The Circus Series

When Corporate Chiefs act like clowns, teams are made to walk tightropes, and cultures create chaos.

In The Circus Series, readers are invited beneath the vibrant big top of a unique circus, a world where enchantment and reality collide and where the performers’ lives unfold in a series of poignant, humorous, and deeply satirical stories. This collection binds together tales that navigate the tumultuous waters of toxic corporate culture, leadership missteps, and the power of unity, all set against the backdrop of the most magical place on earth: the circus.

From the arrival of a new Ringmaster who preaches the gospel of change without understanding to the imposition of bizarre efficiency measures that threaten to erase the essence of the circus, each story delves into the heart of what it means to be part of a troupe that is as much a family as it is a performance ensemble. We witness the performers’ struggles with identity, tradition, and adaptation in the face of relentless “innovation” that often misses the mark.

Throughout these tales, the circus performers — from the acrobats and clowns to the strongmen and animal trainers — are not merely entertainers but symbols of resistance against the commodification of their art and the simplification of their identities. They navigate the absurdities of their world with grace, humour, and an unwavering commitment to one another.

The Circus Series is not just an exploration of the circus as a microcosm for corporate culture; it’s a testament to the strength found in community, the importance of listening, and the beauty of embracing one’s true colours, however mismatched and vibrant they may be. Under the starry sky, away from the rule of misfit Ringmasters in their starry suits, the troupe comes together, proving that real magic happens not in the spotlight but in the shared moments of defiance and laughter that bind them together.

Here are the most recent stories from The Circus Series