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Inspire Instructor Training Podcast

The Instructor Training Podcast is aimed at Driving Instructors and Trainee Driving Instructors wanting to improve their lessons and pass their Standards Check or Part 3. Our aim is to break it down and make it simple.   I will be joined by some of the best trainers and Adi’s in the business along with chats with Pdi’s to gain their perspective on the process of becoming an instructor.

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01:19:57

Passing Part 3: What The Examiner Actually Sees

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2026/09/30

What is the examiner actually doing from the back seat on your Part 3? Diana sits down with Wayne Pinnington, who spent more than 20 years with DSA and DVSA as a car examiner, an ADI examiner, and then a test centre manager and LDTM, at one point running seven test centres and 22 staff between Wrexham and Buxton. He qualified as an ADI himself in 1999, and he is now back in the ADI world as a training consultant.The first thing Wayne clears up will surprise a lot of PDIs. The chat you have with the

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29:05

Belief Needs Evidence, Action Comes First

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2026/09/16

Diana opens this one with a confession. When she was qualifying she had done the reading, sat through the Zooms, learned the theory, and genuinely expected to be the bee's knees the moment she started teaching. She wasn't. Not because the theory was wrong, but because she had never actually done the job. The knowing and the doing turned out to be two completely different things, and finding that out knocked her belief in herself sideways.That gap is what this episode is about. Visualisation,

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59:10

10 Controversial Things This ADI Does Differently

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2026/09/08

Emma Fonnaland posted a list called "controversial things I do as a driving instructor". It did over 300,000 views and the comments filled with instructors telling her she was wrong. Phil read it, found he disagreed with almost none of it, and got her on the podcast to work through the list one item at a time.What comes out is not really a list of quirks. It is one idea applied ten different ways: do not steer your pupils around the hard thing, take them into it while you are still sat next to them

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12:11

Stop Fixing Faults, Start Finding Needs | Inspire...

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2026/09/02

Faults are the evidence. Needs are the cause. If you only ever fix the thing you saw, you will be fixing it again next week.This episode is about the gap between those two words, and why it decides more Part 3 and Standards Check results than almost anything else on the form. Competency 1 asks whether the trainer identified the pupil's learning goals and needs. Phil has never seen an instructor score a 1 there and still walk away with a pass, because when that one goes wrong everything after it is

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17:10

Should You Let Your Pupil Make The Mistake? | Inspire...

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2026/08/26

This one came straight out of a question in our Skool community, and it's the argument thatsplits every instructor Facebook group going: do you step in and be proactive, or do you letthe pupil make the mistake and learn from it?Phil's answer is that it's a false choice. Both are right. Both work. The whole thing hangs onwhen you use each one, and why — and on the fact that "learning from mistakes" and "learningfrom experience" are not the same thing, even though we use them as if they are.It's also

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01:04:31

Intelligent Instructor "Facilitator of Excellence''

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2026/02/27

GuestRachael Butler — Sales & Marketing Director, Intelligent Instructor10 years at Intelligent Instructor (joined ~6 months after launch)Curates and organises content for Intelligent Instructor PlusRuns 24 online events per year (12 masterclasses + 12 member webinars)Heavily involved in national events: sponsorship/exhibitors and event deliveryWhat we coverWhat Rachael’s role actually involves (and why she calls herself a “facilitator of excellence”)Intelligent Instructor Plus: what it

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01:00:12

PDA, Trust And Standards Checks

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2026/01/09

]Episode summary:In this episode, Diana Todd is joined by Kat Tomkinson (Driving Instructor Kat) to discuss PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and how it can show up in driving lessons when autonomy feels threatened. Kat shares practical ways to reduce demand, build trust, and keep learning non-judgemental — including using hypothetical scenarios and adapting communication. The conversation also covers Kat’s standards check: what the pressure felt like, how she reframed it positively, and how she

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01:03:27

Celebrating The Ordinary Instructor

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/11/15

In this first episode of the new look Inspire Instructor Training Podcast, host Diana Todd chats with Sarah Baldock, founder of SB Driving School in Maidstone, Kent. Together they explore what it means to be a driving instructor in today’s world — balancing life, learning, and the love of helping others succeed.Sarah shares her journey from redundancy to independence, how she uses dashcam footage to reflect on her teaching, and the unexpected lessons learned from her students. The pair also discuss

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41:57

My Learner Driver

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/07/03

🎧 Episode Summary:In this powerful episode, Phil sits down with driving instructor and course creatorKate Monk, the founder ofMy Learner Driver– an online course designed to helpparents of learner driversbecome active participants in creating safer, more prepared drivers.Kate shares heremotional ‘why’behind the course, following the devastating loss of four young people in her local area. She highlights theuntapped potential of parentsto model safer driving habits, support structured private

