Helping faith-based 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
“Our ministry staff benefited greatly from Rusty’s time with us as coach and confidant. Rusty was able to help us identify growth areas and give us tools to improve ourselves professionally and personally. He has helped us become better people who relate better to people. I enthusiastically recommend Rusty to any organization, business, or church whose leaders want to be more effective.”
– Randy Roper, Preaching Minister, Edmond Church of Christ
“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 managed the first-of-its-kind internal coaching program for a state agency in the history of Oklahoma state government.
Now, I serve as the President of Strata Leadership, which is a premier executive coaching and leadership development partner to national and international organizations.
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 Bible, ministry, 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, including 21 as Senior Minister, 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 & Consulting
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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My Transgender Friend
No, this post is not a “hot take.” No, this post is not an in-depth examination of the “bathroom laws.” No, this post is not the definitive Christian apologetic on transgenderism. Sorry. This post is simply a story about my friendship with a kind, compassionate, interesting person who is transgender. My friend “T” and I…
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Bryce Harper is one of the bright young stars in Major League Baseball. The Washington Nationals’ right fielder was last year’s National League Most Valuable Player and is sure to have another good season this year. He made headlines before the season began for saying that baseball “is a tired sport because you can’t express…
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Summer Speaking Schedule
Every summer I have people ask me about my speaking schedule, so I’ve posted it below. If you’re in any of these areas, come by and say “hello.” May 18 – Ada, OK – Central Church of Christ June 5-11 – Las Vegas, NM – Camp Blue Haven June 15 – OKC – Mayfair Church…
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Sunday’s Sermon Notes
On Sunday, I continued my current sermon series – “It’s Not In There” – by looking at the phrase, “God has a plan for your life.” The reason I included this phrase in the series is because it’s not in the Bible the way many have interpreted it. The phrase comes from Jeremiah 29:11 which…
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What’s Your Favorite Tool? (Part 2)
In my last post I wrote about some “tools” we can use to keep our connection with God intact so that the most important aspects of our lives are all working properly. In this post, I want to add to that list of tools with the help of James A. Harding, who was a leader…
