The Instructor (Terry Cook)
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| 05 May 2022 | Short lessons #5 - Don't choose the cheap old man: Robin Bates | 00:06:19 | |||||
The public perception of driving instructors isn't always great. In this short lesson Robin Bates explains why he had a poor view of driving instructors, until he met a certain charming ADI. Listen to the full episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e984e2c5-f931-4591-b64f-8a43a9faeb24 Find Robin here: https://www.coachingforgeeks.com/ For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 16 May 2021 | EV's and why he'd rather walk than drive a manual car - Rob Cooling | 01:13:21 | |||||
Rob Cooling is an EV enthusiast and expert and, in this episode, he shares his knowledge explaining why EV's are the future and how we get to that future. Rob also shares his experiences within the driving instructor industry, including how his learning experience impacted the way the teaches now. Rob explains how he smoothly transitioned from manual to electric and why he'd never drive a manual car again. We are also joined by Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective to give us a round up of all the latest ADI news. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 05 Nov 2023 | LIVE at the Expo - Driving instructor presentations | 01:31:18 | |||||
There's not one, but two driving instructor presentations on this episode. Both were recorded live at the Intelligent Instructor & ADINJC Expo. Plus we talk to the man behind it all, Richard Storrs, to find out how they're revamping next year and what he thinks of my suggestion that the DVSA don't headline. Find out more from the contributors here: For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 15 Aug 2024 | Short Lessons #30 - The relationship with the DVSA | 00:07:17 | |||||
Welcome to The Instructor Podcast Short Lessons – in these bite-sized episodes I dive back into the archives and pull out a nugget of information or inspiration to get you thinking – today we’re heading back to March 2022 as I'm joined by Lynne Barrie of the ADINJC, Peter Harvey from MSA and Carley Brookfield of the DIA – in this clip, we’re discussing the relationship that the associations (collectively known as NASP) have with the DVSA. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 09 Aug 2021 | The Green Room #2 - DVSA price increases, an industry exodus and epic rants. | 01:00:42 | |||||
All the latest news and opinions from within the driving instructor industry in this weekly episode of 'The Green Room.' Today I'm joined by Bob Morton as we discuss the hot topic of the DVSA increasing prices and should they have increased it even more? Also on the menu are:
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| 08 Aug 2024 | Short Lessons #29 - The Problem with Paper | 00:11:12 | |||||
Welcome to The Instructor Podcast Short Lessons – in these bite-sized episodes I dive back into the archives and pull out a nugget of information or inspiration to get you thinking – today we’re heading back to March 2022 as I'm joined by the founders of GoRoadie and MyDriveTime, respectively, Michael Carr and Dan Hill – in this clip we’re comparing the use of paper diaries to diary management apps. Listen to the full episode here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 24 Oct 2021 | How to fix the posture problem - With Rich Morley | 01:01:11 | |||||
For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Richard Morley is an internal lever Tai Chi instructor, a breath work specialist, mediation guru, author of 3 books and all round great guy! In this episode Rich explains how the bad posture we have from sitting in a car all day actually affects us in both the short, and long term. Rich also talks us through what we can do to improve it and reduce the damage. We also cover:
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| 19 Nov 2023 | Social media shouldn't add to your stress levels | 00:59:52 | |||||
Laura Joyce has helped some of the top driving schools grow their brands, and now she's here to work with you. We take an overview of ADI social media, including:
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| 05 May 2024 | Everything you need to know about Graduated Driving Licences | 00:57:12 | |||||
Lucy Straker, the campaign manager for Brake, joins us to brake (get it?) down Graduated Diving Licences. We discuss:
We also take a look at Brake, what they do, and what they have to offer ADIs. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 15 Dec 2024 | TikTok Tips for Driving Instructors - How to Go Viral without Clickbait | 01:05:40 | |||||
Get ready to dive into the world of social media for driving instructors with Keanan LA and Terry Cook. This conversation highlights the importance of utilizing platforms like TikTok to engage with younger audiences and promote road safety in a fun and relatable way. Keanan shares his journey from actor to road safety presenter, emphasizing that creating engaging content doesn't require perfection; it's about being authentic and enjoying the process. The discussion also covers practical tips for beginners, such as leveraging trending content and managing online comments, ensuring that instructors can confidently navigate the digital landscape. As they explore the balance between creativity and strategy, you'll discover valuable insights to elevate your own social media game while keeping the tone light and humorous. Season 9 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by MyDriveTime, the industry's premium, award-winning business management app. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel To elevate your skills as a driving instructor, consider exploring our Premium subscription, where you'll discover top-notch training and some of the industry's finest trainers, featuring:
The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms: Keanan LA and Terry Cook dive into the dynamic world of social media in the latest instalment of the Instructor Podcast, specifically focusing on the impactful platform of TikTok. They explore the strategies driving engagement and the delicate balance between creating viral content without veering into clickbait territory. Keanan, who has become a prominent figure in road safety via engaging videos, shares his journey from presenting educational content to leveraging his expertise in the realm of social media. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity in content creation, emphasizing that instructors should strive to express their true selves rather than mimic trending styles that may not align with their message. This episode serves as a valuable resource for driving instructors looking to enhance their digital presence and connect with a younger audience, offering practical tips on how to craft relatable, informative, and entertaining... | |||||||
| 05 Jun 2022 | Everybody deserves a little self indulgence | 00:57:10 | |||||
That's a wrap folks... season three comes to an end with a cracking little episode talking all about my favorite thing: The Instructor Podcast. These wrap up episodes always do better than I expect and I really enjoy reflecting back on, what has been a fantastic season bring driving instructors plenty of information and inspiration. But it's not just me... I'm joined by Bob Morton, Michael Carr and Lee Spary, all of whom are bigger supporters of the show and they join me to explain why they backed the show with their business, offering Premium subscribers a tasty discount. Take the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/221543568100044 You can find Bob Morton at Client Centred Learning, Michael Carr at GoRoadie Pro and Lee Spary at the ADI doctor or PDI doctor. You can also donate to Lee's charity here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 02 Oct 2021 | NASP and ADINJC chair, Lynne Barrie. | 00:57:42 | |||||
