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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7 Ways to Help Your Team & 7 Ways to Hurt Your Team
I’ve spent the last two days training supervisors on how to lead their teams in ways that help them thrive and be their best. If you’re interested in doing that for your team, here’s some good reminders from Jon Gordon…
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What Is Christianity & What Is a Christian?
Yesterday I co-preached a sermon with Randy Johns on the essential beliefs of Christianity. You can find that sermon and others here. In the mid to late 1860s, Charles Hodge, the former principal of Princeton Theological Seminary, described Christianity and being a Christian like this… Christianity, objectively considered, is the testimony of God concerning his…
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Choose to Be More Gracious
From Jim Martin’s Encouragement Note… If you want to stand out in this world, try becoming a more gracious person. Across the culture, you can find angry, outraged people. Some may seem ready to cut you off because you don’t agree with them. In contrast, a gracious person embodies the grace of God. These are…
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Keep Going
I’ve recently returned to running after a very long break and I didn’t realize how much I missed the running community, which is known for being incredibly supportive and encouraging. Yesterday, I was running along a trail and passed, what I presumed to be, a middle school cross country team who was training on the…
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Wiping the Slate Clean
Mondays always have the feel of renewal. It’s the start of a new workweek that’s filled with new opportunities. It’s a time to reset priorities, restart goal pursuits, and rededicate oneself to one’s values. It’s also a time to wipe the slate clean from the disappointments of the previous week and start a new week…
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