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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Doing Your Part
Last Monday I had the great honor of co-teaching a class at Oklahoma Christian University’s annual Bible Lectures with Dr. Nathan Mellor of Strata Leadership, LLC. Our topic was “How to Create a Healthy Church Culture,” and it was such a joy to facilitate a discussion among church leaders about this important subject. The Bible…
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An Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief
Like so many churches across the country, the Alameda Church of Christ sprang into action to help with the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. One of the things we did was participate in the Hurricane Bucket Challenge that was created and sponsored by the Grace Crossing Church of Christ in Conroe, TX. Here’s an update on…
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Who’s Your King Today?
At Alameda, we are going through a sermon series called “In Search of a King.” It’s an important topic because every life has a king – that one thing or person that becomes your source of happiness and security. And what or who you choose as king will dictate the direction your life will take.…
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The Purpose of Spiritual Disciplines
At Alameda, we talk a lot about spiritual disciplines and why every Christ-follower ought to incorporate these spiritual habits into our lives. But it is possible to lose sight of the purpose of those disciplines, so here’s a very helpful reminder of how the spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, praying, worshipping, etc. “work” in our…
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No Condemnation = No Separation
On Wednesday nights this fall I am teaching a class on Romans 8, and I love the connection between the opening and closing thoughts of that chapter. The chapter begins with these words, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…” The chapter ends with this passage: “For I am…
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