For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! 10 year chair of the ADINJC and current chair of NASP, Lynne Barrie joins me on this special episode on The Instructor Podcast as we delve into who NASP actually are. The National Associations Strategic Partnership are the 'steering group for national approved driving instructor associations.' We talk NASP and more including: - Who are NASP? - NASP's position and reactions to standard checks being tied to pass rates. - Communications with the DVSA. - Should ORDIT training be mandatory for trainers? - Why safeguarding should be prioritized. - The scrapping of B+E tests. You can find out more about NASP and the ADIJNC here: Don't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 10 Jun 2021 | Marketing for driving instructors - Amanda Leek | 01:14:28 | |||||
In this episode we get some brilliant words of wisdom for marketing expert Amanda Leek. We discuss the importance of building relationships and trust. We talk about how what we say online can affect the type of person that inquires with us. We also speak about the importance of reviews. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 31 May 2024 | The Green Room #40 - It's more than just CPD... | 01:26:00 | |||||
It's the big 40 for The Green Room!! Regular co-host Chris Bensted joins me to discuss all the news and goings on from within our driving instructor world, with a particular focus on some events over the last month. We finish up with a discussion about CPD. Topics include:
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| 30 Nov 2023 | Green Room #35 - What do you love about the driving instructor industry? | 01:12:37 | |||||
Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collectives joins me to discuss the latest news, including:
We also look at what we love about the driving instructor industry, reflecting on comments made from members of The Instructor Podcast Facebook group. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 30 Nov 2022 | The Green Room #24 - Striking Examiners, Standard checks and the end of the BLR. | 01:38:41 | |||||
It's a news heavy episode of The Green Room this months as we discuss:
The DITC's Chris Bensted joins me to cover all the above. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 18 Dec 2022 | The Pupil Perspective | 01:12:19 | |||||
Join Terry Cook as he dives deep into the learner's perspective on driving lessons with former students Charlotte Parker and Julia Feeric. This episode emphasizes the importance of communication between instructors and learners, highlighting how a strong rapport can significantly enhance the learning experience. Both guests share their insights on what makes a driving instructor effective, from being approachable to creating a positive atmosphere during lessons. They discuss the impact of private practice and the necessity of feeling comfortable enough to express concerns, which is crucial for building confidence behind the wheel. With a blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, this conversation offers valuable takeaways for both driving instructors and learners alike, all wrapped in a light-hearted and playful tone that keeps things engaging. I'm joined by two former students as they discuss their experience learning to drive and share some valuable insights from a pupils perspective including:
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It's the one year anniversary of The Instructor Podcast! Of course there's a bonus episode to mark the occasion and who better to join me than the first ever guest: Bob Morton. I asked in my Facebook group what advice would you offer to those considering a career as an ADI. Myself and Bob reflect on the answers and share our thoughts!. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 04 Dec 2022 | Students with additional needs - how driving instructors can help | 00:58:19 | |||||
How would you help a student with additional needs? Whether physical or mental, students with additional needs can be a daunting a challenge for a driving instructor. Fortunately we have wonderful people like Emma Hallett who are willing to offer some words of wisdom. We discuss:
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| 01 Jul 2021 | GoRoadie, GoRoadie Pro! GoRoadie, GoRoadie Pro! | 00:43:02 | |||||
GoRoadie have been creating a brand new diary app for driving instructors and we're joined by Michael Carr who tells us all about it. The app has some great features, is quick and efficient to use and everything can be done via the app. No need to switch between apps and browsers. GoRoadie Pro also has a fantastic price structure and has a month's free trial. I've had the pleasure of playing with this app for a while now and I'm thoroughly impressed. It's a must for all driving instructors. It has all the simplicity and ease of a paper diary, while delivering all the features of an online one. If you're an ADI, check out the free trial. To check out and download the app, head here: https://www.goroadie.com/pro You can find more about GoRoadie and all their excellent products here: Website - https://www.goroadie.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goroadieuk/ For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 30 Apr 2022 | Green Room #18 - How can we promote safe driving for life? | 01:26:25 | |||||
We kick of the episode discussing how we can promote safe driving for life, so that more people than just driving instructors buy into it, swiftly followed up by looking at how we can make becoming an ADI an actual career path rather than just something people fall into. There's also some news around driving tests and provisional licences. Points of discussion include:
In this episode I'm joined by Chris Bensted and Sarah Baldock. Find Chris at the DITC Follow Sarah on Instagram For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 07 Apr 2024 | How can ADI's use DriveFit with their students? | 01:22:06 | |||||
Every season I release an episode (or two!) from the Premium vault into the public feed. Today is this day. Back in December I created a '12 days of Christmas series' and one of the guests was Dr Liz Box who joined me to discuss DriveFit and Vision Zero. Following on from that I've included an edition of 'Episode Dissection' where Stewart Lochrie joins me as we talk road safety and coaching. Enjoy. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 06 Feb 2025 | Mini-Casts #2: Phil Cowley and Will Stewart | 00:35:27 | |||||
Today, we’re diving into the wild world of driving school marketing! Our guests, Phil Cowley and Will Stewart, are here to shake things up and share some fresh ideas that’ll get those student inquiries rolling in like a well-oiled engine. Phil kicks things off by reminiscing about the days of “buy one, get one free” lessons and how the game has changed post-COVID. Spoiler alert: it’s all about standing out in a crowded market now! We chat about the power of social media, the magic of community engagement, and even sprinkle in some fun tips like leveraging your students as your biggest cheerleaders. So buckle up, because we’re about to shift gears and rev up your marketing game! Get a FREE week's trial with The Instructor Premium! For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms: Diving into the vibrant world of driving instruction, we explore the clever marketing tactics that can help your driving school stand out in a crowded market. Phil Cowley spills the beans on what’s working post-COVID, revealing how the landscape has changed from the old buy-one-get-one-free deals to a more genuine approach to attracting students. We discuss the magic of social media and how regularly posting engaging content—like driving tips or funny anecdotes—can keep your school top of mind for potential learners. Get ready to discover how to harness the power of local partnerships... | |||||||
| 22 Sep 2021 | The Green Room #8 - Is the driving test an objective measure of what we do? | 00:34:09 | |||||
