The Leadership Skills You Need to Succeed in Oregon’s Tough Job Market

Join us for an evening featuring an expert panel discussion and networking with career coaches and professional organizations.

Join Mac’s List, the premier job board in the Pacific Northwest, for an insightful evening on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Portland’s Ecotrust Building.

Sponsored by Willamette University, this event is for professionals, job seekers, and students eager to advance their careers in business and technology.

If you want to stand out, you can’t rely on your qualifications alone. You need to be an adaptable leader, a strategic thinker, and know how to connect across industries and communities.

A panel of three experts will explore how leadership skills are essential for succeeding in Oregon's competitive and uncertain job market.

Panelists will also discuss how business insight, technology fluency, and human-centered approaches can help you get the job and the career you want.

Whether you’re looking to move up, pivot careers, or break into a new field, you’ll gain valuable insights into how leadership skills shape hiring decisions and careers in Oregon.

You’ll also have networking opportunities before and after the discussion, allowing you to connect with industry professionals, employers, and fellow job seekers.

Don’t miss this chance to gain practical advice and expand your professional network.

Who Should Attend:

• Professionals working in business and technology who want to move up in their careers
• People interested in pivoting into a career in business, computer science and creative industries.
• Job seekers in business and technology and people new to Portland’s communities in these fields.
• Willamette University students, graduates, faculty and staff

Panelists:

• Ashley Nixon, Ph.D., dean for academic affairs and professor of human resources and organizational behavior, Willamette University
• Tim Butler, principal sourcer, global talent sourcing, New Relic, Inc.
• Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, JD, PhD, ACC, , executive coach & leadership consultant, Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Group

Introduction:

• Leah Straley, Dean of Graduate Admissions, Willamette University

Moderator:

• Mac Prichard, Founder & CEO, Mac’s List

Tabling organizations:

• Pathfinder Writing and Career Services
• Paige Webster Coaching
• AI Portland
• AMA PDX
• NextNW
• Spark a Career
• Willamette University
• Mac’s List (registration)

What’s In It For You?

• Networking with panelists, university faculty, and other career professionals
• Opportunities to connect with Portland’s leading career coaches and professional groups
• Learn more about the Willamette University programs
• Free copy of the book, "Land Your Dream Job in Portland (And Beyond)"

Food and Beverage

• Free Tamale Boy Catering and one drink ticket for beer, wine or cider provided for each attendee.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and network with peers and employers navigating the same challenges. Seating for this event is limited, so register now.

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