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
As Seen on These Podcasts (promotional images only)
Blog
Thoughts on leadership, coaching, church, and spirituality.
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“…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…
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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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The Man with the Pink Mohawk
On Monday I officiated the funeral of a 93-year-old woman who lived a quiet, normal life that revolved around home, family, and church. She was conservative, sweet, kind, generous, sincere, and faithful to her family and her God. She served others as an expression of her love for God, but her acts of service did…
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Why I Said “Not Interested”
So, has this ever happened to you? You get a phone call from a number you don’t recognize, but you answer it anyway. The person on the other end of the call says something like this: “May I speak with Charlie?” Since you’re not Charlie you say, “I’m sorry; you have the wrong number.” Then…
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Five on Friday
Today I’m sharing my five favorite Christmas ornaments. As a disclaimer, we have several ornaments with pictures of our kids that are among my favorites, but I’m not posting those here. So, here’s this week’s Five on Friday… Our family loves Walt Disney World! I had a lunch box like this when I was a…
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