This is a short version of the Green Room, for the full episode, check out https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor Gareth Marchant is the latest instructor to join me in The Green Room as we discuss all the latest goings on in the driving instructor world! Gareth is a 22 year veteran of the industry who worked as secretary and vice chair of The Driving Instructor Scottish Council and one of the founder members of NASP. As such he's excellently placed to share his thoughts on a host of topics including:
You can find Gareth: https://www.facebook.com/MarchantSchoolofMotoring https://marchdrive.co.uk/ You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 08 Mar 2022 | International Women's Day - #BreakTheBias | 00:47:21 | |||||
This episode of The Instructor Podcast sees a take over from Emma Cottington, for International Women's Day. Joined by Steph Davies and Deb Jordan here's some of the things we cover:
We really enjoyed taking over the podcast for this episode, sharing our experiences and how we feel its evolved in the time we have been instructors. How we have overcome some criticism and competition but mostly how we feel no different for being women in this environment, we are supported, encouraged and flourish right where we are by everyone around us! The driver training industry really is a great place to be. Links: Emma: www.thelearnerdriverlogbook.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/thelearnerdriverlogbook Deb: North west Blood bikes donation pages: https://nwbb-lancs.org/donate.php Steph: https://www.facebook.com/Neon.Coaching.Steph for life, business and goal coaching For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/premium - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 10 Apr 2022 | It's ok to talk about cancer - With Keith 'Woody' Woodward | 01:05:55 | |||||
Driving instructors aren't always the healthiest bunch. We spend a lot of time sat down, couped up, often eating crap and not getting the exercise we should. Today Keith 'Woody' Woodward, shares his experience with his own health issues, notably Cancer. We discuss:
For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... You can donate to Woody's Just Giving page here. Check out Woody's blog here. Join his Facebook group for people who have cancer here. For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 24 Dec 2023 | Deaf Culture and working with deaf students | 01:09:36 | |||||
Fiona McMeekin shares knowledge and raises awareness about working with deaf learners including:
Fiona clearly has a passion for what she does and her enthusiasm is infectious. You can find Fiona on Facebook Check of the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips Podcast here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 30 Sep 2023 | The Green Room #33 - Is Twenty Plenty? | 01:34:10 | |||||
The Green Room returns as we tackle all the important topics, including:
We also tackle some of the latest news, while Terry expresses his desire to avoid becoming a grumpy old man! Click here for more info about the BLR Choir For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 06 Nov 2022 | The Big Learner Relay with Lou Walsh & Amy Cullen | 00:48:58 | |||||
It's all about the Big Learner Relay as I'm joined by BLR supremo Lou Walsh and behind the scenes legend Amy Cullen. You can also find this years BLR them song by Chris Bensted at the end of the episode. Donate to the Big Learner Relay. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 24 Mar 2024 | Why hands-free phones are just as dangerous as using a handheld phone | 01:07:23 | |||||
Professor Gemma Briggs, Head of Discipline and Professor of Applied Cognitive Psychology joins me to discuss distracted driving, particularly using hands-free phones. We also delve into why multitasking isn't a thing, self-enhancement bias, and how to get the message across. You can contact Gemma - gemma.briggs@open.ac.uk Reach the Open University here Access the online interactive activity on OpenLearn here Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 29 Sep 2021 | The Green Room #9 - Examiners strike, should we? With Chris Bensted | 00:42:09 | |||||
This is a shortened version of the Green Room, for the full 90 minute episode and a load of extra content, check out The Instructor Podcast Premium at https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor Chris Bensted of The DITC joins me to discuss the latest goings on from within the industry with the main focus being on the decision of driving examiners striking. We discuss how this will affect driving instructors and driving tests. We also throw up ideas of how we can make the best of this situation. We cover plenty of other topics too, including:
You can find Chris: https://linktr.ee/TheDITC You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 05 Jul 2021 | Ticking the Queer Box with the DITC. | 00:54:39 | |||||
It's an instructor podcast first as I'm joined by Chris Bensted, G Sabini-Roberts and Robin Jakumeit for my first ever podcast four way! In the episode we talk about the Queer Box and the DITC, discussing why they decided to team up and why the Queer Box is a must for all driving instructors. We also look at some of the changes already taking place within the driving instructor industry and what we can do to better facilitate those changes. These include companies like GoRoadie giving people the option to select pronouns on their new diary management system and driving instructors adding LGTBQ+ flags to their websites. And if you hang about to the end, you get to hear me go a quite an impressive rant! You can follow the Queer Box on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thequeerbox Or check out the Website here: https://thequeerbox.co.uk/ But if you're a driving instructor, head over to the DITC here: https://theditc.co.uk/ as you'll get quite an impressive discount as a DITC member. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 05 Dec 2021 | The DITC with Ian Brett and Chis Bensted | 01:22:11 | |||||
The Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective continues to evolve and expand and I'm joined by the founders, Ian and Chris to discuss the past, present and future. We cover:
You can find the DITC here: https://theditc.co.uk/ For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 31 Mar 2022 | The Green Room #17 - The rising cost of living/working as a driving instructor | 01:05:29 | |||||
The simple act of staying alive is becoming more expensive by the day, especially for driving instructors as fuel prices soar. I'm joined by Bob Morton and Chris Bensted as we discuss:
For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Bob Morton runs Client Centred Learning, one of the tip resources for driving instructors looking to improve. Find it here: https://clientcentredlearning.co.uk/ (Reminder that if you sign up to The Instructor Podcast Premium, you get a £10 discount on Bob's CCL) Chris Bensted is a professional middle man and co-founder of the DITC, the sign posting platform for the industry. Find it here: https://theditc.co.uk/ For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 09 Apr 2023 | What impact can sleep have on driving instructors and driving lessons? | 01:07:56 | |||||
Do driving instructors need to have better conversations with learners about the effects of lack of sleep on driving? Sleep expert, Hayley Field, joins us to discuss this very topic. You can find Hayley's website here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 01 Jan 2025 | The Green Room #46: Driving Instructor 2024 in Review - Part 2 | 01:13:55 | |||||
Chris Bensted, Tom Stenson, and Stewart Lochrie join me in Part Two of our review of 2024. We take a look at all the news from the socind half of the year, plus I ask for some fails, wins, and industry highlights, and we share some very special Instructor Podcast awards. Links from the show: For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 17 Oct 2021 | Expo experts and the positive side of the driving instructor industry. | 00:51:16 | |||||
