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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How to Have Healthy Relationships
Yesterday, I was honored to co-preach with Alameda’s Connections Minister, Payton Minzenmayer. Our sermon was part of a current sermon series called “Transformed,” in which we are looking at the various characteristics of a person whose life has been transformed by Jesus Christ. You can view or listen to those sermons here. One aspect of…
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Camp Blue Haven (Five on Friday)
This week I am teaching Bible at Camp Blue Haven in New Mexico. I have been coming to this place for over 20 years to invest in the younger generations of Christ-followers, and it has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. Here are 5 things I love most about CBH: The People…
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The Power of the Spirit
I have been blessed by Henri Nouwen’s Bread for the Journey daily devotional book. Today’s entry reminds us of the power of the Holy Spirit. In and through Jesus we come to understand that God’s power is not the power that controls, dictates, and commands. It is the power that heals, reconciles, and unites. It…
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An Encouraging Word for Your Monday Morning
Let’s face it: Mondays can be rough. For some, Mondays signal the beginning of another week of grinding out the same workload that never seems to stop or to be worth all the effort. Another battle with the to-do list, another looming confrontation with the boss, co-workers, or customers, another bout of anxiety wondering what…
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Five Ways the Church Can Be an Alternate Society (Five on Friday)
This week’s Five on Friday is inspired by a recent tweet from The Gospel Coalition that identified four ways that the church today should seek to be an alternate society within our culture, just as the New Testament church did in their time. Those four characteristics (plus one that I added) are: Multi-ethnicity The church…
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