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
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Blog
Thoughts on leadership, coaching, church, and spirituality.
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I’m Thankful for You
It’s Thanksgiving Week, and I’ve been reflecting on the things and people for which I am thankful. At the top of my list is…you. Let me explain. The jobs that I have allow me to work with diverse groups of people in a variety of contexts. Here’s a few examples: All of these opportunities are…
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How to Be a Calming Presence
This past weekend I began a stint as an interim preacher for a church who is in-between preachers. In this role, I provide a consistent pulpit presence, consult with the church leaders on issues of congregational health and effectiveness, and guide their search process for a new minister. But one of the most important things…
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5 Good Books
As a leadership speaker, trainer, and coach, I read a lot – it’s practically part of the job description:) Here’s five good books that I’ve recently read: Leadership – The Friction Project by Robert I. Sutton and Huggy Rao Organizational Culture – The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and…
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“We Shouldn’t Mess Around”
At the end of N.T. Wright’s new book, “The Challenge of Acts: Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is,” he provides the following charge: By no means all Jesus’ followers today are able to announce Jesus as lord “openly and unhindered,” as Paul was in Rome. We should pray for those who have to do…
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Questions about Internal Coaching for Organizations?
Yesterday, I was honored to be part of a panel discussion for a group of business leaders in Oklahoma City who were learning about coaching. I was asked to share some lessons I have learned about coaching in organizations from my experience of building an internal coaching program at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.…
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