28 New Business Books You Should Read in 2026

In 2023, we celebrated 23 books.
In 2024, we celebrated 24.
In 2025, we celebrated 25.

Every year in the Expert Author Community, we love adding to that pattern.

But this year, 26 books in 2026 just wasn't enough.

Instead, we have 28 books to celebrate already; that means 28 new authors have emerged from the EAC in the last year.

That matters not just because it makes for a brilliant reading list, but because it's a reminder of what happens when ambitious writers have the right support, structure, and environment behind them.

These books are thoughtful, generous, commercially smart, and deeply human, and we're so proud to share them with you.

If you buy a copy of any book below, let us know, and we'll send you a copy of our Author Your Journey journal for FREE.

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1. Great Leaders Care by Graeme Cowan

This book makes the case for a different kind of leadership - one grounded in care, not as a soft extra, but as something deeply practical, human and effective.

As the founder of R U OK? Day, Graeme brings real depth and credibility to this conversation, sharing a leadership approach that helps teams feel supported, valued, and able to grow together. It's a timely book for anyone leading through pressure, change, or uncertainty.

Published with John Wiley
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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2. Good Work by Dr Kathryn (Kat) Page

Kat's book brings together psychological research and real-world workplace insight in a way that feels both accessible and immediately useful.

Through stories, evidence, and practical tools, she helps readers move beyond wellbeing as a nice idea and towards creating healthier, more sustainable workplaces in practice. It's a thoughtful guide for managers, leaders, and anyone who cares about how work feels as well as how it performs.

Published with John Wiley
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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3. The Perfect Parent Trap by Lisa Taylor

This book is a thoughtful guide to building the kinds of relationships that help us feel loved, grounded, and genuinely connected.

Drawing on real client stories and practical frameworks, Lisa explores how we move beyond surface-level interactions and create relationships that truly nourish us. It's a warm, insightful book for anyone wanting more depth, belonging, and connection in their life.

Published with Amba Press
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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4. Only Tradies Improve Reliability by Gerard Wood

Gerard's book is a practical guide for trades businesses wanting to build a culture where reliability isn't just expected - it's the standard.

Drawing on deep experience in the trades industry, he breaks down what it actually takes to improve consistency, accountability, and culture at every level. It's an honest and useful read for anyone running or leading a trades business who knows that the human side of the work is just as important as the technical side.

Published through Dean Publishing

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5. Seen Again by Benita Bensch

An honest, thoughtful exploration of modern parenting and the tension so many parents feel between caring for their children and staying connected to themselves.

Drawing on her experience as a mum of four boys, coach, writer, and farmer, Benita offers a real and refreshing perspective on the emotional complexity of family life. It's a book that feels less like advice from a distance and more like a candid, generous conversation.

Published with The Kind Press
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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6. Rise Up by Fay Calderone

Fay's book is a practical and thoughtful guide to building workplaces where everyone genuinely feels safe, respected, and included - not as a compliance exercise, but as something leaders actively choose to create.

Drawing on deep experience in inclusion and workplace culture, she moves beyond the box-ticking approach and offers real tools for leaders who want to do this well. It's a grounded and generous read for anyone who believes that how people feel at work matters, and who wants to do something meaningful about it.

Published through Routledge

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7. Win the Night to Win the Day by Penelope Barr

Most of us treat sleep as an afterthought. Penelope makes the case that it's actually where our best days begin.

Drawing on 25 years in executive leadership, she reframes sleep as the most overlooked strategic tool we have - and shows readers how to stop negotiating with 3am and start designing nights that actually work. It's a smart, practical, and surprisingly personal book for anyone who's tired of leaving their best days to chance.

Published through Hardie Grant Custom
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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8. Inclusive Strategic Planning for Nonprofits by Dr. Renee Rubin Ross

Renee's book is an essential guide for nonprofit leaders who want planning processes that genuinely bring people together - not just check a box.

Through a clear five-step framework, she helps organisations expand energy, strengthen alignment, and create real opportunity by involving the right people in the right ways. It's a generous and practical resource for anyone who believes that how you plan matters just as much as what you plan.

Independently published with Strategy School

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9. The Cognitive Athlete by Clint Rahe

Drawing on insights from elite sport, the military, and neuroscience, Clint offers a practical guide to building focus, resilience, and mental strength under pressure.

