The Instructor

It's the one year anniversary of The Instructor Podcast! Of course there's a bonus episode to mark the occasion and who better to join me than the first ever guest: Bob Morton. I asked in my Facebook group what advice would you offer to those considering a career as an ADI. Myself and Bob reflect on the answers and share our thoughts!.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...For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. You can find Bob Morton at Client Centred Learning and his Facebook group: The Driving Instructor Surgery. 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

Driving instructors aren't always the healthiest bunch. We spend a lot of time sat down, couped up, often eating crap and not getting the exercise we should. Today Keith 'Woody' Woodward, shares his experience with his own health issues, notably Cancer. We discuss:The unsual way he found outHow it affected him initiallyWoody's inspirationally positive approachHis blog and how it helps peopleWe even touch on his blue light trainingFor 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...You can donate to Woody's Just Giving page here.Check out Woody's blog here.Join his Facebook group for people who have cancer here.For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

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...Short lessons dives back into an older episode and offers a short burst of information. Aimed to give you a short weekday boost of inspiration, these will appear on Patreon early and more regularly that the regular podcast feed. Today Bob Morton discusses who sets the agenda for the lesson and why. You can find Bob at Client Centred Learning. For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

Driving instructors and podcasting are two of my favorite things to talk about, so when I spotted a new podcast for learner drivers, I had to get them on the show! The Driving Confidence podcast is hosted by Kev and Tracey Field and does exactly what it states - helps boost confidence and reduce nerves around driving and the driving test.You can find the Confident drivers website with free resources here: https://www.confidentdrivers.co.uk/You can find the Confident Drivers Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/confidentdriver/ 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...For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

The simple act of staying alive is becoming more expensive by the day, especially for driving instructors as fuel prices soar. I'm joined by Bob Morton and Chris Bensted as we discuss:Ways to reduce your expenditureWhy your main job role is running your business, not being a driving instructorHow to balance personal and professional development in the current climateJust how much CPD can you get for £36What's the optimum length of a driving lessonAnd more...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...Bob Morton runs Client Centred Learning, one of the tip resources for driving instructors looking to improve. Find it here: https://clientcentredlearning.co.uk/ (Reminder that if you sign up to The Instructor Podcast Premium, you get a £10 discount on Bob's CCL)Chris Bensted is a professional middle man and co-founder of the DITC, the sign posting platform for the industry. Find it here: https://theditc.co.uk/For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

It's not often you get the three chair people of NASP in the same place for a public conversation, but today I'm lucky to be joined by Carly Brookfield of The Driving Instructors Association (DIA), Lynne Barrie of the Approved Driving Instructors National Joint Council (ADINJC) and Peter Harvey or The Motor Schools Association of Great Britain (MSAGB). We cover a variety of topics, including:The relationship NASP has with the DVSAHow the 3 associations work together and resolve differencesFexpertsIs NASP importantAre associations important?The new initiatives being worked onWhat changes each would like to see to the industryAnd more...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...For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. The National Associations Strategic Partnership is a representative body focused on promoting the interests of Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs). It is formed of representatives of the three main membership associations for driver trainers in the UK. Our aim is to protect and promote the interests of professional drivers trainers and help support the profession in its goals to improve driving standards and road safety in the UK.You can find NASP here: https://n-a-s-p.co.uk/The Motor Schools Association of Great Britain (MSA GB) is one of the longest established national bodies for driver trainers in the world, having started back in 1935 just before the introduction of the driving test, it is the senior trade association for driver trainers in Britain. The association provides members with information both electronically and in print.You can find the MSAGB here: https://msagb.com/The DIA is more than just a membership — it’s a community of over 15,000 ADIs and driving instruction experts, all working to improve the industry together. They have close links with policy and decision makers in road safety and driver training, so that their members’ can seek real answers to their concerns.You can find the DIA here: https://www.driving.org/The ADINJC is a national association run by ADIs on a not-for-profit basis. We work tirelessly to inform, represent and support our members, and to promote the interests of our profession.Find the ADINJC here: https://www.adinjc.org.uk/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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

Something a bit special for you in this episode as I'm joined by Michael Carr of GoRoadie and Dan Hill of MyDriveTime. A competitive, yet friendly rivalry between to highly innovative companies, who really do put the driving instructor first. We discuss:How they keep your data secure.Why apps are quicker, easier and safer than paper diaries.Is competition a good thing?Why having an efficient, secure app is better for pupils.I make them say nice things about each other.And much more...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...For more on MyDriveTime and Goroadie:MyDriveTime Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mydrivetimeMyDriveTime Website - https://www.mydrivetime.co.uk/GoRoadie Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goroadieukGoRoadie Website - https://www.goroadie.com/For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

Richard Borges of Intelligent Instructor joins me to discuss what they have to offer for driving instructors this year including:What awesome guests and events they have for the Expo in KemptonWhy the Coventry Expo will always be the main showThe variety of training they offer and how to get a discountThe Intelligent Instructor awardsYou can find Intelligent Instructor on Facebook and find out more about the expo here. 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...For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

Possibly the most important episode of The Instructor Podcast so far...In this episode I'm joined by Child/Adult Trauma Psychotherapist,Cath Knibbs as we dive into safeguarding. A broad topic that covers some areas I didn't expect. Here's just a few of the things we touch on:How driving instructors can protect themselvesKey signs to look out for with students, and what to do if you notice somethingHow to set boundaries and expectationsManaging parents and GDPRHow to stay professionalKeeping safe onlineAnd more...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...For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. Cath is a Clinical Doctoral Researcher, Online Harms Consultant, Public Speaker, Author and Child/Adult Trauma Psychotherapist. She writes about and works with cybertrauma which is any trauma that occurs through an internet ready device. This much more than Online harms coversCath Knibbs is a tech geek, gamer (of sorts), tech/gaming therapist and cybertrauma and trauma psychotherapist using biofeedback/tech and gaming to elicit Post Traumatic Growth, healing and flow. Her recently published book is available now. The book focuses on the ‘why’ we do what we do in cyberspace, and how to help children, young people and adults.She is a disruptor and advocate for children’s rights, privacy, and digital explorations online. She also educates therapists via her company Privacy4 about Data protection/privacy/cybersecurity issues in relation to their practice. She is also the mental health advisor for Gamersbeatcancer CIC. You can find Cath in the following places:Instagram is nibzy_5.0Linkedin is Catherine KnibbsTwitter is nibzyInternet matters Catherine KnibbsThe 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter:LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

What goes into making The Instructor Podcast? Excellent question! And in this bonus episode I tell you. Backstage Pass is a new weekly show I've started over on my Premium subscription feed. I'll be sharing the occasional episode over here and thought it would be cool to share the first episode where I explain everything that goes on to create The Instructor Podcast. I fit all this in around my role as a driving instructor, which I love and never intend to stop. 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...For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lot's 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. Conversations with world class coaches as we dive into their thoughts on coaching in the driver instructor industry.Shows where we deep dive into a specific topic, with no tangents.As a member you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro and Client Centred learning training. 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC