LET'S FIX THAT
Maybe you've been passed over for promotions while watching less qualified colleagues advance.
Perhaps your skills aren't being recognized, your ideas aren't heard, or you're simply in the wrong role entirely.
The worst part?
You know you're capable of so much more, but you don't know how to make the leap.
Here's what I've learned after coaching over 2,500 professionals:
Feeling stuck isn't about lacking talent - it's about lacking the right strategy.
Hi, I'm Nick Rustad, and I have been exactly where you are. After 25+ years in corporate America, I know what it's like to feel undervalued and overlooked. But I also know the exact system that transforms careers and opens doors to opportunities you didn't even know existed.
As the founder of CoreTactic and a career coach who's helped thousands break free from unfulfilling jobs, I've developed a proprietary system that doesn't just get you interviews - it gets you offers for roles you're genuinely excited about.
We guide you to create resumes that are both human-friendly and ATS-compliant. That means optimizing with relevant keywords, using clean formatting, structuring sections for easy parsing, and tailoring each resume version for the job you’re applying to. Clients often see better recruiter response rates within weeks.
Life coaching focuses on your overall well-being, values, and fulfillment—not just work or income. Career coaching zeroes in on your job path and professional identity, while business coaching concentrates on growth and strategy. Life coaching integrates mindset, relationships, and purpose with your career and business path for lasting success.
We reduce risk by guiding you through market research, hypothesis testing, minimum viable product (MVP) design, financial modeling, and customer feedback loops. This process prevents wasted effort and ensures your business launches with data-driven confidence.
Results often include clearer direction, improved resumes and LinkedIn profiles, more interviews, stronger offers, and faster transitions. Many clients see tangible progress in 4–8 weeks, with momentum building significantly over 3–6 months.
For startups, we focus on idea validation, lean marketing, and MVP development. For established companies, we emphasize scaling, leadership, team building, and process optimization. Every coaching plan is tailored to your stage and challenges.
Yes. We use assessments, reflection exercises, and structured exploration to uncover strengths, patterns, and passions. From there, we identify practical, viable directions that align with your goals and lifestyle. You don’t need to have the answers when you start—just openness to explore.
Typically 1 coaching session per week (60–90 minutes) and 2–4 hours of focused work or reflection. This structure ensures steady progress without overwhelming your schedule, and we adapt to your availability and goals.
We establish key performance indicators (KPIs) such as job interviews, salary improvements, revenue growth, or milestone achievements. We also track qualitative shifts like confidence and clarity. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans adjusted to ensure measurable impact.
Yes. Many clients pursue both career and business goals simultaneously. For example, an executive might launch a side business while advancing in their corporate role. We adapt coaching focus as your priorities evolve.
We partner with mid-career professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and individuals seeking holistic success. If you’re ready to invest time, take consistent action, and want measurable results, you’ll find CoreTactic a strong fit. Transformation requires commitment, and we walk with you every step.
I'm Nick Rustad, and I've been exactly where you are. After 25+ years in corporate America, I know what it's like to feel undervalued and overlooked. But I also know the exact system that transforms careers and opens doors to opportunities you didn't even know existed.
As the founder of CoreTactic and a career coach who's helped thousands break free from unfulfilling jobs, I've developed a proprietary system that doesn't just get you interviews - it gets you offers for roles you're genuinely excited about.
1:1 Career Coaching with
Nick Rustad
My career coaching will help you look at your future in a new way. We will set aside past job experiences.
I will give you the tools and strategies to find your next best step. This could mean moving up in your current job or looking for a new career path. Together, we will make a plan to find the roles and companies that will make you happy. We will also create a strategy to help you get those jobs.
My coaching includes built-in accountability, ensuring you receive ongoing support and encouragement as you navigate your future.
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At CoreTactic, we believe that every individual's unique journey enriches our collective experience. Our mission is to change careers and businesses. Different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are key to innovation and success. Read our career coaching blog or business coaching blog to learn successful tactics.
We celebrate all kinds of human diversity. This includes race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. It also includes physical ability, religious beliefs, political views, and educational background. We are committed to inclusivity. It is part of how we coach, consult, and connect with others.