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Hosted by Anne Brackett · education · EN-US
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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Signup to Generate a PitchMy 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.
My Circus, My Monkeys is hosted by Anne Brackett. The show has published 181 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Three Strengths Coaches Talk About Using & Understanding Strengths" (24 June 2026, 25 minutes), "The ONE Thing You Need to Know About Employee Engagement" (10 June 2026, 14 minutes), and "Leading in Times of Economic Uncertainty" (27 May 2026, 21 minutes).
My Circus, My Monkeys publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 181 episodes.
Booking probability for My Circus, My Monkeys is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. My Circus, My Monkeys requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. My Circus, My Monkeys's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for My Circus, My Monkeys are Business & Professional Training and Business & Management Consulting. My Circus, My Monkeys has an education audience.
Anne Brackett hosts My Circus, My Monkeys, an education podcast with 181 episodes published.
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Episode #182
Using CliftonStrengths can be a huge asset to your team. A strengths-based approach can increase productivity and help with onboarding and employee retention. This episode features a discussion between three Gallup...
Episode #181
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 organizations don't...
Episode #180
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, how do you lead...
Episode #179
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 the most of your...
Episode #178
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 everyday that lead you...
Episode #177
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 your garden AND your...
Episode #176
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 this episode, I give...
Episode #175
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 tool can also be...
My Circus, My Monkeys
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 explore whether...
Episode #173
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 incorrectly despite...
Episode #172
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 things on your...
Episode #171
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, "What’s the ONE...
Episode #170
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. I’m going to make...
Episode #169
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 expectations and stress...
Episode #168
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. But there are...
Episode #167
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 episode, I'll talk about...
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, supervisors are now...
Episode #165
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 in previous...
Episode #164
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 conversation but with more...
Episode #163
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 long before you got...
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University of Wisconsin – River Falls
Educational Opportunity Association
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