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At CoreTactic, we coach the best and brightest on their journey towards meaningful and fulfilling careers and business goals. Transition your career, start a new business, find fulfillment, and get ahead with a professional coach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are new to career coaching or business coaching, take a read through our FAQ

What is professional coaching?

Coaching is an iterative, targeted, interactive process designed to facilitate concrete changes in performance—and bottom-line results. At CoreTactic we help clients achieve their goals through powerful conversations that are intended to inspire new thinking, perceptions and behavior that actualize your potential, improve your performance, create focus and directional clarity, support the achievement of your personal and professional goals, and enhance the quality of your life.

What is the objective of a coaching engagement?

The objective is to focus on your potential (your unrealized ability, capacity or possibility) by leveraging your strengths, uncovering what’s in your way, and targeting the areas you are most interested in addressing to help you reach your goals more effectively.

Can I change through coaching?

Yes, you can. We’ve seen many clients change in powerful ways. And they’ve likely had ambitions, goals, concerns and challenges that are similar to yours. Coaching can be the catalyst to profoundly shift the trajectory of your life, enabling you to change the quality of your life and the direction of your career in ways you never dreamed of.

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What about confidentiality? Will my information be safe?

YES, what happens in our sessions stays in our sessions.

We fully understand the value of your trust, and we take every precaution to safeguard it. We will provide you with a detailed description of the ethical code that governs every client-coach relationship we enter. This document not only places our standards before you in plain text, but also codifies our commitment to you, the client, and your progress.

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How often would I meet with my coach?

We meet with clients once a week. Through many years of experience and testing of different time frames, we’ve found that this frequency yields the greatest returns in terms of change. Meeting once a week offers time for reflection and application of learning between sessions, while maintaining the momentum of our work together.

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How do I meet with my coach?

CoreTactic provides virtual online coaching throughout the US and into Canada. We are also located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and can meet face to face if desired.

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How long does the coaching process take?

The time frame can vary greatly and depends on a wide range of factors: your goal(s), your commitment and openness to change, your capacity for introspection, your circumstances, how quickly and thoughtfully you complete homework assignments, and other unique factors.

We have individuals who come in for a very brief engagement (e.g., one mock interview coaching session). We have others who come in focused on one goal, achieve that goal, and begin work on another goal and then another. Those individuals who partner with us in multiple capacities and for multiple goals work with us for a year or more.

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What if I want to end my coaching engagement?

You may choose to terminate work at any time, although it is helpful for your coach to have a week’s notice in order to prepare a final session that focuses on review and closure. Ultimately, that decision is up to you.

What is the difference between therapy and coaching?

The differences between coaching and psychotherapy are:

  1. Coaches focus on the future. Therapists focus on the past.

  2. Coaches center their work around the belief that clients are healthy. Therapists utilize a framework that is based on pathology and illness.Coaches work with the conscious mind. Therapists work with the unconscious mind.

  3. Coaches’ work is often time-limited with specific desired behavioral outcomes. Therapists’ work is open-ended with “understanding” as the primary objective.

  4. Coaches work in person, as well as over the phone. Therapists usually work in person only.

    There are similarities between coaching and psychotherapy as well.

    They are:

    -Both are concerned with making concrete changes in your emotional state and life.

    -Both work to understand the self-limiting beliefs or behavior caused by thoughts and emotions that you may or may not be aware of.

    -Both practices help you grow, change and master your emotions.

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Can you provide an example of a time you helped a client develop their leadership skills? What specific strategies or exercises did you use?

As a career coach with 25 years of experience at CoreTactic (https://coretactic.net) helping highly motivated professionals find fulfillment, I recently worked with a Director of Human Resources at an automotive company in Los Angeles who was struggling to read people and understand their underlying motivations.

Through our coaching sessions, we identified that confidence was the core issue affecting his leadership capabilities. We developed a strategy that included regular coaching calls where we would analyze specific workplace situations and break down interpersonal dynamics. Together, we brainstormed leadership approaches and professional solutions to scenarios he encountered. We also performed a SWOT analysis and write up a RACI model to highlight not on the strengths and weaknesses of his team, but also who was responsible, accountable, consulted and informed.

The key to our success was creating a structured plan focused on building his confidence through practical exercises and real-world application. As a result of our work together, he has transformed into a highly effective People Officer who can confidently navigate complex workplace relationships and lead his team more effectively. This case exemplifies how targeted leadership coaching, combined with patience and careful observation, can help professionals overcome their challenges and reach their full potential.

Cross-platform social media management comes with its challenges. What is one specific challenge you've overcome, and how did you address it successfully? Share the lessons learned from navigating this particular hurdle.

Based on my experience working with business clients at CoreTactic, (https://ghl.coretactic.net) struggling with fragmented social media management, one significant challenge I've addressed was helping clients overcome the complexity of managing multiple platforms while maintaining consistent messaging and data tracking. This challenge became particularly evident when working with a client who was juggling various point solutions for their social media operations, leading to scattered customer data and inconsistent engagement.

Through implementing HighLevel's all-in-one platform, we consolidated their social media management into a single, cohesive system. The key solution involved setting up automated workflows that ensured consistent messaging across channels while maintaining real-time analytics tracking. This integration eliminated data silos and reduced their team's manual workload by 15-20 hours per week.

