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The Instructor

Holding a mirror up the the driver training industry, to help driving instructors run better and more profitable businesses as well as improving as instructors. I talk with a variety of experts, leaders, innovators and game changers to harness their knowledge and see how we can apply that to our business. If you share the same passion for personal and professional development as me and my guests, then this podcast can help you make the changes you need to become a better instructor and business

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01:06:13

Confidence, self care and witchcraft. - Shabnam Rajah

The Instructor ·

2021/08/01

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

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01:15:46

How Mindfulness can help you drive, teach and reduce...

The Instructor ·

2021/08/01

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

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54:39

Ticking the Queer Box with the DITC.

The Instructor ·

2021/07/05

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

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43:02

GoRoadie, GoRoadie Pro! GoRoadie, GoRoadie Pro!

The Instructor ·

2021/07/01

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

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57:57

Stop! It's Terry time!

The Instructor ·

2021/06/26

As a bonus episode to season one, I decided to takeover my own show and share my thoughts on podcasting, the excellent guests that joined me and the industry as a whole.I hope that by listening you can take some inspiration and go create something you enjoy.But, to help steer this ship and avoid too much rambling, I asked a very special guest to join me a my guest host for the show, and luckily for me the wonderful Emma Morgan agreed.You can check out Emma's own podcast here:

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01:02:28

Treat your driving school like a business - Dino...

The Instructor ·

2021/06/20

Want to build a BETTER business, one where you feel like you're in control of the path you're on and where you're headed?There's no better feeling than seeing yourself make progress in your business every week.This week we're joined by Dino Tartaglia as we discuss the importance of treating your business as a business, taking the best approach to marketing and who to assess your prices - tip, you can probably increase them!Check out The Excellerator, our coaching programme that helps you take the

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24:56

ProjectEDWARD - James Luckhurst

The Instructor ·

2021/06/18

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/ProjectEDWARDRoadSafetyTwitter - https://twitter.com/ProjectEdwardInstagram -

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01:25:50

Better health, better business, better driving school...

The Instructor ·

2021/06/13

Hayley Field joins us in this episode to provide some wonderful insights into how entrepreneurs, business owners and, in particular, driving instructors can improve their health. She offers some top advice on what to eat and when, why we should make sure we stay hydrated and why there's always room for a Mars bar!Hayley also explains the importance of steps and how we can fit them into our daily routines.You can get more access to Hayley via:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/foodninjatvFacebook -

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01:14:28

Marketing for driving instructors - Amanda Leek

The Instructor ·

2021/06/10

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

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01:00:56

Driving Instructor Development

The Instructor ·

2021/06/06

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

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42:53

DITC and NASP - Q&A

The Instructor ·

2021/06/01

A special bonus episode provided by Chris Bensted of the DITC where he relays the Q&A he undertook with NASP. Some of the topics covered were:The lack of practical test availability.Changes to the theory test booking system.The pressure on ADI's.Intensive course providers.Standard check timings.Cancellation apps.Vocational testing.If you need to contact the DVSA the best emails to use are:General ADI/PDI enquireries - padi@dvsa.gov.ukTo request your crystal report - OMI@dvsa.gov.ukYou can also

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01:08:55

Coaching, confidence, comedy and wrestling! - Chris...

The Instructor ·

2021/05/30

Recording podcasts is super fun! Especially when you have someone as enthusiastic as Chris Brooker who joins me on this episode to discuss confidence and comfort zones.Chris is a comedian, compere and wrestling promo coach, and shares stories of how he found the courage to change career course during the pandemic. He talks about overcoming impostor syndrome and failure. Chris also explains how he reasoned with himself to put up his prices and gives an impassioned speech on how he takes time to stop

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54:10

How driving schools can be better allys for the...

The Instructor ·

2021/05/23

Today we are joined my G Sabini-Roberts, who shares some wonderful insights into how small businesses such as driving schools can be better allies for the LGTBQ+ community and why it's important to let your customers know that you're a safe space for people. G is also a branding genius, so if you're considering re branding, be sure to check them out.Find more about The Queer Box here: https://thequeerbox.co.uk/We are also joined by Chris Bensted of the DITC who, despite it being a quiet week brings

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01:13:21

EV's and why he'd rather walk than drive a manual car...

The Instructor ·

2021/05/16

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

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01:17:55

Why writing your driving instructor book is important

The Instructor ·

2021/05/09

Mitali is a best selling author in 4 different countries with the book - The freedom master plan.In this episode she shares insight into her experience learning to drive and how dyspraxia made her stop driving. Mitali also shares her thoughts on her instructor and how that shaped her view of the industry. We discuss the idea of being an entrepreneur and how it relates to different roles. We also talk in depth about her book, how she stepped out her comfort zone to write it and why more people should

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01:14:49

Embracing Failure, Self-Care, and Stepping Out of...

The Instructor ·

2021/05/02

Robin Bates is the overlord at Coaching for Geeks and he joins us today to discuss self care and how it applies to driving instructors. We discuss the importance of routines and how they can help us relax at the end of the day, how to find out what we actually enjoy doing and how to make time for it. We speak about the need to make hay while the sun shines, but not to overwork and risk burn out.Robin also shares some examples of how he's stepped out of his comfort zone and some of the success it

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01:30:33

The Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective -...

The Instructor ·

2021/04/25

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 discuses 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/TheDITCFor more information on The Instructor

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01:12:51

Personal and professional growth - Keir Wotherspoon

The Instructor ·

2021/04/17

In this episode we cover the broad topic of personal and professional growth. We hit a wide range of points including:Being unique and your business standing out within a crowd.Adopting a role model mindset.Creating a niche.Being a positive disruption within an industry.Why you should take, and pay, for development.You can find Keir on Facebook and Instagram or check out his website: https://www.keirwotherspoon.comFor more information on The Instructor Podcast visit

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01:07:31

Coaching for driving instructors - Bob Morton

The Instructor ·

2021/04/10

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:

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