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
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Blog
Thoughts on leadership, coaching, church, and spirituality.
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A Smile for Your Monday
May this song put a smile on your face, remind you of the incredible gift of Jesus Christ, and inspire you to be a conduit of God’s blessings to the people around you today and this week…
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The Missing Piece
The other day my wife was at the house of some our friends when they were working on a puzzle. One of them had been looking for a certain puzzle piece for awhile and said to my wife, “If you find this piece, I’ll be your best friend.” In less than 30 seconds, my wife…
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Five on Friday
Here are my 5 recommendations for this week’s edition of “Five on Friday”… Blog Post Alameda’s Connections Minister, Payton Minzenmayer, recently finished his first year of full-time ministry. He has written an “open letter” to other young ministers that is well worth your time to read. Even if you’re not in ministry, this article will…
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Do You Really Want to Know?
Awhile back, a man who was visiting from out of town sat in on the Wednesday night Bible study that I facilitate. Once the class was over, he came up to me and introduced himself. Then he said, “Let me ask you a question.” “O.K.,” I said. “What happens to us after we die? I’ve…
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Be a Barnabas Today
Acts 9 tells the story of the unlikely conversion of Saul (whose name was changed to Paul) to Christ. When Saul tried to join the other Christ-followers in Jerusalem, they did not welcome him because they were still afraid of his well-earned reputation as a brutal persecutor of Christians. But a man named Barnabas (whose…
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