This is a book about sustainable high performance - not just pushing harder, but developing the cognitive tools to stay clear, capable, and steady when it matters most. A strong read for anyone wanting to perform at their best without burning out.

Published through John Wiley

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10. Between Flights by Wendy Walker

Wendy's book is a thoughtful guide to leading and communicating with clarity, trust, and authenticity in complex environments.

Drawing on decades of international marketing experience, she shares practical frameworks for navigating stakeholder relationships, communicating across cultures, managing reputation, and fostering more inclusive leadership. It's a valuable read for anyone leading where nuance, trust, and credibility matter.

Published through Grammar Factory

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11. Why Things Feel F*cked by Andrew Sloan

This book is a thoughtful exploration of the human condition, blending psychology, storytelling, and practical insight to help readers navigate personal and professional growth with more clarity.

Drawing on the latest research and over a decade of clinical practice, Andrew offers a grounded path back to self-leadership, meaning, and lasting change. It's an insightful read for anyone wanting to feel more connected to themselves and more alive in their life.

Published with Hardie Grant Custom
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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12. It's Not You, It's Perimenopause by Sarah Gray

Sarah's experience as both a nutritionist and pharmacist is pooled together into this evidence-based guide to navigating perimenopause with more clarity, confidence, and care.

She helps women make sense of the hormonal, physical, and emotional changes of midlife, while sharing practical tools to support health, energy, and wellbeing. It's a grounded and empowering read for anyone moving through this important transition.

Published through The Kind Press
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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13. Red Brick Thinking by Donna McGeorge

This book offers a refreshing idea: sometimes the way forward is not to add more, but to remove what is getting in the way.

Donna explores the art of strategic subtraction - helping readers identify the unnecessary complexity, commitments, and mental clutter that hold them back. With insight, humour, and practical wisdom, it's a thoughtful guide to creating more clarity, capacity, and extraordinary results.

Published through John Wiley

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14. Story Intelligence by Gabrielle Dolan

Story Intelligence is a timely guide to communicating with clarity, authenticity, and emotional resonance in the age of AI.

It explores the power of story as a deeply human advantage, helping readers connect more meaningfully, stand out in a crowded landscape, and communicate in a way that actually moves people. A smart and thoughtful read for anyone wanting their message to land with more depth and impact.

Published through John Wiley

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15. The Overachiever's Reset by Fleur Marks

The ambition that built your career shouldn't be the thing that breaks you.

Fleur's book is for high performers who've built impressive lives but are starting to feel the cost. Drawing on her own experience of pushing too hard and the health crisis that followed, she offers a practical and deeply honest guide to succeeding differently - with more sustainability, self-trust, and genuine satisfaction. It's a book that gives high achievers permission to reset without giving up.

Published through John Wiley

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16. The Problem Solver's Playbook by Chris Harrop

After three decades in strategy consulting, Chris has turned a wealth of experience into a practical guide for tackling complex business challenges with more clarity and confidence.

Through clear frameworks and real-world insight, this book helps readers diagnose problems, develop stronger solutions, and lead implementation in a way that drives lasting change. It's a valuable read for anyone responsible for solving hard problems well.

Published with the EAC's official publishing imprint EAC Books
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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17. Garden on the Verge by Gayle Dallaston

Gayle's book makes a compelling case for one of the simplest, most doable ways to increase shade, biodiversity, and community connection: native verge gardens.

Drawing on years of practical experience and wide research, she offers a clear framework for how councils and residents can work together to make it happen - and shows how local action like this creates the hope and optimism needed to do more. It's a generous, grounded guide for anyone ready to turn the strip of land out the front into something that matters.

Independently published through Shady Lanes Press

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18. Reframe by Siobhán O'Riordan

Siobhán's book is a smart and timely exploration of the value generalists bring to complex organisations.

With clarity and conviction, she challenges the idea that specialism is always superior, showing how generalists help connect ideas, build bridges across teams, and see the bigger picture. It's a thoughtful read for both generalists themselves and the leaders who need to recognise and better use that strength.

