The Instructor

Road safety campaigners; James Evans and Sophie Bailey join me to discuss some important questions, including:Why is the public so keen to dismiss road safety campaigns?Why don't driving instructors promote more road safety campaigns?What can instructors do to help promote road safety beyond the physical aspect of learning to drive?You can find more about the Honest Truth here.You can follow Fresh Drivers UK on Instagram and LinkedIn.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 you'll find lots of extra content, including:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

Recorded LIVE in front of a lovely bunch of Premium members, Chris Bensted of The Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective joins me to discuss some key topics, including:The DVSA changing the Standards Check triggersNASP's report from their meeting with the DVSADoes everything need to be Standards Check based to get engagementYou can find the NASP report here You can find the ADAS website here You can find the DITC here Time stamps:Triggers - 2.50NASP - 17.50Standards Check - 54.40For 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 down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

Adil Amarsi is a copywriter who has earned over $900 million for his clients and he joins me to offer some copy insights as well as looking at comeback stories.We specifically discuss:How to attract the right learner for youWhat words to avoid, and what to use insteadThe 5 different types of copy, and which ones apply to driving instructors.Adil also had a very specific question for me, following on from a Facebook post of mine he saw, which sees us take a look at how we can get out of bad situations.Plus you get to hear our Rocky film rankings.You can find Adil here.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 you'll find lots of extra content, including:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

Lynne Barrie was Chair of NASP in October 2021 and she joined me to discuss the overhaul to the way Standard Checks were being delivered by the DVSA. Check out the full episode here. 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 you'll find lots of extra content, including:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

It's mental health awareness week so I have a conversation with mental health expert, trainer, and safeguarding whizz, Hannah Campbell. We look at 3 main areas:Mental healthAnxietySafeguardingAnd Hannah offers some great advice on handling anxiety in ourselves and learners. You can find Hannah's website here and sign up for the Soul Focus newsletter here. 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 you'll find lots of extra content, including:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

Diane Hall explains what anxiety is, how it can be used as an emotional crutch, and why we need to focus on the present not the past. Plus there's an embarrassing story from me!You can listen to the full episode here. 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 you'll find lots of extra content, including:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

We do not talk about the Standards Check during this episode. However, we do discuss why things with the words Standards Check in the title are more popular.And by we, I'm referring to Mick Knowles and Lee Jowett, the founders of Knowlegablee Instructor Training (KIT) as we take a deep dive into the state of the industry including:The poor quality of some SC examinersHow driving instructors can actually make a differenceWhat makes KIT different. You can find KIT here, and sign up for their free e-mag here.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 you'll find lots of extra content, including:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

Lee Spary shares the story of how, despite having a 100% pass rate, he opted to change his method and incorporate coaching into his driving lessons. You can listen to the full episode here. 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 you'll find lots of extra content, including:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

A lost voice and illness meant having to reschedule recordings, but rather than just not releasing an episode, I share some of my thoughts by answering some regularly asked questions. 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 you'll find lots of extra content, including:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

Way back in season two, I was joined by the awesome Jess Soto and this is a short clip from that episode where she explains the way she approaches being assessed.You can check out the full episode here.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 you'll find lots of extra content, including:Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform. Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field. Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers. The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC