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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5 Leadership Lessons from a 6-Year-Old
Awhile back, an acquaintance of mine named Chris March was at a family gathering and found himself observing his nieces and nephews playing with each other and their friends. As he watched, he started thinking about their behaviors through the lens of leadership and came away with these five lessons… It’s amazing what you can…
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Are You Getting Enough Rest?
Today is Labor Day, and I hope you are experiencing a day off work to rest, relax, recreate, and recharge. But did you know that, according to researchers, there are seven types of rest that we need on a regular basis in order to be healthy? Here they are… So, do you have a regular…
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What High Performers Want
Mark Miller was a long-time leader for the Chick-fil-A company who led their employee learning and development initiatives. While there, he oversaw a significant research project that sought to identify what the top talent in a company wants from their leaders. Here’s what they found… Top talent want: Is this what your high-performers are getting…
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A Back to School Prayer
For many people, it’s back-to-school time, which means that it’s an exciting and anxious season for parents. So, how can we direct our prayers for our students? Well, here’s one idea from a prayer that is found in the Book of Common Prayer… Watch over your child (name), O Lord, as his days increase; bless…
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5 Lessons about “High-Flying” Teams from The Blue Angels
I recently watched a documentary about the famous Blue Angels aerial demonstration team that was released on Prime Video in May of 2024. The Blue Angels are a flight demonstration squadron of the United States Navy that was formed in 1946. Their stated mission is “to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States…
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