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