Published with the EAC's official publishing imprint EAC Books
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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19. Welcome Home by Bee Lim

This beautifully illustrated book offers a fresh and compassionate approach to understanding trauma and healing.

Through the symbolism of four animals, Bee combines psychology, storytelling, and innovation to help readers make sense of complex emotional experiences with more clarity and care. It's a thoughtful work that feels both creative and deeply grounded in human experience.

Published through Hardie Grant Custom
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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20. Leading for Tomorrow, Today by Janine Stratford

Janine's book is for educational leaders who feel buried in the day-to-day - the firefighting, the admin, the constant reactive work that leaves little room to think clearly or lead well.

Using her decades of experience as a teacher, school leader, and leadership coach, Janine introduces a practical framework for stepping back from the busyness and leading with more purpose, direction, and clarity. It's an honest and useful guide for anyone in school leadership who's ready to work differently, not just harder.

Published through Amba Press
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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21. The Money Reset by Gemma Mitchell

Gemma offers a practical and thoughtful guide to navigating money with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust - especially after life has taken an unexpected turn.

Her approach goes beyond the numbers, helping readers align their financial goals with their values while building greater security, wellbeing, and peace of mind. It's a grounded read for anyone rebuilding, growing, or wanting to feel more in control of their financial future.

Published through John Wiley

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22. The Kind Way by Sophie Bretag

This book is a thoughtful guide to leading with more self-compassion, steadiness, and strength when things feel chaotic.

With warmth and practical wisdom, Sophie shows that kindness is not weakness, but a powerful leadership tool - one that helps build resilience, foster innovation, and create accountability in high-pressure environments. It's a grounded and generous read on leadership with heart and backbone.

Published through The Kind Press
Pitched via our EAC end of intake Pitch Party

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23. The Professional by Tony Frost

Tony's book is an inspiring and practical guide for professionals navigating career transition in the age of AI.

Drawing on his own move from corporate tax law to executive coaching, he shares frameworks for reinventing your professional identity, building new capabilities, and turning your experience into a genuine advantage. It's a thoughtful read for anyone ready to approach change with more confidence, clarity, and possibility.

Published through John Wiley

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24. Own Your M.E.D.I.A by Prosper Taruvinga

Prosper offers a practical and refreshing approach to business growth for coaches and consultants who are tired of relying on social media to stay visible.

With a focus on content marketing, email systems, partnerships, and real relationships, this book shows how to build a more sustainable client attraction strategy, one that supports both your values and your lifestyle. It's a useful read for anyone wanting steadier, more aligned growth.

Independently published with Livelong Publishing

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25. A Life Aligned by Ty Ann Osborn

TyAnn's book is a practical and encouraging guide to using your strengths more intentionally in work and life.

As one of the world's first certified Gallup coaches, TyAnn helps readers identify their natural talents, align them with their goals, and create a more sustainable kind of success - one that feels both authentic and energising. It's a thoughtful read for anyone wanting to do more of what they do best.

Independently published with Align Press

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26. See Suite Success by Caroline Patrick

In this book, Caroline explores what helps marketers move beyond management and into more strategic influence - from building executive presence to navigating stakeholders and positioning marketing as a genuine business driver. It's a valuable read for anyone aiming for the C-suite with more clarity and confidence.

A practical and insightful guide for marketing professionals who are ready to step into executive leadership.

Independently published

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27. EI for the Age of AI by Sleiman Abou-Hamdan

In a world where AI is reshaping how we work and lead, Sleiman makes the case that emotional intelligence is the advantage machines can't replicate.

This is a concise, high-impact guide that helps leaders regulate under pressure, think clearly in complexity, and lead with presence - drawing on neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and adaptive leadership theory. It's an essential read for anyone navigating the human side of an increasingly automated world.

Independently published with Holistic Psychology Australia

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28. Mostly Ups by Kerryn Harvey

In 2013, Kerryn Harvey survived necrotising fasciitis with just a 5% chance of living. When she woke from an induced coma, she faced the fact she had survived a flesh-eating disease, and had lost her left arm and shoulder. What followed was the challenge of rebuilding her life from the ground up.

From competing for Australia as a paratriathlete to running 12 marathons in 12 months, Kerryn's journey is a powerful reminder of what's possible when you refuse to give up.

Published with Hembury Books

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