For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! A slightly different show on this episode as I'm joined by not one, but twelve guests! Yes, I was in Coventry for the Instructor expo and I managed to grab chats with some awesome people. I also take the opportunity to talk about the positive side of the industry, What are the things we can actually celebrate? I really appreciated the following people and businesses chatting with me:
Don't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 18 Jun 2021 | ProjectEDWARD - James Luckhurst | 00:24:56 | |||||
Every Day Without A Road Death. That's the aim of the acronym ProjectEDWARD and I'm joined by its creator, James Luckhurst who shares the goals behind the project and what they are doing to help make roads safer. James also discusses his new podcast, which you can find at https://projectedward.org/ or by searching on your platform of choice. You can follow ProjectEDWARD on social media via: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEDWARDRoadSafety Twitter - https://twitter.com/ProjectEdward Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectedward/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectedward/ For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 06 Jun 2021 | Driving Instructor Development | 01:00:56 | |||||
Today we're joined by fellow driving instrcutor and podcaster Mick Knowles, who give us a wonderful insght into his past and how that shaped him. He also shares how he uses his past experoences to his advantages in his current endevours. Mick shares some great stories around how he's helped people learm to drive that other instructors had simply given up on.He also has some words of wisdom for anyone looking to start a new venture. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Green Room #39 - How many instructors is too many? | 01:20:39 | |||||
With growing numbers of ADIs and PDIs, how will this affect driving instructors overall? Chris Bensted (The DITC) joins me to discuss, plus:
Key links from the show: National Highways response to Panorama Just Giving link - (Created by Les Hopkinson for ADIs) Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 10 Nov 2024 | Lean on Tech: Self-Care Strategies for the Busy Driving Instructor | 00:57:14 | |||||
Driving instructors often juggle multiple responsibilities, and in this episode, we explore how technology can serve as a vital tool for self-care. Pascale Poppins joins Terry Cook to discuss practical ways instructors can automate processes, manage client pipelines, and reduce stress using tech solutions. From setting up automated responses to creating personalised welcome videos for new learners, these strategies enhance the client experience and give instructors more time to breathe and recharge. The conversation dives into the importance of collecting meaningful testimonials and how to leverage them effectively, ensuring that instructors maintain a positive image even when busy. With a playful tone and plenty of actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for any driving instructor looking to improve their work-life balance while fostering better connections with their clients. Check out the The Instructor Podcast/Pascale Poppins page. Season 9 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by MyDriveTime, the industry's premium, award-winning business management app. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel To elevate your skills as a driving instructor, consider exploring our Premium subscription, where you'll discover top-notch training and some of the industry's finest trainers, featuring:
The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms: Terry Cook and Pascale Poppins engage in a compelling conversation about the role of technology in promoting self-care among driving instructors. The episode highlights the pressing need for instructors to adopt tech solutions that not only streamline their operations but also enhance their mental well-being. Pascale articulates how embracing technology can transform daily frustrations into manageable tasks, allowing instructors to focus on their primary mission—teaching and supporting their students. By implementing automation tools, instructors can create efficient workflows that minimize stress and maximize productivity, essentially redefining their relationship with technology as one of... | |||||||
| 31 Mar 2024 | Caitlin's Campaign | 00:48:54 | |||||
On the 14th of July 2017, Caitlin was killed as a passenger in a fatal road traffic collision on a rural road in Cumbria, at the young age of 18. Today I'm joined by Caitlin's mum, Sharron, the voice behind Caitlin's Campaign and the push for Graduated Driving Licences. You can find Sharron on LinkedIn Find out more from Caitlin's Campaign here. (This is the correct link) Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 21 Apr 2022 | Short lessons #3 - The mentor mindset: Keir Wotherspoon | 00:04:17 | |||||
Another midweek boost of inspiration and information as we listen to Keir Wotherspoon explain the benefits of a mentor mindset. Listen to the full episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0e603e3f-d9f6-4207-9c4c-934a4d8c4898 For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 25 May 2023 | Short Lesson #20 - NASP, The DVSA, and the Standards Check fiasco | 00:06:51 | |||||
Lynne Barrie was Chair of NASP in October 2021 and she joined me to discuss the overhaul to the way Standard Checks were being delivered by the DVSA. Check out the full episode here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 03 Dec 2023 | Mirrors, Signal, Podcast? | 01:17:09 | |||||
Part of the ethos behind The Instructor Podcast has always been to showcase services, products, and people, that are beneficial to the driving instructor industry. And that theme continues today as I'm joined by Mirrors, Signal, Podcast host, Josh Holleran. We discuss:
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| 03 Apr 2022 | Driving with Confidence | 00:50:22 | |||||
Driving instructors and podcasting are two of my favorite things to talk about, so when I spotted a new podcast for learner drivers, I had to get them on the show! The Driving Confidence podcast is hosted by Kev and Tracey Field and does exactly what it states - helps boost confidence and reduce nerves around driving and the driving test. You can find the Confident drivers website with free resources here: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/ You can find the Confident Drivers Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/ For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 25 Dec 2022 | Top Tips for Driving Instructors in 2023 | 00:38:23 | |||||
It's the last episode of Season four and its released on Christmas day, so I'm joined by a few very special guests to offer driving instructors a collection of tips for 2023. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 03 Oct 2021 | Thoughts on the driving instructor industry with Lou Walsh. | 01:03:07 | |||||
For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! Lou Walsh joins me to discuss the driving instructor industry and some of the key areas within it. Wecover a broad range of topics, including:
You can find Lou: The Big Learner Relay website: http://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ Part 3/Standards check CPD: https://driving-instructor.site/ Go Green driving instructor training: https://www.gogreendrivinginstructortraining.co.uk/ Join up for the GoRoadie Webinar: https://www.goroadie.com/webinars Don't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 19 May 2024 | The Big Picture, and ADIs role within it | 01:26:51 | |||||
