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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Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
The other night my family watched the 25th anniversary concert of Les Miserables, and one of the songs that gets to me every time I hear it is “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables.” It’s the song Marius sings after he learns that he alone has survived the battle for revolution in France. In addition to…
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Give Me a Word…
This prayer was written early Sunday morning as I searched for a word to share with my congregation regarding the events on Saturday in Charlottesville, VA. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Oh, Lord, as I sit here in the dark of my office reflecting on yet another ugly incident of blatant racism and hatred that has captured the attention…
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10 Rules of Respect
Yesterday, in his 2017 Global Leadership Summit opening talk, Bill Hybels listed out “10 Rules of Respect” that every leader ought to exhibit in his or her life. As you read over the list do these three things: (1) evaluate yourself, (2) think through how you can implement these rules in your life and organization,…
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My Office Smells Like Apples!
I have a little refrigerator in my office that I haven’t used in awhile, so when I opened it up today I was surprised to find a bag of apples in there. I had obviously forgotten about them, and they were in a mild state of decay – and they smelled. Their smell is strong.…
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Sharing Jesus Without Freaking Out
I recently finished Alvin Reid’s book entitled Sharing Jesus Without Freaking Out: Evangelism The Way You Were Born To Do It, and it is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to share the gospel of Christ with others. I am constantly striving to improve my ability to communicate the gospel with…
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