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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An Important Conversation
Mike Cope, a longtime Church of Christ preacher and personal friend, was recently interviewed by The Christian Chronicle for their podcast. Here’s the description of that important conversation from the Chronicle’s website: “For almost 40 years, Mike Cope preached in Church of Christ congregations from North Carolina to Arkansas to Texas. Now at Pepperdine University…
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The Song of God
Psalm 96 (from The Message translation)… 1-2 Sing God a brand-new song!Earth and everyone in it, sing!Sing to God—worship God! 2-3 Shout the news of his victory from sea to sea,Take the news of his glory to the lost,News of his wonders to one and all! 4-5 For God is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs.His furious beauty puts the other gods to shame;Pagan…
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“He Rescues and He Saves”
On Sunday, I preached on Psalm 41 and highlighted the role of integrity in overcoming the enemies of God. That psalm describes how the enemies of God attack the reputation of God’s people because character is the battlefield of spiritual fights. This means that we Christians must pay close attention to our character and be…
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The Closed Door (A Father’s Day Prayer)
My Heavenly Father, As the song says, you are a “good, good Father”… and you have always been good to me. You have blessed me. You have guided me. You have protected me. You have provided for me. You have forgiven me. You have been merciful and gracious to me. You have redeemed me. And…
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Back at Blue Haven
For 26 years, during the first full week of June, I have found myself in the mountains of Northern New Mexico teaching the Bible to young people at a place called Camp Blue Haven. But it’s more than a place. It’s a refuge. Here, I am refreshed. Here, I am revived. Here, I am re-charged.…
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