Ian Edwards spent 15+ years as an ADI before moving into the academic road safety sector. He's one of the people behind the Hermes project, which gave us Client Centred Learning. We tackle Client Centred Learning, along with the GDE Matrix, the Safe System and the ADIs role within it. Ian.Edwards@drivingsloutions.com Season 7 is sponsored by Bright Coaching Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 27 Mar 2022 | NASP and the three associations that make it | 01:01:37 | |||||
It's not often you get the three chair people of NASP in the same place for a public conversation, but today I'm lucky to be joined by Carly Brookfield of The Driving Instructors Association (DIA), Lynne Barrie of the Approved Driving Instructors National Joint Council (ADINJC) and Peter Harvey or The Motor Schools Association of Great Britain (MSAGB). We cover a variety of topics, including:
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The National Associations Strategic Partnership is a representative body focused on promoting the interests of Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs). It is formed of representatives of the three main membership associations for driver trainers in the UK. Our aim is to protect and promote the interests of professional drivers trainers and help support the profession in its goals to improve driving standards and road safety in the UK. You can find NASP here: https://n-a-s-p.co.uk/ The Motor Schools Association of Great Britain (MSA GB) is one of the longest established national bodies for driver trainers in the world, having started back in 1935 just before the introduction of the driving test, it is the senior trade association for driver trainers in Britain. The association provides members with information both electronically and in print. You can find the MSAGB here: https://msagb.com/ The DIA is more than just a membership — it’s a community of over 15,000 ADIs and driving instruction experts, all working to improve the industry together. They have close links with policy and decision makers in road safety and driver training, so that their members’ can seek real answers to their concerns. You can find the DIA here: https://www.driving.org/ The ADINJC is a national association run by ADIs on a not-for-profit basis. We work tirelessly to inform, represent and support our members, and to promote the interests of our profession. Find the ADINJC here: https://www.adinjc.org.uk/ The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including... | |||||||
| 26 Sep 2024 | Short Lessons #31 - Is the Driving Instructor Profession evolving to help pupils? | 00:08:13 | |||||
Welcome to The Instructor Podcast Short Lessons – in these bite-sized episodes I dive back into the archives and pull out a nugget of information or inspiration to get you thinking – today we’re heading back to March 2022 as I'm joined by Tracey and Kev Field who are talking about the way in which the industry has evolved to help and embrace pupils. Listen to the full episode here For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 08 Aug 2021 | Be the Boss of your driving school - Carl Reader | 01:03:18 | |||||
A truly thought provoking episode with Carl Reader as we discuss a host of topics affecting driving schools and small businesses. We discuss the importance of actually running your business in a manner that suits you, whether that's being happy as a sole trader or expanding into different areas. We also cover the importance of having a target market and how by trying to talk to everyone, we actually talk to no one. Carl is a best selling author and we cover his most recent book, Boss it, including why he didn;t narate it himself, despite also having a podcast by the same name. You can follow Carl here: https://www.carlreader.com/ https://twitter.com/CarlReader https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlreader/ For additional content or ways to support the show, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ Website - https://www.tcdrive.co.uk/#/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 16 Jun 2022 | The best of the Green Room: Episodes 1-10 | 03:36:40 | |||||
This may be the best thing I've ever done! Over 14 hours of quality audio condescended into one tasty little 3.5 hour episode for your listening pleasure. I was joined by 7 guests, all featured, including:
Genuinely interested to see if you enjoy this episode and would like more of this ilk. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 15 Sep 2024 | In Conversation with... Laura Morris - Part Six: Training | 01:12:53 | |||||
Has CPD become toxic? What defines training? Is The Instructor Podcast training? All questions Laura Morris and I debate on the last episode of this season. Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In Conversation With...' You can find GoGreen here, and join Lou's PDI group here. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel To become an even more awesome driving instructor, be sure to check out our Premium subscription here you'll find some of the best training and trainers in the industry, including:
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| 30 Dec 2023 | Green Room #36 - 2023 in Review (Part One): Failures, Successes, and DVSA Wisdom | 00:55:16 | |||||
As this edition was over 2 hours long, it seemed wise to split it into two parts, so here's part one of my conversation with Chris Bensted, Stewart Lochrie, and Tom Stenson. You can find more from the guys here: For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 04 May 2023 | Short Lesson #17 - Do you love your job enough to be the best at it? | 00:05:51 | |||||
Way back in season two, I was joined by the awesome Jess Soto and this is a short clip from that episode where she explains the way she approaches being assessed. You can check out the full episode here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 31 May 2022 | The Green Room #19 - The DVSA has a plan, and how ADI's can help learners with the theory test | 01:00:42 | |||||
Plenty of news on this months edition on The Green Room as the DITC's Chris Bensted joins me. The first half of the show see's us discuss:
While in the second half of the show we look at the theory test and what we, as driving instructors can do to support our learners. Oddly, the answer isn't to just hand them a copy of The Highway code. You can find Chris Bensted's theory test presentation here. You can find the 5 Minute Theory Podcast here. The DITC are bringing together information, guidance and changes affecting driver training. Uniting instructors, products and support. If you need a question answered, these are your people. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 27 Oct 2022 | Short lesson #12 - What is self sabotage: Shabnam Rajah | 00:05:06 | |||||
It's another midweek boost of inspiration and information as we dive way back into season two, to get some words of wisdom from Shabnam Rajah. As always, you get the episodes early. You can check out the full episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/694b528f-0ca3-4569-a3ab-73236da8d9f9 For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 30 Apr 2023 | The PDI Perspective on Networking, Conferences and the Driving Instructor Industry | 00:58:44 | |||||
Season 5 continues with a look at networking, conferences, and the driving instructor industry through the eyes of a PDI – Laura Joyce, who is also a social media and marketing expert. We also have interviews with guests from the Intelligent Instructor conference including Driving School TV and KIT magazine. Check out Laura on Instagram here For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 06 Oct 2021 | The Green Room #10 with ADINJC Welsh ambassador Richard Spiers | 00:37:59 | |||||
This is a shortened version of the Green Room, for the full episode and a load of extra content, check out The Instructor Podcast Premium at https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor Richard Spiers is the Welsh ambassador for the ADINJC and he joins me to discuss a variety of topics including?
