Helping leaders be their best

  • Gain clarity
  • Build skills
  • Accomplish goals
  • Process thoughts
  • Improve decision-making
  • Identify blind spots
  • Increase self-awareness
  • See new possibilities
  • Go further

– 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.

  • Calm after the Chaos of Christmas

    If you are in need of a “peaceful, easy feeling” after the craziness of the Christmas season, then take a few minutes (4:39 to be exact!) to listen to this song from Tim Hawkins:

  • Five on Friday

    Today I am praying for every person who reads this blog.  Thank you for reading; I am truly humbled and honored by the fact that you care what I think about anything:) I am praying that God will give you five specific things – the same things Paul asked God to give the Christians at…

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  • Born (A Christmas Poem)

    Born. That word is filled with promise and possibility. Born. It announces the existence of something or someone new. It proclaims, “I am here.” Born. It speaks of creation. It gives a nod to the miraculous. Born. It’s an experience common to all living things. Including Jesus, and… Because Jesus was born, I have a…

  • “…for he will save his people from their sins.”

    In Matthew 1:21 an angel of the Lord tells  Joseph that Mary will give birth to a son, and when she does, “you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” But how will Jesus do this? The following video from the great team at The Bible Project explains…

  • Five on Friday

    This week’s Five on Friday lists my 5 favorite books of the year.  I read a lot of books each year, so it’s hard to narrow the list down to only five books.  I also realize that the books I read may not be in most people’s “reading wheelhouse,” but for those few who are…

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