger: Resilience Forged in the Fire
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The Choice by Edith Eger: Resilience Forged in the Fire

There’s a quote in The Choice that lingers long after the page turns: “We can’t change what happened—but we can choose to find the gift in our lives.” It’s the kind of truth that hits differently depending on where you are in life. When I picked up Edith Eger’s memoir, I wasn’t just looking for…

There Must Be a Better Way: Moving Beyond Labels in a Data-Rich World
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There Must Be a Better Way: Moving Beyond Labels in a Data-Rich World

Most of what I write on pauldobinson.com is grounded in the safe terrain of technology, sport, and business. But sometimes, something personal lingers long enough to demand reflection. This post is one of those. It’s different. And I hesitated to write it. Because it’s about fairness. About identity. About systems built with good intent, which—over…

The World Happiness Report 2025: Building a Connected Team (And Why It Matters to Your Bottom Line) 🚀
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The World Happiness Report 2025: Building a Connected Team (And Why It Matters to Your Bottom Line) 🚀

From Team Lunches to Trust: Simple Ways to Boost Wellbeing & Drive Growth in 2025 📈 As an expat living in Australia with a background in the tech and Salesforce ecosystem—and a keen interest in sports psychology and team dynamics—the World Happiness Report 2025 immediately resonated with me. It offers a data-driven perspective on how…

The Improbable Genesis of Netflix: A Review of ‘That Will Never Work’ by Marc Randolph
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The Improbable Genesis of Netflix: A Review of ‘That Will Never Work’ by Marc Randolph

🗣️ “Everyone had an opinion. And every opinion was the same: That will never work.” ~ Marc Randolph, That Will Never Work Marc Randolph’s That Will Never Work isn’t just a nostalgic trip down memory lane—it’s a raw, unfiltered chronicle of the chaotic and exhilarating birth of Netflix. For those of us immersed in the…

My New Year’s Resolution: Stop Waiting for ‘Someday’
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My New Year’s Resolution: Stop Waiting for ‘Someday’

There’s a truth I’ve come to appreciate in my mid-forties—something I wasn’t fully prepared for: the passage of time brings with it unexpected losses. Last year, I lost a few friends—people I had been close to, shared memories with, and watched as they built lives full of hopes and dreams. Some were younger than me….

Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby by Johan Erasmus — An Unflinching Journey into Grit, Leadership, and Triumph Amidst Adversity
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Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby by Johan Erasmus — An Unflinching Journey into Grit, Leadership, and Triumph Amidst Adversity

As a lifelong rugby fan married into an Afrikaans family, I approached Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby with both curiosity and personal interest. Johan “Rassie” Erasmus is a figure who transcends the sport. His journey from a small town in Despatch to becoming one of the most influential leaders in world rugby offers valuable…