The Instructor

I had the pleasure of being joined by Susan McCormack as we discussed Tri-Coaching and a whole lot more including: The importance of coaching. Do we have the wrong idea about coaching? Susan's road to becoming a driving instructor and beyond. Changes within the industry over the last 30 years. Why people should try, Tri-Coaching. The future... For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit h...

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 prov...

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... Are intensive courses the work of the devil, or are they a great option for the right person? It's something we see discussed a lot and I'm joined by James Comley to dive into...

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... Do you have plans to expand your business? Is there a course/book/podcast you want to promote? Are you creating something special?  Whatever you're doing, my guest today -...

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 thi...

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... I'm joined by author Emma Mellor, who shares her unique take on well being and self love. Mainly how not to be a complete arse about it!  We also discuss: Trauma, includin...

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 t...

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 positi...

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...

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? Is the ADINJC fit for purpose? How could the DVSA communicate better? His role as Welsh ambassador. His new v...

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: Do we have delusions of grandeur? The Big Learner Relay! Personal responsibility. Does the standa...

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 g...

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 instru...

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! Diane joins me to discuss a broad range of topics, including: What is anxiety? Are some instructors too flippant about it? Do people use nerves as an excuse? Is our industry lagging behind regarding CPD? Snowflakes. and a bit of a rant. Why...

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 th...

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! Lee joins me to discuss his journey from instructing to coaching and what difference it has made to him as a divining instructor. Lee also offers a different perspective on why we're called driving instructors. As well as this we cover a w...

Following the recent announcement from the DVSA of the scrapping of B+E tests, I'm joined by Ian Brett of the DITC to discuss the safety and business ramifications.  This is a short version of the Green Room, for the full episode, check out https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor We also touch on how this will impact driving instructor morale and the relationship with the DVSA, including Ian's...

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! Jess Soto shares all her positivity and wisdom on the latest episode of The Instructor as we cover excellent topics such as: Watching your language Relationships and why they matter Is the DVSA forcing people to level up Female only drivin...

Instructor podcast regular Chris Bensted joins me to discuss the latest goings on within the driving instructor industry in this podcast version of 'The Green Room.' This is a short version of the Green Room, for the full 85 minute episode, check out https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor In this episode we cover: The public perception of ADI's Are learners targeted by the public? Peer pressure. Lo...

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! Richard joins me to talk about the upcoming Adinjc & Intelligent Instructor national conference & expo and exclusively reveals that, DVSA Cheif Executive Loveday Ryder will be there answering questions.  Richard also talks ab...

Graham Hooper is the latest to join me on The Green Room couch as we cover a whole host of topics, including: The DVSA NASP Are ADI's too sensitive Standard check proposals High visibility jackets Charity walks and more 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...

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: Franchises, are they right for e...

This is the short version of The Green Room, where I'm joined by Sarah Baldock as we do a deep dive into the 4 key indicators which trigger a standards check for driving instructors. This is a short version of the Green Room, for the full 85 minute episode, check out https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor We also discuss: The latest news around standard checks Pass rates How we can develop drivers...

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! Author, podcaster and psycotherapist, Richard Nicholls joins me as we discuss mental health and a whole lot more, including: What instructors can do to keep sane and handle the backlog of tests. How Driving Instructors can handle the press...

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! In this episode Ray Seagrave joins me as we cover a whole host of topics, including: CPD Ray's long and varied career Pass rates 5 key areas Ray advises everyone to work on Why we only need 3 questions You can contact Ray in the following...