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41:23

Become The Learner

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Episode Theme:Stepping into the learner’s role to sharpen your instructor skills, and practical tactics for easing driving-related anxiety.Why Play Learner?Gain fresh perspective on your own training styleSpot best (and worst) teaching habits to adopt or ditchTry something outside your comfort zone—gym theory, workshops, etc.On-the-Move vs Pullover Corrections:If safe and the student can process, correct as you goIf they’re distracted or the situation is complex, pull over for focused

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54:46

DVSA Consultation

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/06/14

We dig into the DVSA Consolation on changes to the test booking system.https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-car-driving-test-booking-rules/improving-car-driving-test-booking-rules?utm_source=dvsa&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=improving-driving-test-booking-rules&utm_content=adi

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48:00

Start With The Why

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/05/28

In this Book Club edition of theInspire Instructor Training Podcast, Phil is joined by Terry Cook (The Instructor Podcast), Andy Sinker, and Kev Lynes to exploreStart With Whyby Simon Sinek. But this isn’t just a book review — it’s a deep, personal dive into why we teach, why we care, and how purpose shapes every lesson we give.The conversation touches on:How your “why” evolves over timeWhy purpose-driven instructors build better driversPersonal stories of learners whose lives changed because their

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46:38

San Shares

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Episode Summary:In this heartfelt and reflective episode, Phil is joined by returning guest and mentor Sam Harper (filling in for Diana) for an open and honest conversation about the personal and professional journey of being a driving instructor.Together, they explore: The importance of shifting from “doing” to “learning” in lessons.How to dig deeper into both successful and unsuccessful moments to help PDIs and pupils grow.The power of mindset, confidence, and human connection in driving

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48:56

What do you call blockers?

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/04/16

In our first ever live podcast (streamed on Facebook for members), we dive into practical strategies for drivinginstructors to take control of what they can—and thrive despite DVSA test‑booking challenges. Plus, Diana shares two “Digs Deeper” coaching moments, and we explore clever learner‑driven terminology for blockers, hazards, and reflection over perfection.0:00–Welcome & Live Format- Introduction to the live‑recorded video cast for members - How to watch future live recordings on Facebook

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37:09

Add learning don't steal it.

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Add learning don't steal it.

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28:03

Is he going to William Wallace it?

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/03/12

In this episode, we break down key teaching strategies for driving instructors, including:✅The Concept of "Driving Independently"How it differs from test-focused"independent driving"Why letting pupils drive without constant instructor input builds confidencePractical exercises to implement this approach in lessons✅Instructor Self-Analysis for Better TeachingBreaking down subconscious decision-making into teachable stepsBalancing structured lesson plans with pupil needsHelping struggling pupils

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45:10

Drive Mobility

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/02/19

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 45: Inspire Instructor TrainingIn this episode of the Inspire Instructor Training Podcast, we dive into key topics that help driving instructors improve their teaching strategies and stay informed about industry developments. Phil's Thoughts- Don’t let the pursuit of perfection hinder progress! - Learn how to focus on *practice over analysis* when teaching bay parking. - One key improvement per attempt = more effective learning. - This approach also applies to

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38:48

Support

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/02/09

On this episode we discuss our new national driving school, aimed at supporting driving instructors across the country.

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40:43

Learning to Drive and Lasagne

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Book Club: Learning to Drive and Lasagne by Alex Jones 📚 Key Takeaways✅ Uses lasagne-making as an analogy for learning to drive 🍝🚗 ✅ Covers both car control skills and higher-level cognitive aspects ✅ Engaging approach tailored to learners' interests & experiences ✅ Valuable resource for earners, PDIs & experienced ADIs🔍 Topics Discussed🛠 Book Concept & Structure:- Inspired by Alex’s PDI training experiences and a conversation with Chris Bensted - Focuses on layering skills like a

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41:22

Be Kind To Yourself

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast ·

2025/01/22

🎙️Inspire Instructor Training Podcast– Episode: “Be Kind to Yourself & Embrace Learning Opportunities”In this thought-provoking episode, Phil and Diana share insights on self-kindness as a driving instructor and how to turn everyday lessons into meaningful learning moments.💡Key Topics Covered:Celebrating the Industry:The hosts encourage listeners to vote for them and their companies Inspire and Cowley’s, for industry awards, and they reflect on the wealth of resources available to driving

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