You can find Richard here: www.instructortrainingonline.co.uk PDI Help and Advice - https://www.facebook.com/groups/827728187714033/ Driver and Instructor Training - https://www.facebook.com/groups/420040012721501/ You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 25 Apr 2021 | Shift Gears: The DITC's Blueprint for Better Driving Instructors | 01:30:33 | |||||
Today, we’re diving into the thrilling world of the Driver Instructor Training Collective (DITC) with the amazing Chris Bensted! This episode is all about how the DITC is shaking things up for driving instructors by creating a vibrant community where we can all connect, share tips, and raise our game. Chris spills the tea on the awesome benefits that come from being a part of this collective, from networking opportunities to valuable resources that can help us level up our teaching skills. Plus, we chat about his aspirations for the DITC and how it aims to be a platform that truly supports instructors in their journey. So buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride full of insights and fun! Chris covers a wide range of topics within this episode including the problems with running the first ever Facebook group for driving instructors, how he handles negativity and how the way we use language can affect the way our students learn. He also discusses the DITC in depth, explaining what it's there for, how it came about and where it's heading. Find the DITC's website: https://theditc.co.uk/ Find the DITC's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheDITC For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 30 Mar 2024 | Green Room #38 - A Love(day) letter to the industry | 01:32:37 | |||||
Topics on this month's Green Room include:
There's also quite an impressive 7-minute rant from me, regular guest Chri Bensted despairs at the current plight of Part 3 tests, and we look at the influx of ex-examiners and ponder if they're having a positive effect. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 08 May 2022 | The Standards check checklist with Chris Bensted | 00:47:19 | |||||
The Standards check checklist - A bit of a different episode this week as I offer your an episode that was previously exclusive to The Instructor Podcast Premium. Chris Bensted of The DITC joins me to discuss the 3rd competency of the standards check 'Were the practice areas suitable?' This is an excellent resource for both PDI's and ADI's to help them not just with their part 3 or standards check, but to also help improve the quality of their drivign lessons. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 10 Apr 2021 | Coaching for driving instructors - Bob Morton | 01:07:31 | |||||
On this episode, I speak with coaching advocate and guru Bob Morton. We discuss why we should be using nonjudgmental terms and avoid the use of words like mistakes, better, and wrong. We also spend time discussing what driving instructors can do to improve their personal and professional standards, how we compare to the school of Mum and Dad, and there's even a special mention to Alan Shearer! You can find Bob Morton: Client centered learning website: https://clientcentredlearning.co.uk/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1118231874978314 For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 15 May 2024 | Short Lesson #27 - A Bob Morton Masterclass | 00:07:13 | |||||
Back in February, we recorded a live Q&A with Bob Morton, this Short Lesson contains 7 minutes of an absolute Bob Masterclass. Mel Judd had just stated she didn't have a question, yet Bob got a heap of information with some excellent questions. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 06 Mar 2022 | Who's really the snowflake? With Diane Hall & Chris Allsopp | 01:11:50 | |||||
It's season 3!! And what better way to kick off the show than with Diane Hall and Chris Allsopp as we dive into the snowflake generation. We discuss:
For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/premium - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! Diane Hall is an advanced Thought Field Therapist and an ADI with 20 years experience. Diane has helped 100's of learner drivers and driving instructors conquer their fears and manage their nerves. Chris Allsopp is a psychotherapist with 20 years experience with CAMHS (Children and Adult Mental Health Services). Chris is also a qualified driving instructor. You can find more from from Diane and Chris here: https://testbuddy.app/drivinginstructor If you would like to appear on the show or make a request for a guest You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Six 4 Sixty #2 | 00:54:34 | |||||
We're back with the second edition of Six 4 Sixty as I'm joined by my regular team of ADI Avengers: Phil Cowley, Neil Wightman, Lee Spary, Emma Cottington, Chris Bensted, and Bob Morton. They tackle six questions submitted by members of The Instructor Podcast Facebook group. Here are the questions and their approximate time stamp:
Watch the video version hereYou can find the ADI Avengers in the following places:
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| 09 Oct 2022 | Should you request a standards check, even if you don't need one? | 00:48:22 | |||||
Despite not hitting the triggers set by the DVSA, Phil requested a standards check and asked if he could join me on the podcast to share his experience. I was more than happy to oblige. It's definitely an episode that driving instructors as we discuss:
We also get Phil's ultimate driving song that helped him pass the standards check, can listen to The Instructor's Spotify playlist here. You can watch Phil's breakdown video here. Check out Phil's website and YouTube channels. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 01 May 2022 | Do you need the ADI Doctor? | 01:02:08 | |||||
Lee Spary makes his second appearance on the show to talk about the journey he has been on and how it has lead him to become the ADI/PDI doctor. Lee also has a remarkable offer for all of you Premium members: From 1st May, you'll receive a 50% discount on all of his online services. This is a very generous offer and exclusive to Premium members of The Instructor Podcast. You can find the doctor: For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 19 Dec 2021 | Reviews, previews and premium | 01:02:51 | |||||
That's a wrap! Season two is complete and I'll continue to indulge myself with a season wrap up episode where I discuss whats changed, the new features and what's to come. I'm also joined my Chris Bensted and Kev Brock who share their thoughts. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 29 Oct 2023 | The future's Bright, the future's Coaching! | 01:11:18 | |||||
The Instructor Podcast returns for season six with Bright Coaching's Stewart Lochrie. We dive into the world of coaching for driving instructors as we discuss:
We also take an in-depth look at Bright Coaching and the new accredited qualification for ADIs in Coaching, Behavioural Change, and Driver Psychology. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 29 Aug 2021 | An Insight to Drive - Kathy Higgins | 01:04:24 | |||||
For additional content early and add free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! There's plenty covered in this episode with driving school owner and best selling author Kathy Higgins. We cover the release of her new book - An Insight to drive and a whole host of other topics including:
You can buy Kathy's book here - https://insight2drive.co.uk/home/an-insight-to-drive-buy-the-book Don't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ Website - https://www.tcdrive.co.uk/#/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 31 Dec 2024 | The Green Room #46: Driving Instructors 2024 in Review - Part One | 01:02:58 | |||||
As we wrap up 2024, this episode of the Instructor Podcast takes a reflective look at the year's highs and lows within the driving instructor industry. The main focus is on the positive strides made in embracing road safety and the increasing collaboration among trainers, ADIs, and PDIs. Guests Stewart Lochrie, Chris Bensted, and Tom Stenson share their insights, highlighting the influx of enthusiastic younger instructors eager to make their mark. With a blend of humour and candid conversation, this episode showcases the community's growth and the exciting potential for the future of driver education. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Links from the show: For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 27 Apr 2023 | Green Room #28 - Live on stage (and in a car!) | 00:54:36 | |||||
This episode was recorded live at the Kempton conference on the 23rd April 2023. I'm joined by regular guest Chris Bensted as we take a look at how we can be the best driving instructor we can be. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 16 Apr 2023 | How driving instructors can create and utilise a business plan | 00:50:59 | |||||
