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.”
Places my clients have worked…
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Blog
Thoughts on leadership, coaching, church, and spirituality.
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Ode to the Tax Man
For 30 years, Ed Spencer has been our accountant. Each year, he sends us a packet that guides us in preparing and organizing our tax information. We then take that packet to his office, where Ed works his magic. But this year, when we took the packet to his office, we received shocking news. Ed…
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Are You Mistaking Activity for Action?
One of the things I’ve observed about some organizations and leadership teams that I’ve coached and consulted with is that they often mistake a flurry of activity for deliberate action, but these aren’t necessarily the same things. To illustrate this point, consider the following thoughts from a programmer and writer, who goes by the name…
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The Things We Miss
I recently attended the funeral of a friend’s father, in which my friend began his public remembrances with these words… “These are not tears of despair – because we are filled with hope. And these are not tears of hopelessness – because we have faith. The reason there are tears is simply because we will…
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The Leadership Superpower You’re Overlooking
This is a great reminder from my friends at Edge Mentoring… In the fast-paced world of leadership, it’s easy to get caught up in goals, KPIs, and the next big challenge. But at the heart of every high-performing team is something deeper—a sense of value and belonging. Leadership isn’t just about strategy and execution—it’s about…
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Joyful Outsiders
I found this book to be a very helpful guide for Christians who want to approach their place in this world with a missional mentality… Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture by Patrick Miller & Keith Simon. “You probably feel more like an outsider in our culture today than you…
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