Helping leaders be their best
Coaching can help you…
- Gain clarity
- Build skills
- Accomplish goals
- Process thoughts
- Improve decision-making
- Identify blind spots
- Increase self-awareness
- See new possibilities
- Go further
“Rusty is the best there is! He has the unique ability to dive deep with leaders, including myself, to make them reach their highest potential.”
– Chief of Staff, Oklahoma Department of Human Services
A Pioneering Coach.
As the Leadership Trainer & Workplace Coach for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, I created and oversee the first-of-its-kind internal coaching program for a state agency in the history of Oklahoma state government.
A Prepared Partner.
I am a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Team Coach and Certified Change Leadership Coach through the prestigious Center for Executive Coaching.
I hold two master’s degrees and multiple certifications covering such topics as organizational leadership, systems theory, conflict resolution and mediation, counseling, communication, project management, personality development, and leader-employee relationships.
An Experienced Leader.
With over 30 years experience on the frontlines of leadership, I’ve been where you are and I know the challenges of leading people and systems. I have a long list of accomplishments and an even longer list of mistakes. Through it all, I have created a track record of serving others with integrity, empathy, and wisdom and gained a reputation for helping leaders and teams maximize their potential.
Services
How can I best serve you and/or your team?
Executive & Team Coaching
Coaching for individual leaders and/or leadership teams that improves performance.
Leadership Training
Training that equips and empowers organizations to accomplish their goals with skill and integrity.
Keynote Speaking
I have keynoted multiple national events and numerous regional conferences.
Guest Preaching
As a former preacher, it is always an honor to serve a church through fill-in preaching, interim preaching, or guest speaking.
What People Say
- “Rusty provides a truly safe space to work on things I wanted to work on and flexibility to coach me during challenges I didn’t expect to come up. He is organized and structured but intuitively explores needs as they arise. I am so grateful for this opportunity to develop through Rusty’s coaching sessions and recommend it to anyone wishing to grow in their leadership.”
- “Rusty is very thoughtful and considerate and listens very well.”
- “Rusty is good at identifying what is important.”
- “Rusty pushes me in the right direction to help me figure things out for myself.”
- “Every meeting had an outcome of action steps, and I always felt empowered after each meeting. I would highly recommend Rusty as a coach!”
- “The coaching was highly effective, and I can’t say enough about what a wonderful resource Rusty is.”
- “The knowledge I’ve gained from our coaching sessions has been monumental in helping me build my tool box, and I’m forever thankful.”
- “As a result of coaching, I am managing my stress more effectively, I am coaching one of my employees to have a more positive mindset, and I have created a culture that has our team working together better.”
- “The skills and confidence I’ve gained because of you have made a lasting impact on me. I truly appreciate the time and effort you have invested in my development and helping me grow better and better every day.”
“I was able to grow in confidence while not staying stagnant.”
How can I help you be your best?
rusty.tugman@gmail.com
As Seen on These Podcasts (promotional images only)
Blog
Thoughts on leadership, coaching, church, and spirituality.
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35 Rules for Living an Excellent Life in a Crazy World
The title and content of this blog come from Brad Stulberg’s book The Way of Excellence… 1. The best way to stay sane is to find the people and activities you love and give them your all. Distraction, attention vampires, and rage bait are lurking everywhere. But you still have some agency to choose where…
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6 Questions Every Leader Should Ask Themselves
One of the traits of effective and impactful leaders is prioritizing regular self-reflection. To that end, Harvard instructor, author, and leadership expert Margaret C. Andrews has identified six questions every leader should ask themselves… You can read more about these questions in this book… If you would like to work through these questions with a…
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TCC Renewal
This month I renewed my annual certificate for Tugman Coaching & Consulting, LLC. What started as an opportunity to help a friend’s business has become an exciting adventure. Some highlights since starting this side venture include… Currently, I intentionally keep my client list small, but it is steadily growing. I am grateful for every opportunity…
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The Climber’s Credo
A few weeks ago my family visited Yosemite National Park. While there, we toured a museum that included a section about mountain climbing. And that’s where we came across The Climber’s Credo that consists of the following 13 statements… That’s a pretty good recipe for effective leadership. Which of those statements stands out to you?
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Summer Speaking Schedule 2026
My summer speaking schedule is taking shape. In addition to my regular speaking and traveling schedule for my full-time job, here’s what coming up… More dates are coming, including preaching on June 21 at High Pointe Church in McKinney, TX. Also, several dates are still open if you need a speaker, trainer, or fill-in preacher…
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