Upcoming Webinars
The Power of Presence: Navigating Spaces That Weren’t Built for You - 6/10/2026
Communications professionals are often expected to adapt, perform, and fit into environments that may not always value their full identities, experiences, or perspectives. This interactive session explores what it means to lead and communicate authentically while navigating spaces where you may feel overlooked, underestimated, or unwelcome. Participants will also examine how communications and public relations skillsets translate across industries, leadership roles, entrepreneurship, higher education, nonprofit work, consulting, and beyond. Through personal reflection, practical strategies, and real-world insights, attendees will leave with tools to navigate career transitions, embrace reinvention, and show up with confidence and purpose in every room they enter. Larry R. Hygh, Jr., Ed.D. is an award-winning communications professional, educator, and leadership expert with decades of experience in public relations, higher education, nonprofit leadership, religious organizations and community engagement. Dr. Hygh is currently an assistant professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills, where he teaches an array of public relations and communications courses. He holds an Ed.D. in Education, Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University and has taught communication and leadership courses at several universities, including California State University, San Bernardino. Dr. Hygh is active in numerous civic and professional organizations, serves as an advisor to PRSSA students, and is widely recognized for his work in strategic communication, mentorship, and digital engagement.
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How to Submit a Winning Spotlight Awards Entry - 6/30/2026
Our Spotlight Awards entries are opening soon, and we’re hosting a webinar to help you prepare a strong submission. Whether this is your first time entering or you’re looking to refine a previous entry, this session will cover the key components of a winning submission and highlight common pitfalls to avoid.
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Be A Lion: The Role of Courage in Leadership - 7/8/2026
Join PRSA Oregon for an engaging professional development webinar featuring Ken Jacobs, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP, principal of Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching and a popular past ICON presenter. In “Be A Lion: The Role of Courage in Leadership,” Ken will explore the critical role courage plays in effective leadership and strategic communication.
Whether you’re leading a team, advising clients or navigating complex organizational challenges, courage is often the difference between managing circumstances and shaping outcomes. Ken will share practical insights and real-world examples to help communication
professionals strengthen their leadership presence, make difficult decisions with confidence and effectively advocate for their ideas and organizations.
Ken holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and multiple certifications from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), including Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Energy Leadership Index (ELI)
Master Practitioner, and COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist.
This session is designed for communication professionals at all career stages who want to lead with greater confidence.