Former ADI, current Bookkeeper and author, Dave Shannon joins me to discuss some of the fundamentals of running your driving school as a business, whether that's as part of a franchise, solo or owning a multi car driving school. You can find more from Dave Shannon here. Buy 'Are you ready for business' here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 17 Dec 2023 | Six 4 Sixty #3 - The ADI Avengers get a new member! | 00:54:06 | |||||
We're back with the third edition of Six 4 Sixty as I'm joined by my regular team of ADI Avengers: Phil Cowley, Neil Wightman, Lee Spary, Emma Cottington, Chris Bensted, and super substitute Kev Field. They tackle six questions submitted by members of The Instructor Podcast Facebook group. Here are the questions:
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| 15 Nov 2023 | Short Lesson #24 - It could be having a f*cking spa day | 00:08:26 | |||||
I'm back with another Short Lesson - a clip from a previous podcast to give you a bitesize boost of information and inspiration. Today it's Emma Mellor as she explains what she means by wellbeing It could be a fucking spa day! Listen to the full episode here. You can find Emma's website - https://emmamellor.com/ and on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wellbeingwithoutthewank You can buy 'The little book of self love' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HQBRYK8/ For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 09 Feb 2025 | The New National Driving School that's Supporting Driving Instructors | 00:39:37 | |||||
We're diving into a super exciting chat about a brand new national driving school that’s all about giving instructors the support they truly deserve. Check out the Supprt Facebook page Phil Cowley and Diana Todd swing by to spill the tea on their fresh venture, aptly named Support Driving School, and let me tell you, it’s not just a catchy name! These two are on a mission to create an army of driving instructors who are ready to revolutionize road safety. Imagine a whole crew of instructors, trained, supported, and motivated to make a real difference on the roads – sounds pretty epic, right? We’re here to chat about their vision, the community vibes they’re building, and how they plan to rock the driving instructor world together – so buckle up, because this ride is going to be a blast! For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms: Picture this: a dynamic trio takes centre stage on the Instructor Podcast, where Terry Cook, Phil Cowley, and Diana Todd are on a mission to shake up the driving school scene! They’ve launched a brand new national driving school, aptly named Support Driving School, aimed at giving a high five to instructors everywhere. This isn't just about passing tests; it’s about creating a community of driving instructors who are passionate about road safety, growth, and support. Terry, the jolly northern host, dives straight into a fun and insightful discussion about what inspired Phil to take the leap. Spoiler alert: it’s all about making a difference! Phil recounts how, instead of whining about the lack of support for driving instructors, he decided to roll up his sleeves and build something... | |||||||
| 28 Jul 2022 | The DVSA talk driving test waiting times, mock tests and more... | 01:24:11 | |||||
A first for The Instructor Podcast as I'm joined by DVSA assistant chief driving examiner, Graham O'Brien. We tackle some key topics affecting ADI's including:
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| 17 Apr 2021 | Personal and professional growth - Keir Wotherspoon | 01:12:51 | |||||
In this episode we cover the broad topic of personal and professional growth. We hit a wide range of points including:
You can find Keir on Facebook and Instagram or check out his website: https://www.keirwotherspoon.com For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 10 Oct 2021 | Why we should still be promoting our business, with Peter Garbacz | 01:12:49 | |||||
For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! I'm joined by expert of all things video editing, content creation, podcasting and multimedia, Peter Garbacz! We delve into why it's important for driving schools to keep creating content, even when we have a surplus of custom, like now. We also cover such topics as: - The best resources for creating video content. - How to better use those pass pictures. - Why video is more important than ever. - Becoming a social justice warrior. - Why no comments doesn't equate to no engagement. - And more... You can find Peter at https://www.petergarbacz.com/ Don't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 03 Nov 2021 | The Green Room #11 - CPD and should we pay for it? With Leigh Brookes. | 00:19:00 | |||||
For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... The Green Room is back and this week were talking about a topic that keeps rearing it head within the industry - CPD and should we be paying for it? My guest on this episode is ADINJC governing committee member, Leigh Brookes and we discuss:
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| 10 Apr 2024 | The misconceptions behind coaching as an ADI | 00:53:09 | |||||
It's the 3 year anniversaary of The Instructor Podcast, so of course there's a bonus episode, and of course, it features the first ever guest, Bob Morton. We take a deep dive into the misconceptions behind coaching as an ADI/PDI and why it's misunderstood. This episode was recorded live in The Instructor Podcast Facebook group. Find more from Bob here. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 08 Dec 2021 | Peri-menopause with Annie Gendron | 00:35:39 | |||||
Annie Gendron joins to discuss peri-menopause, how it affects business owners such as driving instructors and her podcast on the topic. Peri-menopause is a subject that has been swept under the carpet for too long and I'm delighted to see Annie starting the conversion, aimed specifically at business owners. After all, we don't get paid for time off! So how can we deal with it? Annie has some words of wisdom, but don't just rely on this short bonus episode, listen to Annie's podcast - Brain on strike. You can find Annie: Beacons - https://beacons.ai/brainonstrike IG - https://www.instagram.com/anniegendron_co Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brainonstrike For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 01 Sep 2021 | The Green Room #5 - Opinions, facts, standards and charity walks. | 00:35:14 | |||||
Graham Hooper is the latest to join me on The Green Room couch as we cover a whole host of topics, including:
This is a short version of the Green Room, for the full 85 minute episode, check out https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor You can donate to Graham's charity walk here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Graham-Hooper1?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=Graham-Hooper1&utm_campaign=pfp-whatsapp&utm_term=4648585c0a7d4be693542a0fb4ed63cf&fbclid=IwAR2clPH7k6y7zu7PaIA_r6rBilTvWzNe5bguq0ll_NhocjAq0aY06fK62gM And you can find him on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/grahamhooperadi Tri coaching FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/255519074479132 You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ Website - https://www.tcdrive.co.uk/#/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 29 Sep 2024 | The Green Room #43 - Be More Garry | 01:44:30 | |||||
his week on The Green Room Terry and Chris dive into the latest report from the DVSA including looking at test waiting times. Pay per mile is also discussed, along with whether wearing an Instructor Podcast t-shirt could help your chances of passing a Part 3 test. We also wrap up the listener questions from last month and finish by breaking down who we'd like to watch at the Expo. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 05 Apr 2022 | Short lessons #1 - Who sets the lesson goal: Bob Morton | 00:06:23 | |||||
For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Short lessons dives back into an older episode and offers a short burst of information. Aimed to give you a short weekday boost of inspiration, these will appear on Patreon early and more regularly that the regular podcast feed. Today Bob Morton discusses who sets the agenda for the lesson and why. You can find Bob at Client Centred Learning. For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 22 Jun 2023 | Short Lesson #23 - What health problems sitting down all day can cause, and how we can fix it | 00:05:03 | |||||
