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The ExeL Podcast

The Exel Podcast

The ExeL Podcast has its origins on the South West and was primarily set up to support the driver training industry in the Exeter and Torbay areas. Over time the podcast has taken on a wider remit and now both local and nationally recognised figures within the industry feature in episodes.

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44:16

Alison Harper - DIY social media management

The ExeL Podcast ·

2024/08/19

Alison is our social media consultant at Training Wheelz and returns in this podcast episode to talk about her recently launched project. This gives you the opportunity to develop ypour own social media marketing at an affordable cost if you feel unable to hire a manager yo do this for you - or of you like the idea of doing this for yourself.The link to Alison's course is https://alison-harper-s-school.teachable.com/p/boostyourbusinessonsocialmediaThere is a special offer if you sign up for the

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32:17

Vision Zero South West with Natalie Warr

The ExeL Podcast ·

2024/08/08

In this episode I was joined by Natalie Warr who is the partnership manager for Vision Zero South West. We discuss the vision of reducing the numbers of people seriously injured or killed on the roads in the South West. The initial aim is to reduce these numbers by 50% by 2030 and eventually down to zero. 47 people were killed on the roads in Devon and Cornwall in 2022 and 741 seriously injured. There is a wealth of information on their website https://visionzerosouthwest.co.uk/ covering a range of

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38:44

Claire Cross - perseverance personified - with some...

The ExeL Podcast ·

2024/07/20

Claire was one of our PDIs at Training Wheelz who (finally) qualified in June 2024 after almost two years. I am sure her story will resonate with many of you who are grappling with the process of becoming an ADI as well as being a remonder of how hard it was for many who are now qualified.Claire used two unsuccessful part 3 tests as learning opportunities but she didn't stop there. As well as the Go Green support material we use in our training, she went out of hr way to get help elsewhere. For her,

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51:15

A Tale of Two Vickys/Vickis!

The ExeL Podcast ·

2024/06/24

Every now and then you hear that a previous unheard episode of a radio or tv show has lain undiscovered for a long time - well I have realised that a recording from over 3 months ago has been dormant in my archives! This recording was taken back at the start of March 2024 with two of our own PDIs at our driving school (Training Wheelz) and gives the background to how they made their training choice. They are both named Vicky (or Vicki)! One of them (Vicki) has the email address including gthe term

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01:06:17

Part 3 and SC - Back to 60 minutes? The KIT...

The ExeL Podcast ·

2024/06/08

Lee and Mick from Knowledgeablee Instructor Training (K.I.T.) joined me to elaborate on their submission to the DVSA regarding the restoration of the Part 3 and Standards Check to the full pre-Covid 60 minutes.How aware are you of the DVSA's document the National Standard For Driver and Rider Training? In particular:Element 6.3.1: Create a climate that promotes learningElement 6.3.2 Explain and demonstrate skills and techniquesElement 6.3.3 CoachThey reason that it is very difficult - if not

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56:44

Becky Seaton - Empathetic Instructor Training

The ExeL Podcast ·

2024/06/04

Becky has made quite an impact since launching Empathetic Instructor Training. She has made it her aim to provide a safe space for PDIs and ADIs alike and she also has an impressive array of training courses available. Why not take a look at the web site - www.beckyseaton.co.uk

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38:30

Laura Morris and Go(ing) Green!

The ExeL Podcast ·

2024/04/05

The sudden and tragic loss of Lou Walsh hit many people within the driver training industry very hard, none ,ore so of course than Lou's husband Blaine. Both Lou and Blaine, togtrher with Laura Morris, had been the architects of a totally new way of approaching driving instructor training and their Go Green course has proved extremely popular.As in everything, time moves on and so it has proved with Go Green. The team have certainly not rested on what they had already achieved and the whole Go Green

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49:28

San Harper - Mindfulness

The ExeL Podcast ·

2024/03/15

San Harper is an internationally renowned authority on the subject of mindfulness. It is a great privilege to have her as a guest on the podcast. In this episode we just dip our toes into the ocean of mindfulness. For those of you who find this topic either useful or interesting - hopefully both! - you can take this further as San is the creator of her own website www.thecalmside.com as well as a Facebook group The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. She hosts regular online courses and more details

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42:56

Lee Jowett - the KIT man!

The ExeL Podcast ·

2024/03/08

Lee is one part of Knowledgeablee Instructor Training, who with Mick Knowles, is a partner with this award winning training company. You can find out more about their training options at https://www.adikit.co.uk/

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52:24

Stewart Lochrie - Bright Coaching

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/12/10

In this episode I chat with Stewart Lochrie the founder of Bright Coaching. This is a newly created training company aimed at driving instructors offering the only accredited qualification in coaching in the UK. The course specifically aims at exploring challenging and changing behaviours in drivers and explores driver psychology. To find out more visit the Bright Coaching web site.Bright Coaching works closely with The Honest Truth which was a very recent subject of my podcast when I spoke with

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40:45

Carrie Barker ADI!

