The Cirque du Soleil Comeback - Duncan Fisher, Chief Show Operatations Officer

Cirque du Soleil fell—then made a HUGE comeback that no one saw coming.

Enter Duncan Fisher, Chief Show Operations Officer.

One of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands.

Gone.

Zero revenue. 5,000+ employees let go.

Bankrupt.

But instead of folding, they reimagined everything.

🔥 8 touring shows relaunched in just 18 months

🔥 Empowered teams operating 24/7 across the globe

🔥 Purpose-driven execution: entertain the world

Duncan Fisher led the charge—and his story is wild.

This episode has it all:

🎙️ A last-minute phone call from the U.S. Secret Service

🎙️ A presidential speech that almost didn’t happen

🎙️ 600 trucks packed and shipped across continents

🎙️ And a leadership philosophy forged under circus tents, spotlights, and survival

Want a masterclass in operational grit and brand resurrection?

🎧 Listen in.

This one will change the way you lead.

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Book your next Cirque Du Soleil show: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/

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