Episodes 180
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
80%
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About This Podcast

My Circus, My Monkeys supports supervisors on every level working in education or any field focused on growth and development. Discover how to manage the chaos by learning essential supervisor skills, increasing employee engagement, and using the CliftonStrengths framework to empower you and your team. We’ll dive into the latest research in fields like psychology, sociology, neuroscience, education, and beyond to help you maximize yourself and your team to make an even bigger impact on your students and clients lives. Just as importantly, you’ll improve your own sense of well being as you decrease the chaos and stress and increase the balance in your life.

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Recent Episodes

S1E181 The ONE Thing You Need to Know About Employee Engagement

Jun 10, 2026 13m

Employee engagement is vital for the success of your team and organization. Engaged employees are connected to their work, their team, and the wider mission of the organization. Unfortunately, most…

S1E180 Leading in Times of Economic Uncertainty

May 27, 2026 21m

As leaders, especially in higher education, non-profits, and small businesses, you’re no strangers to tight budgets and difficult decisions. But economic uncertainty can magnify these challenges. So,…

S1E179 Making the Most of Your Current Job When You Can’t Leave

May 13, 2026 14m

Sometimes finding a new job isn't an option. But that doesn't mean you need to be stuck in the status quo and be forced to just stick it out. In this episode, we discuss three strategies for making…

S1E178 Are Your Patterns Holding You Back?

Apr 29, 2026 21m

The patterns you have dictate the results you get in life, both professionally and personally. Yes, there are also external forces at play, but it's your underlying patterns - the things you do…

S1E177 Spring Pruning Creates Space for Better Productivity & Success

Apr 15, 2026 11m

It's spring! If you look outside, you see trees, flowers, and grass full of lush green growth. While this growth is beautiful to watch, not all growth is healthy. If you don't take the time to prune…

S1E176 A Case for Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Achieve Better Outcomes

Apr 01, 2026 29m

Do you want better communication, understanding, and productivity for yourself and your team? A Strengths-based approach can help you, your team, and your organization do all of that and more. In…

S1E175 Avoiding Leadership Turbulence: Lessons from Aviation’s CRM

Mar 18, 2026 23m

Leadership is about collaboration, not control. In aviation, Crew Resource Management (CRM) training helps keep planes and passengers safe by improving communication and teamwork. But this powerful…

Self Care or Basic Needs?

Feb 25, 2026 9m

We've talked a lot about stress management and self care on previous episodes, but maybe I've been calling it the wrong thing. Is it self care or is it really your basic needs. In this episode, we'll…

S1E173 Are You in a Rut? Let’s Find Out...

Feb 11, 2026 21m

In this episode, we discuss how to identify and escape from ruts, which are patterns that no longer serve us effectively. I use the example of Sally, an employee who continues to perform a task…

S1E172 How to Get Better Outcomes with 80% Less Effort

Jan 28, 2026 32m

You know too much stress decreases your productivity and your ability to effectively solve problems. Yes, you can focus on stress management to help curb its effect, but what do you do about all the…

S1E171 The ONE Thing That Will Change 2026 for You

Jan 14, 2026 17m

When I left you in 2025, I challenged you to do a quick wrap up of the year. Now, I know some of you had zero energy to do any such thing, but in that wrap up, my last question for you to ponder was,…

S1E170 A Quick Year End Wrap Up in 3, 2, 1

Dec 17, 2025 7m

As we wrap up 2025, it’s a good idea to take the time to reflect on the year. And if you’re already thinking, nope! I have neither the time nor energy for such pursuits, just hold on to your horses.…

S1E169 'Tis the Season for Creating Boundaries

Dec 03, 2025 31m

It’s a stressful time of year. If you’re in Higher Ed, you’re wrapping up the fall term and planning for the spring. Plus, you’re smack dab in the middle of the holiday season. That's a ton of…

S1E168 The 3 Key Components of a Strengths-Based Culture

Nov 19, 2025 30m

Have you been wondering how to effectively establish a Strengths-based culture with your team or organization? It's a fantastic way to increase your overall productivity, engagement, and wellbeing.…

S1E167 Five Hacks to Make the Most of Your Conference Experience

Nov 05, 2025 19m

Going to conferences can be a fantastic experience. But with so much going on in such a short amount of time, how can you make sure you're getting the most out of your time and money? In this…

S1E166 Survey Says: What the 2025 Higher Ed Employee Retention Survey says about Supervisors

Oct 22, 2025 25m

CUPA-HR has released the results of another Higher Education Employee Retention Survey. The 2025 results found that supervisors are facing even more stress and responsibilities. But surprisingly,…

S1E165 How to Overcome Over Thinking

Oct 01, 2025 33m

If you're like me, you have a tendency to over think. And that tendency often steals a lot of my energy and makes me feel like BLEEP. I've talked about how our stories and beliefs can get in our way…

S1E164 But Really, What Do We DO When We’re Down a Team Member?

Sep 17, 2025 36m

In our last episode, I discussed a big picture perspective of how to navigate the all too common experience in Higher Ed of being down a staff member. In this week's episode, I continue the…

S1E163 How to Survive When You're Down a Team Member

Sep 03, 2025 32m

What happens to you and your team when you're suddenly down a staff member? Many of you are knowingly dealing with this right now. And for some of you, it isn’t even knowingly because someone left…

S1E162 Navigating Your Team Member’s Annoying Strengths Behaviors

Aug 20, 2025 23m

Do you have a coworker or team member who frustrates you? More specifically, does the way they operate conflict with your strengths so much that it drives you crazy? Well in this episode we’re going…

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