11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle

January 27, 2026

Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader,

At a leadership conference in Pune last week, I spoke about how auditioning for a lead role in a movie and auditioning for a CXO role are quite similar... and the key lies in preparing for these auditions, because that improves - a) the chances of being invited to such auditions, b) getting that lead role and c) success in that role to make a blockbuster.

If preparing for a CXO auditions is on your priority for this year, please join the VIP waitlist for The Peak Advantage - a niche group coaching program that will focus on the 15 career growth strategies aligned to the 3 universal pillars of career growth - Platform, Impact and Presence - that will get you unstuck and scaling up, towards executive growth.

Details on the program dates, fees and selection process will be shared with those on waitlist.

And now....

Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week.

1. Thought

Growth at senior levels is never dramatic.

It is almost always incremental — sharpened judgment, refined thinking, improved response under pressure....

There is more elegance and maturity in daily behaviour, because leadership at senior levels is about intentional recalibration, rather than restless reinvention.

What one (degree) shift can you make in how you lead?

#LeadershipLab

1. Quote

“Mastery is the patience to refine what already works.”

1. Word

Palimpsest

[palimp-cest]

(n.) something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form

1. Humour

If you liked this and want to share this issue of 11:11 Tuesdays with your friends and colleagues, just send them this link: https://zenesse.kit.com/posts/20260127

Warmly,

Vaishali Wagle

Author, Coach, Speaker

Zenesse

(n.) [Zen-s]

My 3 recommendations to re-evolve to a career and life you love...

...within 90 minutes

1. Rise to your leadership challenges

Binge-worthy videos :)

Subscribe to our YouTube channel today

Bite-sized one-minute practical insights from business and psychology to apply in your daily life.

I cover leadership presence, personal branding, career growth and mindful transition, delving into human behaviour and mindset.

2. Unlock the code to your Leadership Brand

Digital Course

Take your brand from 'Why you?' to 'Only you'

Learn the 7 Principles to create a high-return Personal Brand narrative, and overcome the career fallacy that your functional and technical skills are enough for career success.

Udemy has ranked my course in the Top 10 global courses on Personal Branding.

3. Get the #1 Amazon bestseller, Scaling Peaks

Paperback and ebook

Learn the I SCALED UP formula to elevate your career and relationships

Imagine if you could elevate your career with just nine small changes starting today.

Bid goodbye to career stagnancy, overwhelm and disappointments as you embrace the Peak framework and the formula to propel your career to greater heights.

Let's connect on socials.

About this newsletter:

You are receiving this email since you are a valued member of the Zenesse community or have shown an interest in Zenesse coaching programs or my book, Scaling Peaks.

Every Tuesday, I share 11:11 - 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word & 1 Humour - for you to reflect upon and bring it into practice.

Update your subscription preferences:

11:11 Tuesdays from Zenesse

[FIRST NAME GOES HERE], your 11:11 Tuesdays is here

1.

Thought

1.

Quote