SUPERCHARGE YOUR CAREER GROWTH

Navigate career transitions, earn promotions, and plan your long-term career with a trusted online career coach and advisor at CoreTactic.

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Trusted By Hundreds of Professionals

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Clients Coached

Coaching Quote

“Each person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, a little coaching, and the greatest things can happen.” — Pete Carroll

What Is Career Coaching?

Career coaching is a personalized partnership designed to help you achieve professional fulfillment and success. With online coaching, you don't have to navigate life's challenges on your own—your coach is in your corner to guide, support, and empower you.

Whether you're looking to transition careers, accelerate your growth in your current role, or develop greater leadership skills, a professional career coach provides the objective expertise, accountability, and strategic guidance to help you reach your goals faster and with greater confidence.

At CoreTactic, we focus on delivering tangible results through practical strategies, industry insights, and personalized action plans. Our coaching goes beyond generic advice to address your unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations.

Our Career Coaching Services

We offer comprehensive support across all aspects of your professional development

Career Transitions

Whether you're looking to switch jobs, change fields, or transform your whole career outlook, we help you make the transition with clarity and confidence.

Career Advancement

Put your career on the fast track and earn promotions quickly with proven strategies to increase your visibility, impact, and leadership presence.

Career Planning

Map out your professional journey with strategic goal-setting, skills development planning, and a clear roadmap for long-term success.

Personal Branding

Develop a compelling professional brand through optimized resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview coaching that showcases your unique value.

Performance Optimization

Enhance your workplace effectiveness, overcome challenges, and develop strategies to exceed expectations in your current role.

Leadership Development

Build essential leadership capabilities to effectively manage teams, drive organizational change, and advance to executive positions.

How Career Coaching Works

Our proven process delivers transformative results through personalized guidance

Discovery

We begin with a complimentary consultation to understand your goals, challenges, and aspirations.

Assessment

We analyze your current situation, identify strengths, and determine areas for growth and development.

Strategy

Together, we create a customized action plan with clear milestones to achieve your professional goals.

Implementation

Regular coaching sessions provide guidance, accountability, and support as you execute your plan.

What Our Clients Say

Real stories from professionals who've transformed their careers with CoreTactic

Nick guided me through valuable tools and resources to assist my job search and present myself to more industry-focused roles.

Hunter Dlin

Career Transition Client

Nick is incredibly generous with his time and advice. He gave me honest, constructive feedback on my resume and even cleaned it up to make it more impactful and recruiter-friendly. You can tell he genuinely wants to help.

Naveen Gajendran

Resume Client

My experience with Nick was nothing short of amazing. Throughout the entire process of job search to offer acceptance he was very helpful and attentive to my every need. His guidance, network and expertise were invaluable.

Cody Koeplin

Job Search Client

When I first talked to Nick I was in a bad place, but after 2 sessions I had a plan and felt a sense of confidence again. He saved my career.

Samantha

Los Angeles, CA

Meet Nick Rustad

With over 25 years of leadership experience in corporate America, Nick has turned his career challenges into a mission to help others succeed. As the co-founder and chief coach of CoreTactic, he provides a personal approach to career changes and professional growth.

Nick's expertise has been sought by prestigious organizations including The Pillsbury Company, Accenture, Perficient, Faegre Baker Daniels, LifeTouch, UCare, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, General Mills, and numerous other companies.

MBA from The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) & Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Personally mentored over 2,500 clients from diverse backgrounds

Best-selling author and professional speaker

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is career coaching different from career counseling?

Career coaching focuses on actionable strategies and accountability for achieving specific professional goals, while career counseling typically explores interests, aptitudes, and psychological factors affecting career choices. Our coaching is results-oriented, helping you navigate transitions, overcome obstacles, and accelerate your progress toward defined career objectives.

How long does it take to see results from career coaching?

Many clients report immediate benefits in terms of clarity and confidence after just 1–2 sessions. For tangible career outcomes like job offers or promotions, results typically emerge within 3–6 months of consistent coaching and implementation of strategies. The pace of progress depends on your goals, starting point, and level of commitment to taking action between sessions.

How do online coaching sessions work?

Our online coaching sessions are conducted via Zoom, providing the same personalized attention as in-person meetings with added convenience. Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes long and include targeted discussion, strategy development, and accountability planning. All sessions are recorded for your reference, and we provide supplemental resources and action items between meetings.

What makes CoreTactic different from other coaching services?

CoreTactic offers a unique combination of corporate leadership experience, practical business acumen, and emotional intelligence. Our comprehensive approach integrates career coaching, personal branding, leadership development, and network access—all under one roof. We also provide extensive resources, tools, and ongoing support beyond scheduled sessions, ensuring continuous progress toward your goals.

Can I cancel my coaching program if it's not a good fit?

Yes, all our coaching programs can be canceled at any time. We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee on your initial purchase if you determine it's not the right fit. We stand behind our coaching quality and are committed to your satisfaction and success.