Lori Cox, Founder and CEO on Influential Women
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Lori Cox

Founder and CEO, Phoenix Arbor

Arizona, USA, 85120

3Years experience

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Degree Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University - E.M.B.A. Cert Certified Ayurveda Health Instructor Cert Certified Wellbeing & Health Coach Cert Certified Health Coach Cert Certified Health Instructor Cert Certified Meditation Instructor Cert Six Sigma Green Belt Member GAJA Collective Member Valley Women Business Network Member West Hants Chamber of Commerce Member Canadian Marketing Association

Her Story

About Lori

Lori Cox, MBA, is the CEO and Founder of Phoenix Arbor, a digital wellbeing company focused on helping modern leaders build resilience, manage stress, and sustain high performance without sacrificing their well-being. A second-time entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, and technology-focused organizations, Lori has built teams, driven revenue growth, and guided organizations through periods of complexity and change. Her experience in high-pressure environments ultimately inspired her to create a more human-centered approach to leadership and performance. At Phoenix Arbor, Lori brings together technology, behavioral science, and nature-based wisdom to provide practical tools, workshops, programs, and personalized experiences that help leaders reconnect with clarity, energy, and purpose. She is particularly interested in the potential of artificial intelligence to support human potential through personalization, greater awareness, and improved decision-making. Her professional development includes an Executive MBA as well as certifications in Ayurveda and wellbeing and health coaching, reflecting her commitment to combining practical business knowledge with evidence-informed approaches to whole-person wellbeing. A significant milestone has been leading a team of expert practitioners delivering programs to global technology companies, highlighting Phoenix Arbor’s growing reach among technology and business leaders. She is also active in supporting women in technology and business and has contributed to community and economic development initiatives throughout her career. Guided by transparency, honesty, integrity, and human-centeredness, Lori is passionate about helping leaders navigate a fast-moving world with greater awareness and balance while building sustainable success for themselves and the people they lead.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Lori

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to believing that I have a purpose: to help others avoid some of the challenges I’ve experienced or, more importantly, navigate them with greater peace and ease.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

The best career advice I’ve received is to bring in experts and supportive people early on. Whether leading a business or a team, surrounding yourself with people who complement your skills helps strengthen your success.

03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

The biggest challenge is the rapid pace of change in the world around us. At the same time, this creates an opportunity for Phoenix Arbor to help leaders find inner peace and navigate change with greater clarity and ease.

04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Transparency is the value I prioritize most, along with honesty, integrity, and a strong commitment to being human-centered in both my work and personal life.

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