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Unleashing the Kraken (aka, Why Autonomy is Your Engineering Team's Secret Weapon)
Unleashing the Kraken (aka, Why Autonomy is Your Engineering Team's Secret Weapon)
So, we've talked about high expectations(here) and the bedrock of trust that makes them possible(here). We've…
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Trust Me, I Know What I'm Talking About (Building Trust to Build a Kick-Ass Team)
Trust Me, I Know What I'm Talking About (Building Trust to Build a Kick-Ass Team)
Alright, comrades, let's talk trust. In my last post, you can find here, I hammered home the importance of high…
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The Myth of the Magical Unicorn Engineer
The Myth of the Magical Unicorn Engineer
Let's be honest, we've all dreamt of it: the mythical unicorn engineer. The one who single-handedly solves impossible…
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The Financial Realities of Becoming a Mental Health Therapist
The Financial Realities of Becoming a Mental Health Therapist
Imagine dedicating years of your life to rigorous academic study, investing in countless hours of supervised clinical…
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The Keystone of Engineering Excellence: Cultivating a Great Culture over Process and Strategy
The Keystone of Engineering Excellence: Cultivating a Great Culture over Process and Strategy
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of software engineering, managers often gravitate towards new processes or…
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Writing Quality Code at Cartwheel Care: Our Commitment to Excellence
Writing Quality Code at Cartwheel Care: Our Commitment to Excellence
At Cartwheel Care, we are in the noble profession of providing mental health support for children. This mission is not…
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Beyond the Facemask: Fostering Resilience and Independence on the Softball Field
Beyond the Facemask: Fostering Resilience and Independence on the Softball Field
As a parent, one of our greatest responsibilities is to raise our children to be strong, independent adults. When it…
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Garth Gaughan shared thisAny team would be lucky to have Mo. As cheesy as it sounds Mo is a multiplier. He will make all of your engineers more effective.Garth Gaughan shared thisI’m currently exploring new opportunities where I can bring my experience in building scalable systems, enabling developer flow, and driving engineering strategy. I’m especially interested in joining a team that values collaboration, respects diverse ideas, and prioritises protecting the mental health of its people, because that’s the kind of environment where I do my best work. If your team aligns with this, I’d love to connect and hear from you. :) #qa #sdet #automation #ai
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Garth Gaughan posted thisI am excited to start today at Henri as a Software Engineer. It is fun to be in the code for sure. I got my machine setup and have a meaningful PR up on my first day. I believe this is a great sign of a well run engineering team! Excited for things to come!
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Garth Gaughan shared thisIf you want to get real innovation, people have to feel like it is okay to say ridiculous things. This is why trust is so important.Sonatafy Technology | Software Delivery Done Right
Sonatafy Technology | Software Delivery Done Right
Garth Gaughan shared thisFostering A Good, Collaborative Culture.✨ A clip from our Fireside Chat with Garth Gaughan and Steve Taplin. Do you agree? Tag someone who needs to hear this today. #FiresideChat #TechLeadership #SoftwareDevelopment #SonatafyTechnology -
Garth Gaughan shared thisA small short from our recent fireside chat on engineeringSonatafy Technology | Software Delivery Done Right
Sonatafy Technology | Software Delivery Done Right
Garth Gaughan shared thisDeveloping a successful engineering team.✨ A clip from our Fireside Chat with Garth Gaughan and Steve Taplin. Do you agree? Tag someone who needs to hear this today. #FiresideChat #TechLeadership #SoftwareDevelopment #SonatafyTechnology -
Garth Gaughan shared thisI have posted on LinkedIn a bunch about hiring, now you can come talk to me about it and pick my brain or tell me I am wrong, lol. See you there.Sonatafy Technology | Software Delivery Done Right
Sonatafy Technology | Software Delivery Done Right
Garth Gaughan shared this📣 We are 2 days away! Let’s be honest—hiring software engineers is tough. Résumés can be polished, interviews rehearsed, and yet… many new hires just can’t deliver when it counts. In this live, no-fluff session, we’re cutting through the noise and sharing hard-earned insights on how to build an engineering team that truly performs. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Where Hiring Goes Wrong Why traditional methods often fail and how to avoid the most common traps. The Tech Stack Trap vs. Problem-Solving Ability What matters more—knowing the right tools, or being able to solve real problems? Screening That Actually Works Forget the trick questions—discover how to assess for actual engineering ability and delivery potential. The Culture Fit Fallacy (or Not?) We’ll challenge assumptions about “culture fit” and talk about when it helps—and when it hurts. If you’re a CTO, VP of Engineering, hiring manager, or founder, this is your playbook for hiring engineers who can do more than just talk the talk. 🎤 Live Q&A included – bring your questions and hiring challenges! ✅ Save your spot now and join the conversation. #FiresideChat #TechLeadership #SoftwareDevelopment #SonatafyTechnology -
Garth Gaughan posted thisI'm excited to share a bit about why I joined Sonatafy as CTO! Having spent years as an engineering leader at Freshly, Spring Health, and Cartwheel, I intimately understand the challenges of scaling engineering teams and the hesitation that comes with trying new staffing vendors. I've been in your shoes, navigating the noise and uncertainty. That's why I'm particularly proud of Sonatafy's commitment to derisking the process with our 90-day risk-free trial. This isn't a sales tactic; it's a direct result of my own experiences. I know firsthand the importance of ensuring a good fit, not just on paper, but in real-world project execution. This trial period allows you to truly experience the talent and dedication of our nearshore software engineers without the long-term commitment. It's about building trust and proving the value we can bring to your team, just as I would have wanted when evaluating new partners. If you're an engineering leader looking to augment your team with skilled and reliable engineers, message me, and we can discuss whether we may be a good fit.
