Nick Rustad, MBA, CSM, CSPO

CEO, CoreTactic

Nick combines 25 years of corporate leadership experience with practical business insight to help professionals and entrepreneurs transform their careers and companies. As founder and CEO of CoreTactic, he draws from his experience directing organizational changes and leading teams at companies like Perficient, Concurrency, and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

His approach to coaching stems from real-world experience managing multimillion-dollar initiatives and building high-performance teams. Having mentored over 2,500 professionals from emerging leaders to C-suite executives, Nick understands the challenges facing today's professionals and entrepreneurs. He focuses on creating practical solutions through strategic planning and authentic leadership development.

Nick's path from rural Minnesota to becoming an advisor for industry leaders has shaped his perspective on professional development. His own transition from corporate executive to founding CoreTactic gives him firsthand insight into career transformation and business building.

At CoreTactic, Nick leads a team of specialists who provide comprehensive support in executive leadership development, business strategy, personal branding, and business psychology. Their work focuses on delivering measurable results for clients seeking significant career or business growth.

Nick holds an Executive MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and maintains certifications in Scrum and project management. He regularly speaks on career development, business transformation, and leadership strategy.

For professionals and entrepreneurs looking to advance their careers or grow their businesses, Nick offers practical guidance backed by extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience.

EDUCATION

· Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, 2017

· Bachelor of Arts (BA), Organizational Behavior - The College of Saint Scholastica, 2014

CERTIFICATIONS

· Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)

· Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)

· Practical Guidance Assessment for Voice (Microsoft Teams Voice), 2022

· MB-901 - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals, 2020

· MS-900 - Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, 2020

· AZ-900 - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, 2019

· CLD277x: Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, 2019

· Lean Six Sigma, White Belt, 2012

· ITIL V3 Release, Control and Validation, 2012

· ITIL V3 Foundations, 2011

· ITIL V2 Foundations, 2006

Past Corporate Clients
· The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation· General Mills· Boston Scientific· Kohler· The Hazelden Betty Ford Center· Cretex – Medical Device· RSA· Accenture· LifeTouch· Capella University· ServiceNET· Anderson Consulting· Securian· Turo· Raytheon

Stressed? Frustrated with your career or business? I have been there!

Nick Rustad, Owner and Head Coach at CoreTactic

1:1 COACHING

My coaching will encourage you to focus on your future with a fresh perspective, setting aside past job experiences. I will provide you with the tools and strategies to identify your next best step, whether that means advancing in your current role or exploring a new career path. Together, we will develop a plan to discover the roles and companies that will bring you joy. We will also create a strategy to help you secure those positions. This coaching includes built-in accountability, ensuring you receive ongoing support and encouragement as you navigate your future.

1:1 Coaching Details:

We ask that you make a 3 month commitment to coaching. An easy button does not exist!
We have packages with 2 or 4 sessions per month.
Weekly assignments, journaling prompts, and activities that will move you toward your goals.
Resume & LinkedIn optimization support.
Access to our professional network.
A free copy of our journal, and eBooks.
You get lifetime access to CoreTactic Complete. This is our online portal with training, templates, and worksheets. It will help you in your job search and career.