How Do You Know You are Coaching?

Several people have asked me recently – how do you know you are coaching and not just having a conversation or giving someone advice?

So I thought I’d share this list of Coaching Indicators.  Enjoy!

You know you are coaching if the other person says:

1. “That was a great question”.
2. “I never thought of that before”.
3. “That gives me an idea”.
4. “I think I know something I could try (or do)”.
5. “Thank you for letting me think that through”.