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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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01:22:06

How can ADI's use DriveFit with their students?

The Instructor ·

2024/04/07

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 - Atraining company for Approved

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48:54

Caitlin's Campaign

The Instructor ·

2024/03/31

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 LinkedInFind out more from Caitlin's Campaign here. (This is the correct link)Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - Atraining company for Approved Driving Instructors and

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01:32:37

Green Room #38 - A Love(day) letter to the industry

The Instructor ·

2024/03/30

Topics on this month's Green Room include:The associationsLoveday's letter and poor responseDriving instructor DayThere'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 - Atraining company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast

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01:07:23

Why hands-free phones are just as dangerous as using...

The Instructor ·

2024/03/24

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.ukReach the Open University hereAccess the online interactive activity on OpenLearn hereSeason 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - Atraining company for

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01:00:49

Six 4 Sixty Live

The Instructor ·

2024/03/20

It's the 4th edition of Six 4 Sixty and the wonderful ADI Avengers have sixty seconds to answer a series of questions. Your Avengers are:Lee SparyPhil CowleyNeil WightmanBob MortonChris BenstedEmma CottingtonThis episode was recorded live in The Instructor Podcast Facebook groupFor 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

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01:10:38

Why don't ADIs embrace the road safety sector?

The Instructor ·

2024/03/17

And why doesn't the road safety sector embrace us?It's a fascinating question that I'm hoping to answer on this season of The Instructor Podcast, kicking off today with RoadPeace's Director of Communications, Rebecca Morris, as we discuss:The role of RoadPeaceHow driving instructors can utilise RoadPeace resourcesWhy we shouldn't use the term accident to describe a collisionI'm also joined by Stewart Lochrie for a brief chat as we take a more general look at road safety with driving tuition.I'm

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29:42

International Women's Day 2024 - Inspire Inclusion

The Instructor ·

2024/03/08

March 8th is International Women's Day* so we have a very special episode to inspire inclusion featuring friends of the show Laura Joyce and Sarah Baldock along with Debbie Hudson.The theme of this year's IWD is to Inspire Inclusion and you can find more information here.You can find more from today's hosts here:LauraSarahDebbie*For those asking, International Men's Day is November 19thFor more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content

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01:35:28

The Green Room #37 - The PDI Problem

The Instructor ·

2024/02/29

This month on the Green Room we're taking a look at the problem PDIs are facing booking part two and three tests, as well as looking at ways that ADIs can help the situations.Plus we take a look at all the latest news and hot topics.This month's guests are Chris Bensted and Laura Morris.Driving Instructor to Vision ZeroOne-Minute Tips for Driving InstructorsThe DITCGoGreenADI WalkBackLoveday's BlogFor more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For

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Short Lesson #26 - The Characteristics behind success

The Instructor ·

2024/02/14

We're mid-month, so it's time for another bonus 'Short Lesson' as I take a key moment from a previous episode to give you a bite-sized chunk of information and inspiration.Today we venture way back to Season Two and hear from Simon Hartley as he shares the characteristics behind success, and why driving instructors shouldn't shy away from the important role they play.Listen to the full episode here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For

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03:39:11

The Instructor Meginar #1 (August 2023)

The Instructor ·

2024/01/21

On August 3rd I hosted the first-ever Instructor Podcast Meginar which featured 9 awesome speakers delivering 20-minute presentations. To watch the video, head over to The Instructor Facebook group, but if you'd like to check out the audio, here you go, 3 hours of free personal and professional development. This is unedited audio in it's original format. Follow The Instructor Podcast's WhatsApp channel. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For

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01:12:37

Green Room #36 - 2023 in review (Part Two)

The Instructor ·

2024/01/01

The second part of our review of 2023 is here for your listening pleasure.Here's part two of my conversation with Chris Benstead, Stewart Lochrie, and Tom Stenson.You can find more from the guys here:ChrisStewartTomFor 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:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break

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01:05:39

ORDIT

The Instructor ·

2023/12/31

Finally.After six seasons, I've finally got around to discussing ORDIT, and who better to join me than Kev Field and Neil Wightman, founders of The ORDIT Academy.We discuss:What is ORDITIs there any point to itWho can/should take the trainingYou can find more from the ORDIT Academy here. Check out the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips PodcastFor more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out

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55:16

Green Room #36 - 2023 in Review (Part One): Failures,...

The Instructor ·

2023/12/30

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:ChrisStewartTomFor 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:Episodes on the Standards check and how to

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01:09:36

Deaf Culture and working with deaf students

The Instructor ·

2023/12/24

Fiona McMeekin shares knowledge and raises awareness about working with deaf learners including:The difficulties deaf students faceBeing asked to take a 'normal' pupil on a Standards CheckConversations with LovedayFiona clearly has a passion for what she does and her enthusiasm is infectious.You can find Fiona on FacebookCheck 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

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54:06

Six 4 Sixty #3 - The ADI Avengers get a new member!

The Instructor ·

2023/12/17

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:Today, over 90% of PCS workers voted for strike actions - should they be striking and how can ADIs prepare students.What changes would you make to the UK driving testWhat advice would you give

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Short Lesson #25 - Small steps help build you towards...

The Instructor ·

2023/12/13

I'm back with another Short Lesson - a clip from a previous podcast to give driving instructors a bitesize boost of information and inspiration. Today it's Agile Coach, Emma Morgan. In this clip Emma explains what agile coaching is, and how it can help. Listen to the full episode hereFor 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

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01:06:57

"I'm an ADI who had cancer" - James McAleer

The Instructor ·

2023/12/10

James McAleer has a message for driving instructors.He wants us to take better care of ourselves.Jimmy shares his story of how he was sideswiped by a cancer diagnosis, but how lucky he was that some things fell into place to give him the best support possible. He also speaks about the importance of getting symptoms checked out.Driving instructors are in a static environment and are often prone to a lack of exercise. Now is the time to take action.Donate to James' fundraiser hereFor more information

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01:17:09

Mirrors, Signal, Podcast?

The Instructor ·

2023/12/03

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:Why he started the showHow instructors can benefit from itHis future plansFind Mirrors, Signal, Podcast here. For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ For additional content and exclusive

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01:12:37

Green Room #35 - What do you love about the driving...

The Instructor ·

2023/11/30

Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collectives joins me to discuss the latest news, including:Road Safety WeekNASP WebinarsThe Big Learner RelayWe 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

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01:25:06

Teenagers scare the living sh*t out of me

The Instructor ·

2023/11/26

If you remember that song, we can be friends!We're talking teenagers this week, and why so many driving instructors are critical of them. Are they lazy? Do they care? Are we making the situation worse?Samantha De Mattos recently qualified as both a teacher, and an accredited coach, and as such she has quite strong opinions on the topic of today's youth.But we also take a look at the difference between coaching and teaching and discuss how driving instructors can find their passion.You can find Sam

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