Sign up for The Instructor Newsletter Richard Morley is an international-level Tai Chi instructor, a breath work specialist, a mediation guru, and all round great guy! Back in October of 2021, Rich joined me on the podcast to talk about the posture problem and how we can solve it. Listen to the full episode here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 26 May 2024 | Do Something | 01:43:07 | |||||
We take a look at some of the key points from the last few months and explore what driving instructors can do to bring road safety into their driving schools. Stewart Lochrie joins me for this in-depth reflection. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 09 Jan 2025 | Short Lesson #32 - Did the trainer identify the pupil's learning goals and needs | 00:09:26 | |||||
Welcome to The Instructor Podcast Short Lessons – in these bite-sized episodes I dive back into the archives and pull out a nugget of information or inspiration to get you thinking – today we’re heading back to September of 2021 and we’re digging into an Instructor Podcast Premium episode – The Standards Check Checklist – Ray Seagrave was the guest as we took a deep dive into “Did the trainer identify the pupil’s learning goals and needs” Listen to the full episode here For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 10 Apr 2023 | Happy anniversary - a dissection of the first ever episode of The Instructor Podcast | 00:36:31 | |||||
As The Instructor Podcast hits it's 2 year anniversary, I'm releasing a very special episode from my Premium collection where I went back and directed the very first episode of the show. Joined by Premium members and industry legend Bob Morton, this is a must listen for driving instructors. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 14 Apr 2022 | Short lessons #2 - Should we only rely on referrals: Amanda Leek | 00:05:42 | |||||
For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... Short lessons dives back into an older episode and offers a short burst of information. Aimed to give you a short weekday boost of inspiration, these will appear on Patreon early and more regularly that the regular podcast feed. Today Amanda Leek explains why we shouldn't only be relying on referrals. For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 01 Aug 2021 | How Mindfulness can help you drive, teach and reduce stress. - San Harper | 01:15:46 | |||||
Mindfulness is growing as more and more people become aware of it, including being discussed in schools. San Harper joins me in this episode to discuss how practicing mindfulness can help driving instructors in all aspects of their lives. San shares how her pupils find it so helpful that if she ever forgets, they ask her about it at the start of the lesson. San also gives some great examples of how it's helped her students in surprising ways. But as well as helping learners, mindfulness can also help us. Whether that's making us a bit more calm and focused on driving lessons, helping us control our nerves before a standards check or just enabling us to have a more relaxed and stress free life. You can follow/contact San in the following places: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Guildofmindfuldrivertrainers LindedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/guild-of-mindful-driver-trainers/ Website - https://www.guildmdt.com/ For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 15 Sep 2024 | In Conversation with... Laura Morris - Part Five: Failure | 01:03:35 | |||||
Failure! What does it mean, how do we handle it, and where have we failed? These are just some of the points I dive into with Laura Morris on this episode. Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers. Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In Conversation With...' You can find GoGreen here, and join Lou's PDI group here. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel To become an even more awesome driving instructor, be sure to check out our Premium subscription here you'll find some of the best training and trainers in the industry, including:
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| 14 Nov 2021 | Standard checks, business development and more! | 02:11:06 | |||||
For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs and access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... In September, GoRoadie produced their first quarterly webinar featuring: - Howard Floyd - Bob Morton - Chris Bensted - Micahel Carr - And me, Terry Cook! GoRoadie have provided the audio version, (The video version will be available on The Instructor Podcast Premium!) so if you missed it, or want to listen again, you can now listen at your leisure! We talk for over two hours covering a range of industry specific topics delivering some quality CPD so enjoy! Be sure to check out https://www.goroadie.com/ And vote in the GoRoadie awards here: https://www.goroadie.com/awards For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/ And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/ | |||||||
| 31 May 2023 | The Green Room #29 - This Podcast is Awesome | 01:12:51 | |||||
Recorded LIVE in front of a lovely bunch of Premium members, Chris Bensted of The Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective joins me to discuss some key topics, including:
You can find the NASP report here You can find the ADAS website here Time stamps: Triggers - 2.50 NASP - 17.50 Standards Check - 54.40 For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 23 Apr 2023 | Coaching & Questioning Techniques for Driving Instructors (Re-Release) | 01:09:11 | |||||
So you've discovered all 125+ episodes of The Instructor Podcast and you don't know where to start. Well, I have good news... I am working my way through the early episodes, re-editing and re-releasing to help those who've joined this awesome party a bit late. I aim to re-release one every month or two. Usually, these shows will be released as bonus episodes, but as I'm at the Kempton Conference on Sunday 23rd, I can't give the episode the love and attention it requires, so would be unfair on a guest. So today we take a look at some coaching and questioning techniques for driving instructors. Enjoy. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:
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| 28 Feb 2023 | The Green Room #26 - How successful were the DVSA in 2022? | 01:10:28 | |||||
The Green Room is back! I'm joined by Chris Bensted of the DITC as we reflect on all the latest news, including:
We also discuss the difference between A and B grades and whether they have any impact on driving lessons. You can check out the Ice event here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 23 Oct 2022 | The Standards check checklist with Emma Cottington | 00:55:44 | |||||
It's all about the Standards check this week as I dive into The Instructor Podcast Premium catalogue to bring you a cracking edition of my Standards check checklist as ADI/PDI Trainer Emma Cottington joins me to discuss 'Was the trainer aware of the surroundings and the pupils actions' As always, we look at who we should be taking, top tips for the standard check/part 3 and a deep look into the competency. If you've enjoyed this episode, you can sign up for more Premium content here. You can find Emma here, and check out her learner driver logbook here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more... For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's of extra content, including:
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| 01 Aug 2021 | Confidence, self care and witchcraft. - Shabnam Rajah | 01:06:13 | |||||
What's stopping you taking that next step in your business? Whether it's hiring driving instructors or creating your own YouTube channel for your driving school, something is holding you back. Shabnam Rajah is here to explain that it might just be your subconscious. Shabnam gives easy to relate to examples of how we self sabotage and give some key advice on what we can do to overcome this. She also discusses how the way we speak to ourselves plays a massive role in how successful we are at achieving our goals. With deep insights explaining how the brain has a conversation with the mind, followed up with my butchering of the English language, this is a must listen for anyone looking to grow their business or develop as a person. You can follow/contact Shabnam in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shabnamrajah.hypno Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shabnamrajah/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shabnamrajah/ For additional content or ways to support the show, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor You can contact us or follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/ | |||||||