Some moments are meant to be watched.
Others are meant to be felt.
For every professional dedicated to creating meaningful change, there are milestones that transcend personal achievement and become markers of a much larger journey.
Being recognized among global leaders and innovators is one of those rare moments.
It is both humbling and inspiring—a reminder that consistent effort, purposeful leadership, and a commitment to serving others can resonate far beyond borders.
That is why being selected for the Forttuna Group Global Impact Awards 2026 is such a meaningful honor for Lori Gradley, an internationally recognized mindset coach, author, speaker, and personal development expert whose life’s work has been dedicated to empowering individuals—especially women—to discover their potential and create meaningful, lasting transformation.
Through its distinguished initiatives, the organization shines a spotlight on individuals who are shaping the future through business transformation, social impact, technology, thought leadership, and innovation.
In a rapidly evolving world where influence is often measured by visibility, Forttuna focuses on something deeper: measurable impact.
This recognition represents more than an award. It acknowledges the work, dedication, and commitment required to drive positive change in an increasingly connected global landscape.
For Lori Gradley, this honor reflects a lifelong commitment to helping people untap their potential and achieve personal success.
Her journey into personal development began long before it became her profession.
Lori started her Self Care / Personal Growth Journey as a Teenager
When Lori was still in high school she modeled professionally and taught self-improvement classes for young women at a Miss Canada’s Modelling Studio.
Even at a young age, she recognized the importance of confidence, self-esteem, personal growth, and positive self-image.
Those early experiences planted the seeds for what would become a lifelong passion for helping others discover their value and cultivate inner strength.
Over the decades, Lori continued to deepen her expertise in wellness, self-care, personal empowerment, and women’s development.
Her work has consistently focused on helping individuals move beyond self-doubt and step into lives filled with greater purpose, fulfillment, and possibility.
Lori is an International Writer/Blogger and Published Author
Her influence expanded through her writing, speaking engagements, coaching, online programs, and published works.
Lori is the author of two internationally acclaimed wellness books, both of which have received Gold Awards and earned five-star reviews from readers around the world.
Lori’s first wellness positive mindset book, “How to Think & Succeed by Empowering you Mind” received the Gold Award status in the non fiction, self help category from Readers Favorites Review Company.
More than 1,000 authors submitted their manuscripts to this prestigious competition, where they were evaluated by a panel of reviewers and judges. Lori’s book earned the Gold Award.
In addition, her second book, Holistic Self-Care for Women, also received Gold recognition from the Moms’ Choice Awards.
These achievements reflect not only literary excellence but also the profound impact her teachings have had on individuals seeking guidance, healing, growth, and inspiration.
Forttuna Global 100: The Power List 2026 in New York City’s iconic Times Square.
At the center of the world’s most electric skyline, influence rose into view.
Times Square did not simply display names.
It reflected power in motion.
Forttuna Global 100: The Power List 2026 transformed light, scale, and energy into a canvas for leaders shaping the digital era and creating positive change across industries.
With every screen came a story of innovation. With every frame, a powerful reminder that the future is being built today by individuals willing to lead with courage, vision, and purpose.
Standing among those recognized is both a privilege and a responsibility.
The individuals featured in the Global 100 represent a diverse collection of leaders driving transformation across technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, business development, wellness, education, and social impact.
Their influence extends beyond geographic boundaries, creating ripple effects that impact industries, economies, communities, and future generations.
What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it reflects the reality of modern leadership.
Today’s leaders are not defined solely by titles or positions. They are defined by their ability to inspire change, solve complex challenges, create opportunities, and leave a lasting impact.
Success is no longer measured simply by financial outcomes; it is measured by the value created for people, organizations, and society as a whole.
For Lori Gradley, this philosophy has been central to her work throughout her entire career.
Whether coaching clients through personal breakthroughs, speaking on stages, writing transformative content, or advocating for wellness and women’s empowerment, her focus has always remained on helping others create meaningful and sustainable change from the inside out.
As Times Square illuminated the achievements of the Global 100 honorees, it served as a powerful symbol of this evolution in leadership.
Recognition from Forttuna Group serves as a reminder that those efforts matter and that purposeful work has the power to create impact that reaches far beyond immediate results.
We are living through a period of extraordinary transformation. Artificial intelligence, digital innovation, emerging technologies, and evolving business models are reshaping how we work, connect, and solve problems.
The pace of change continues to accelerate, creating both tremendous opportunities and significant responsibilities for leaders around the world.
In this environment, recognition programs such as those led by Forttuna Group play a vital role.
They highlight individuals and organizations that are not only adapting to change but actively helping shape the future.
They celebrate innovation while emphasizing the importance of ethics, sustainability, collaboration, human connection, and long-term impact.
Lori Gradley is deeply grateful to Forttuna Group for this recognition and honored to stand alongside such an exceptional group of global leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
As she looks toward the future, she remains committed to continuing the work that has defined her career for more than three decades—
helping people build confidence, prioritize wellness, embrace self-care, strengthen resilience, and create lives of purpose and fulfillment.
Because while recognition is appreciated, the true reward lies in the difference we make and the legacy we leave behind.
And that journey is only beginning.
To learn more about Lori’s company visit: https://splendidinspiration.com
Don’t wait—your path to clarity and confidence starts today.
Author: Lori Gradley
Entrepreneur | Internationally Published Writer & Author |
Mindset & Wellness Coach | Mother
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