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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12 Life Convictions to Live By
Today is my 45th birthday, and the perspective that comes with getting older is quite clarifying. And we desperately need clarity if we are going to live lives of meaning, significance, and impact. I’ve been through a lot and learned even more in my 45 years, and I’ve crystallized those lessons into 12 life convictions…
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5 Ways to Pray Without Ceasing
Periodically, I do a “5 on Friday” post where I share five things that might be of interest to you. This week’s “5” comes from Chuck Lawless and is based on this Bible verse: “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Here are 5 ways to put that verse into action… Pray morning, noon, and night.…
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Love Thy Neighbor & Get Starbucks!
Yesterday I had the opportunity to serve my next door neighbor in a unique way by taking him to the hospital at 4:30 a.m. for knee surgery. Instead of simply dropping him off, I decided to stay with him until they took him back for pre-op. I also stayed in the waiting room throughout the…
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Choosing Church
In an upcoming article for Comment Magazine, Marilyn McEntyre skillfully addresses those who are skeptical of church and gives them solid reasons to reconsider their view. One of my favorite excerpts from the article is this one: God loves you with infinite, unconditional love, we learn in church, but to experience that love fully, you…
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5 Ways to “Remove the Roof”
You’ve heard of “raising the roof,” but what about “removing the roof?” Yesterday, in my devotional reading of the Bible, I read the story of Jesus healing the paralytic in Mark 2:1-12. The point of the story is, of course, the revelation of Jesus as God’s Messiah who has the authority and the ability to…
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