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.”
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Blog
Thoughts on leadership, coaching, church, and spirituality.
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When Your Heroes Get Old
I grew up in a special place surrounded by men who were larger than life to me. They were successful in their chosen careers yet humble, confident but not arrogant, leaders but also servants. They were great storytellers who possessed a keen sense of humor. They seemed to know everyone and everyone seemed to know…
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What’s Keeping You From Fulfilling Your Potential?
From James Clear… Things that keep talented people from fulfilling their potential: Which one is most likely to pull you in?
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7 Questions for Learning & Connecting
From Jenny Wood, author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It…___________________________________________ Asking thoughtful, nosy questions shows you’re invested in your job and makes you look like someone who’s got great ideas. It says you aren’t afraid to ask the important stuff to someone in a position of power. Here’s how to…
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A Birthday Prayer
Dear Lord, On this day, 24 years ago, we welcomed Cooper Hammer Tugman into the world – and what a day it was! It was a day filled with excitement. A day filled with joy. A day filled with wonder. A day filled with hope. It was a day that reminded us of your grace…
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Leading with HEART
From Mark Miller and Randy Gravitt at Lead Every Day…_________________________________________________________ Leadership starts with the heart. While many focus on skills and strategies, the truth is clear: no one cares about your skills if your heart isn’t right. As we’ve learned from decades of leadership experience, character isn’t just one element of leadership—it’s the foundation everything…
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