The main lesson learned was that efficiency in cross-platform social media management isn't just about having multiple tools - it's about having the right integrated system that allows for unified data management and consistent customer engagement across all channels. This approach not only streamlined their operations but also led to a 30-40% increase in engagement rates within the first three months. If you would like to attend our free webinar demo of Go HighLevel, from a customer's perspective. Here is a link to register: https://saas.coretactic.net

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What tool do you use to create landing pages for PPC campaigns? Why do you recommend it?

We use HighLevel for creating landing pages for PPC campaigns because it offers a comprehensive solution that integrates seamlessly with our entire marketing ecosystem. The platform's landing page builder stands out for several key reasons:

First, HighLevel's landing page system allows for rapid deployment of conversion-optimized pages without requiring technical expertise. This means we can quickly test different designs and messaging to maximize our PPC campaign performance. The built-in analytics provide immediate insights into page performance, allowing us to make data-driven optimizations in real time.

What truly sets HighLevel apart is its integration with the complete marketing automation suite. When someone lands on our pages, their information flows directly into our CRM, triggering automated follow-up sequences across multiple channels. This seamless integration has helped our clients achieve 30-40% higher conversion rates compared to using standalone landing page tools.

For businesses looking to learn more about maximizing their PPC campaigns with HighLevel, we're hosting a detailed walkthrough webinar on December 5th from 11:30am-1:00pm CST. During this session, I'll demonstrate how we've helped clients double their monthly profit from $5K to $10K using these integrated tools and strategies.

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Professional Development: How CoreTactic Transforms Careers Across North America

In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, finding the right career coach and guidance has become more crucial than ever. CoreTactic has emerged as a leading provider of comprehensive career and leadership development services across the United States and Canada, offering transformative solutions for professionals at every stage of their journey.

Career Coach Services: Your Partner in Professional Evolution

At CoreTactic, we understand that every professional's journey is unique. Our team of experienced career coaches works one-on-one with clients to create personalized development plans that align with their specific goals and aspirations. Whether you're seeking a complete career change or looking to advance within your current industry, our coaches provide the guidance and support needed to achieve your objectives.

Career Counseling: Beyond Traditional Advice

Our approach to career counseling goes far beyond traditional advice. We utilize data-driven assessments, market research, and years of industry expertise to provide actionable insights that help our clients make informed decisions about their professional futures. This comprehensive approach ensures that every career move is strategic and purposeful.

Career Goals: Setting and Achieving Your Professional Vision

Success begins with clearly defined goals. Our coaches work with clients to:

  • Identify and articulate specific career objectives
  • Create measurable milestones
  • Develop actionable plans for achievement
  • Track progress and adjust strategies as needed

Executive Coaching: Leading with Purpose and Vision

Our executive coaching programs are designed to help leaders maximize their potential and drive organizational success. We focus on developing crucial leadership competencies, enhancing decision-making abilities, and building the executive presence needed to succeed at the highest levels of business.

Career Development: A Holistic Approach to Professional Growth

CoreTactic's career development programs integrate multiple components to ensure comprehensive professional growth.

Leadership Development

Our leadership development initiatives help professionals at all levels enhance their ability to:

  • Lead teams effectively
  • Make strategic decisions
  • Navigate complex organizational challenges
  • Build and maintain high-performing teams

Ready to Transform Your Career?

Contact CoreTactic today to begin your professional transformation journey.

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How many of these feelings do you experience on a regular basis? Have you thought, "I need to find a career coach."

  • Low self-confidence, self-doubt, or imposter syndrome.

  • Discontent, even pure unhappiness, with your current job.

  • Bored with your daily life, largely because of your career choice.

  • Desperate for a change, or a clear plan, that will lead to more career satisfaction.

  • Asking yourself what you’re doing with your life (and then self-deprecating into the thought of, is this forever?!)

  • I want to start a new business but have no idea what to do.

Was that a mental check, check, check?

I thought so #beenthere, but before you dive headfirst into another pint of ice cream, you can let out a sigh of relief because you’re in the right place to change your career trajectory and create a profession you LOVE.Yep, it’s possible and I’ll show you how!

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LIVING FOR THE WEEKEND IS NOT SUSTAINABLE

"Despite what you’ve been conned into believing, you can (and should) have a career that gives you a sense of purpose, autonomy, and relatedness." from Nick Rustad, Career Coach.

For some people, a job that pays the bills might be enough, but the truth is it’s not enough for you and it’ll never be enough. You’re far too ambitious to keep doing unfulfilling work for years to come—you need more, and that’s not a bad thing.

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We work within any industry, profession, or location in the U.S.

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Nick Rustad, Owner and Head Coach at CoreTactic. We specialize in Career Coaching, Business Coaching, Startup Coaching, Entrepreneur Coaching, online career coaching, HighLevel setup, and advertising management.

Many title and they all mean the same thing, I care about the change you are about to make.

1:1 COACHING

My coaching will challenge you to think about your future, in an objective way, leaving all past job experiences behind. I will give you the tools and strategies to determine your next best step whether that’s at your current job or a new career entirely. Together we’ll create a plan to narrow down what types of roles and companies you’d get the most fulfillment working for and then build the strategy to land those roles. This coaching has accountability baked in so you have consistent support and encouragement as you change the direction of 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 our eBooks.

  • Lifetime access to CoreTactic Completesm our online portal with training, templates, and worksheets to support you in your job search and career.

Unleash Your Brilliance.

At CoreTactic, we coach the best and brightest on their journey towards meaningful and fulfilling careers and business goals. Transition your career, start a new business, find fulfillment, and get ahead with a professional coach.

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