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Carrie passed her Part 3 just two days before we recorded this episode. She talks about her experience of the qualifying process and the pressure of having to go to a third attempt to pass her Part 3 test. She also tells of the reasons why she chose to become a driving instructor and the support materials that were used (Go Green). Modesty forbids me to say who her trainer was but maybe having to go to a third attempt isn't the greatest advert?! Anyway I am sure a lot of people will empathise with

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55:22

Olly Tayler - The Honest Truth

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/11/24

Join me as I chat with Olly Tayler, the face of The Honest Truth. We start off with our own tribute to Lou Walsh who tragically died suddenly in August. Olly and I first met many years ago at Westpoint on one of the legs of the relay so it was Lou who actually facilitated us getting to know each other. Olly has always been passionate about road safety from his days as a serving road traffic police officer. Now having retired from the force he is able to devote his time to road safety and

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1:03:05

Claire Hancock

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/10/13

We are back in our Devon roots for this episode with Claire Hancock. Claire is a active member of her local RoSPA group and a passionate campaigner for raod safety and her connections to Vision Zero, The Honest Truth and Learn2Live. She also talks about her preference for being part of a team of instructors rather than going independent and we talk about the ways in which things have improved for women in the driving industry. And for those of you who have taught a son or daughter you will recognise

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1:06:42

Chris Allsopp - Psycho............therapist!

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/09/29

I was delighted to get Chris Allsopp on my podcast just before he and his partner Diane Hall came to Exeter to deliver their excellent 'Driving Test Nerves' course. Diane came on in Season 2 and talked about the content of their course and suggested then that I get Chris on to talk in more depth about the mental well-being (or not) of our young people after everything that has gone on over the last few years with Covid and the missing education years. He gives a passionate account of how generations

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57:03

Alison Harper - Social Media Consultant

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/09/22

For the first episode of Season 3 Alison Harper gives some advice on how to utilise social media to maximum effect. She manages the social media for Knowledgable Instrucotr Training (KIT), The KIT Podcast, Xpert Driver Training, Diane Hall's L of a Way to Pass as well as Training Wheelz for myself and Christie.In this episode we only really scratch the surface of this topic. Alison is a regular monthly contributor to the KIT Podcast and you can. find out lots more there. Find out more on her

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48:36

Resources for PDIs, ADIs and Learners

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/06/23

Following on from the previous episode with two trainees talking about their training, I realised that they are not really aware of the range of resources that are available. Phil Cowley very kindly agreed to join me to discuss a whole range of resources and I think we have covered a large peroportion of the most popular or most well-known of these. The list is by no means exhaustive but we did include the following in the podcast;Lou and Blaine Walsh

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51:40

Training to be an instructor

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/06/19

We finally got there! After a blip on the first recording when one of my interviewees disappeared for the last 15 minutes they both very kindly agreed to come back and re-record the last part.Vicky Bourne and Vicky Henwood are training with me. The purpose of this is not to push our driver training but is designed to give an insight into what is involved in the training. They have both come to us from different directions - one Vicky has been an ADI (briefly) many years ago and the other decided to

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57:44

Ross Kernick - Total Drive

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Total Drive is so much more than just a diary for your lessons. It is a complete pupil management system designed to free you from pen and paper. For those not convinced then come and listen to Ross Kernick, one of the partners at Total Drive and find out just what it can do for you and your learners. At Training Wheelz we have been using it for over 4 years and it saves us so much time. Ross talks about how the system came into being from its origins as an app for hair salons and GPs and how Covid

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1:06:16

Terry Cook - The Instructor Podcast

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/06/02

Listen to the ultimate instructor podcaster! Terry Cook is the host and creator of The Instructor Podcast. He has grown and developed this into one of the most comprehensive sources of CPD available to driving instructors. It was a delight to have him as my guest and to hear his views on the role of a podcast for driving in structors - but also how he has diversified with a wealth of interviewees from a range of different perspectives. Once you have listened to him I am sure you will want to look

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37:18

Janie Whittemore - Reiki and Havening®

The ExeL Podcast ·

2023/05/26

Whilst the emphasis of this podcast is intended initially for the driving instructor community, this episode undoubtedly has an appeal well beyond this. If you know anyone with a phobia, high anxiety or just generally stressed I strongly recommend listening to Janie!Do you have a learner with high anxiety levels? Maybe something in their past is really blocking their progress? Are you an ADI or PDI heading for your Standards Check or Part 3, especially if you are on your last attempt and feeling the

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