The Linchpin Co.

The Linchpin Co. Hiring and training to help businesses utilize their most important resource, their people.

06/18/2026

I had to fire a client this week. Here’s the part that would’ve shocked me a few years ago: I didn’t think twice.

This was a $250K/year relationship. The version of me who started this business on mat leave, self-funding every step: she would have absorbed a lot to keep that number on the books.

But somewhere along the way, I got really clear on something. We’re in the business of moving humans into the next chapter of their careers. If I don’t trust how a client treats people (candidates, my team, their team, external stakeholders) then I’m not helping anyone. I’m just hoping it works out and that’s not the job.

We are asking people to take interviews, and to invest their time. To consider leaving jobs, teams, cities, routines, stability.

We are asking them to trust us when we say, “This could be a good opportunity for you.”

You should want to walk a candidate toward your client’s door. If part of you is bracing on their behalf, you already have your answer!

Every year around this time, we start having the same conversation.Hiring hasn’t stopped. Summer has simply arrived. ☀️C...
06/17/2026

Every year around this time, we start having the same conversation.

Hiring hasn’t stopped. Summer has simply arrived. ☀️

Candidates take vacations. Hiring managers take vacations. Interview panels take vacations. And as they should.

The result? Processes that might normally move quickly can take a little longer than expected.

If you’re planning to make key hires this fall, now is a great time to start building momentum. The organizations that begin conversations early are often in the strongest position when hiring activity picks back up after summer.

A little planning now can go a long way later.

Baloo would like everyone to know that finding the right candidate is a very thorough process.That’s why there are 88 ta...
06/16/2026

Baloo would like everyone to know that finding the right candidate is a very thorough process.

That’s why there are 88 tabs open, 3 notebooks on the desk, and absolutely no memory of where the original LinkedIn search started. 🐾

Leadership roles don’t come around every day.We’re currently partnering with Ignite Management Services to find a Managi...
06/16/2026

Leadership roles don’t come around every day.

We’re currently partnering with Ignite Management Services to find a Managing Principal in Vancouver, BC.

This role is designed for a strategic leader who can build trusted client relationships, guide high-impact initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth of the organization.

📍 Vancouver, BC (Onsite)
💰 $180–240K + bonus

Interested? We’d love to start a conversation.

Getting laid off might be the best thing that ever happens to you.I say that speaking from experience (and I want to be ...
06/11/2026

Getting laid off might be the best thing that ever happens to you.

I say that speaking from experience (and I want to be clear: I’m not dismissing the emotional gut-punch of it. The ego check is real. The uncertainty is real).

But what it forced me to do was stop. To actually look at what was working, what wasn’t, and what I wanted my life to look like.

For me, it led to starting my own business(es!). And I am genuinely in love with the flexible life I’ve built for myself and my family.

Not everyone’s “what’s next” looks the same. But that pause? It might be exactly what you needed.

Have you ever had a setback that turned into a turning point?

We’re currently hiring for a Supply Chain Compliance Analyst within the electronics manufacturing space.This role sits a...
06/10/2026

We’re currently hiring for a Supply Chain Compliance Analyst within the electronics manufacturing space.

This role sits at the intersection of supply chain, compliance, sustainability, product design, logistics, and global market expansion, helping ensure products can successfully move across markets while meeting complex regulatory requirements.

It’s a role for someone who enjoys solving complicated problems, thinking cross-functionally, and working in environments where regulations, operations, and business strategy constantly overlap.

If you have experience in global product compliance, electronics manufacturing, or supply chain regulations and are looking for something new, this could be a very interesting opportunity.

Career changes can feel intimidating because people often assume they’re leaving everything behind.In reality, most peop...
06/08/2026

Career changes can feel intimidating because people often assume they’re leaving everything behind.

In reality, most people bring far more with them than they realize. Communication skills, leadership experience, operational thinking, relationship building, problem solving, industry knowledge, and years of pattern recognition.

The harder part usually isn’t building new skills. It’s recognizing the value of the ones you already have.

06/04/2026

“Overqualified” is one of the most misunderstood terms in hiring.

It’s rarely just about someone having too much experience. More often, it reflects uncertainty around role scope, timing, long-term fit, or whether the opportunity fully aligns with what the candidate is looking for next.

That’s what makes hiring so nuanced. Strong candidates can still be the wrong fit for a specific role at a specific moment.

A lot of hiring decisions come down to alignment, not just capability.

Modern work rewards visibility in a lot of ways. But visibility and value are not always the same thing.Some of the high...
06/03/2026

Modern work rewards visibility in a lot of ways. But visibility and value are not always the same thing.

Some of the highest-impact people inside organizations are doing work that isn’t particularly loud or obvious. Reducing friction, clarifying priorities, preventing problems, maintaining trust, and helping teams operate more effectively behind the scenes.

A lot of important work happens quietly. And often, that’s exactly why it’s so valuable.

We’re partnering with Rainmaker Technology Corporation on several incredibly interesting roles based in El Segundo, CA.R...
06/02/2026

We’re partnering with Rainmaker Technology Corporation on several incredibly interesting roles based in El Segundo, CA.

Rainmaker is focused on addressing water scarcity through next-generation cloud seeding technology — using advanced weather intelligence, drones, and atmospheric science to help increase rainfall and freshwater supply at scale. (Just one gram of cloud seeding agent can generate more than 10,000 gallons of rainfall.)

This is a company operating at the intersection of climate, infrastructure, policy, agriculture, and emerging technology, and they’re growing quickly.

NOW HIRING:

🌧️ Director, Government Affairs — $140–160K + commission (OTE $250–300K)
🌧️ Director, Government Affairs (BD Focus) — $140–160K + commission (OTE $250–300K)
🌧️ Director, Ski Resort Partnerships — $150K + commission (OTE $300K)
🌧️ Director, Industrial Partnerships — $150K + commission (OTE $300K)

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