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Lisa Cox OAM

TEDx speaker, author, internationally awarded thought leader & consultant

Lisa Cox OAM is the epitome of fearless living – from corporate to coma.

Having medically died twice and spending over a year in hospital, she’s gone on to defy expectations and become an internationally awarded thought leader, TEDx speaker, author and business professional who is leading global conversations about inclusion and representation in business.

Lisa’s story is one of extreme resilience, drawing on inner strength and finding hope during the more challenging times.

Lisa was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2025, for her service to people with disability.

She has captivated, motivated and uplifted audiences around the world.

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Key Points for Lisa Cox OAM

Lisa Cox OAM is an internationally awarded thought leader, innovator, social changemaker and consultant who is changing the way the world’s most influential and powerful industries represent disability.
She is an international speaker which includes a TEDx talk, 2023 Advertising Week and other industry events to lead conversations around the representation of disability with other professionals in the space.
Lisa has collaborated with peak industry bodies, government and others such as: Advertising Council Australia, Australian Human Rights Commission. Lisa is a member of the Griffith University Inclusive Futures Engagement Council and Media Diversity Australia, where she was the inaugural Disability Affairs Officer.
If her professional skills and academic credentials (two university degrees) weren’t enough, Lisa has a captivating personal story that has already motivated and inspired many around the globe.
In 2025, Lisa was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to people with disability.

Topics for Lisa Cox OAM

Gratitude and finding happiness after challenges
What dying twice taught me about living.
Disability advocacy
A shame-free and solutions-focused approach to advocacy and how to create content that won’t get your brand cancelled online.
Disability representation in content
Ideal for advertisers, marketers and other communications professionals. This discusses the specifics about best representing disability in content, based on Lisa’s years as an award-winning copywriter.
Brain injury
Lisa shares her experience with a brain injury.
Mental and physical health and fitness
The world of wellness with a disability. Lisa is also a trained integrative health coach.

Testimonials for Lisa Cox OAM

Lisa Cox was inspirational and engaging. She had clearly done research to ensure she was understanding the audience. She related to everyone in a very casual way which made them feel more comfortable. She was honest and vulnerable but made excellent points about disability and neurodiverse employment.
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