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Garth Gaughan reposted thisGarth Gaughan reposted thisLife is short! And yet, we all need to make money to survive. I’m thankful to work for a company that allows me SO much freedom and flexibility to do what I LOVE, and be ever present for FAMILY. Thank you Kona Counseling and Shelly Schultz LPC! 💫 #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #counseling #socialwork #therapy (Pic is my new nephew, not baby #5 🤣)
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Garth Gaughan posted thisChungin Lee did something that needed to be done but I can't tell you that I am happy about it. This is why.... If you look back at my history I have many posts talking about how part of my secret sauce for hiring great engineers is not making them jump through crazy and irrelevant hoops. Now he got rid of some of these and my advantage. I am sure these companies will still have a long, boring hiring process and I will be able to keep my advantage. They can't help themselves.
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Garth Gaughan reposted thisSonatafy Technology | Software Delivery Done Right
Sonatafy Technology | Software Delivery Done Right
Garth Gaughan reposted this📣 It's Today! See you in an hour! Join Sonatafy’s CEO Steve Taplin and CTO Garth Gaughan for an insightful conversation on the critical factors that shape high-performing engineering teams. They will tackle the following key questions: What separates elite teams from the rest? What is the most important thing an engineering leader can do to create elite teams? What does this tactically look like? Come hang out with us Today @ 10 AM PST. This event will be aired live, so come prepared with questions—our presenters will address them on the spot! The registration link is in the comments. See you there! ⬇️
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Garth Gaughan liked thisGarth Gaughan liked thisI don’t work as a therapist, but working in the mental health space has changed how I look at a lot of things. Being part of a company like Kona Counseling has shown me that this work goes way beyond sessions. It’s about creating a space where people feel heard, supported, and less alone. On my end, that means being intentional about who we bring onto the team. It’s not just about credentials it’s about finding people who actually care, who show up with empathy, and who want to make an impact. Mental health isn’t just a “field” to me anymore. It’s something that touches every part of life including work, relationships, growth, everything. It means more than I expected.
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Garth Gaughan liked thisGarth Gaughan liked thisAs the recruiter at Kona Counseling, I hear examples first and second hand about how some places put therapists through the ringer in the hiring process. Here at Kona Counseling we like to keep the interview process simple, transparent, and low pressure. Just two conversations and then get an offer. Here's what it looks like: • One interview where we get to know you and your background • A follow-up about a week later so you can ask any questions • If it feels like a good fit on both sides, we send an offer We never want candidates to feel rushed or unsure. This process is just as much for you to get to know us too.
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Garth Gaughan liked thisGarth Gaughan liked thisI want to share how I got into my current position and why Kona Counseling is important to me. A couple months ago, my uncle Garth and his wife Shelly, the Founders of Kona Counseling reached out to me about an opportunity. Garth sent me a message explaining they had an open role and thought I would be a great fit. I said yes, and that decision has already made a big impact. I felt grateful that they thought of me for this opportunity. Now, just two months later I've been able to increase my income and develop new skills that are helping me grow both personally and professionally. Recently, Garth asked me, "Why did you take this position? Be honest." My answer was simple. Money. What I've come to appreciate about Kona Counseling since starting is the way it supports therapists. The company provides a steady flow of clients, which removes one of the biggest stressors in this industry. Not having to constantly try and find clients. Kona then takes care of all the admin work for the therapists as well. Instead, therapists can focus on what truly matters, which is helping people. Shelly has built something special. She genuinely values people's time, ensures operations run smoothly, and creates opportunities for therapists to succeed lowering the barriers for therapists to do what they really desire, which is helping clients.
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Garth Gaughan liked thisGarth Gaughan liked thisIsn't anyone on here going to talk about this? Pretty wild IMO. https://lnkd.in/gqbcuKcpLinkedIn secretly injects code to spy on your browser | CybernewsLinkedIn secretly injects code to spy on your browser | Cybernews
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Garth Gaughan liked thisGarth Gaughan liked thisEvery therapist I know has a therapist. An absolutely critical part of being an effective therapist is doing your own work. Because all of us have our own unhealed wounds, challenging relationships, and unhelpful ways of coping with life's pain and uncertainty. One of my unhelpful coping patterns has been to over-function in relationships. I've done it all my life - believing that if I anticipate the needs of others (often at the cost of my own wants and needs), I will "win" their love and affection. I have always been good at attuning to the needs of others. It's the very thing that made me want to be a therapist - and, if I'm honest, it's also how I learned to earn my place in the world. My work with my current therapist, Bridget, has helped me see the difference. Caring deeply for others and over-functioning for others are not the same thing. Here's a reframe from Bridget that helped me: You are your own primary caregiver. Not your partner. Not your team. Not the company you're building. Not the clients who seek your counsel. You know what is best for you more than anyone else does. Others can be wonderful, essential secondary caregivers. But no one can hold that primary role except you. When I finally started taking that seriously, something shifted in me. I stopped trying to earn my place at the table by being the most helpful person in the room. And I started trusting others - my friends, my team, etc., to carry what was theirs. Real leadership - like real therapy - means being responsible for yourself. It turns out the work you do on yourself and the work you do as a founder aren't two separate things - they are intensely intertwined. Some days I still get it backwards. But I'm getting better at noticing. And I finally know whose job it is to take care of me. (Me 🙋♀️)
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