In an era where hustle culture often demands personal sacrifice, one Australian author is being celebrated for flipping that script entirely. Bronwen Sciortino, a globally recognized speaker and thought leader on health, wellbeing, and sustainable success, has just been named Author of the Year at the 2026 Influencer Magazine Awards (E3). The honor, announced on October 25, 2026, recognizes her writing and thought leadership that directly challenges the long-held belief that professional achievement must come at the expense of our health, happiness, and relationships.
Sciortino, who is based in Melville, Western Australia, has dedicated over twenty-five years to helping individuals, leaders, and organizations fundamentally rethink what it truly means to thrive. She accomplishes this through bestselling books, keynote presentations, consulting work, and global thought leadership, translating complex research into practical, everyday strategies. Her mission is to help people build healthier, happier, and more sustainable lives. Her insights have been featured by major outlets including Forbes, Brainz Magazine, Authority Magazine, The Industry Leaders, HuffPost, and Thrive Global, as well as numerous international podcasts, reaching audiences of millions worldwide.
Reflecting on the significance of the award, Sciortino shared a personal statement. “This award is deeply meaningful because it recognises something I believe passionately: we shouldn’t have to sacrifice ourselves or the things that matter most to us to achieve success,” she said. “To see this message recognised globally is incredibly special, and I hope it inspires more people to discover that they can create a life that’s not only successful, but one they genuinely love living.”
The foundation of her life’s work was forged from a painful personal experience. After living life at full speed and witnessing the heavy personal cost, Sciortino made it her mission to answer a simple yet powerful question: “There has to be an easier way.” That single question has shaped every book she has written, every stage she has stood on, and every organization she has partnered with. At its core, her philosophy rejects the notion that life must feel so hard. Instead of pushing people to do more, she guides them to strip away the unnecessary, reconnect with what truly matters, and build lives they do not need to escape from.
What sets her writing apart is its firm grounding in both rigorous evidence and raw lived experience. Sciortino possesses a rare talent for translating complex research from fields like neuroscience, psychology, health, and human behaviour into language that is warm, relatable, and immediately actionable. Rather than prescribing a longer to-do list, she gives people permission to do less—but to do it with far greater intention. Her work consistently challenges conventional thinking, leaving readers feeling empowered and clear-headed rather than overwhelmed.
This latest accolade adds to a collection of multiple international awards that have recognized her excellence in leadership, influence, and wellbeing. While Sciortino deeply appreciates these honors, she views them as a reflection of something more significant: a growing global appetite for a new conversation about success. It is a conversation that positions wellbeing not as the price we pay for achievement, but as its very foundation.
Perhaps Sciortino’s most profound contribution as an author is that she does not merely inspire her readers—she fundamentally changes how they think. Her books have helped thousands of people replace overwhelm with clarity, perfection with progress, and self-sacrifice with self-leadership. She has built a body of work that avoids trends and quick fixes, instead offering timeless principles that continue to resonate long after the final page is turned.
Whether she is writing a book, addressing thousands from a stage, or sitting across the table from a single person, Sciortino’s mission remains unwavering: to help people discover that success is at its best when it supports wellbeing, rather than sacrificing it.
Paul Hebert
Influencer Magazine UK
paul.eic@influencermagazine.uk
Why it matters: Sciortino’s recognition signals a major shift in how the professional world values leadership. It suggests that the next generation of influential thinkers will be measured not just by their output, but by their ability to foster sustainable wellbeing. This award could encourage more leaders to prioritize balance, potentially reshaping workplace cultures that have long demanded burnout as a badge of honor.
