The Instructor

This episode of The Instructor Podcast sees a take over from Emma Cottington, for International Women's Day. Joined by Steph Davies and Deb Jordan here's some of the things we cover:Our experiences of being women in a male dominated industryHow we got into the industryOur achievements sinceDeb's biker experience and wonderful work for the Blood Bikers charitySteph's expansion into a coaching businessEmma's book The Learner Driver LogbookWe really enjoyed taking over the podcast for this episode, sharing our experiences and how we feel its evolved in the time we have been instructors. How we have overcome some criticism and competition but mostly how we feel no different for being women in this environment, we are supported, encouraged and flourish right where we are by everyone around us! The driver training industry really is a great place to be.Links: Emma:www.thelearnerdriverlogbook.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/thelearnerdriverlogbookDeb:North west Blood bikes donation pages:https://nwbb-lancs.org/donate.phpSteph:https://www.facebook.com/Neon.Coaching.Steph for life, business and goal coachingFor 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed:https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/premium - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

The Instructor Podcast is back and so is The Green Room! As always with The Green Room, we dive deep into industry specific topics and this episode is no different as I'm joined by Chris Bensted of the DITC and Dan Hill of MyDriveTime. Areas we cover include:The lifting of Covid restrictionsHow the Highway code changes have impacted driving lessonsDriving lesson pricesDriving instructor product pricesWhy are driving instructors leaving the industryDriving instructor dayand 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...Chris Bentsted is the co founder of the driving instructor and trainers collective and runs theory test training sessions through theory test explained. Dan Hill created the first ever diary management app for ADI's - MyDriveTime. Dan is also a committee member of the ADINJC.Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed:https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/premium - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

It's season 3!! And what better way to kick off the show than with Diane Hall and Chris Allsopp as we dive into the snowflake generation. We discuss:What is the definition of a snowflake?Are millennials really too sensitive ?What we can do to start helping those that are struggling.How being 'over parented' can lead to anxiety.The mistakes I've made.And 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed:https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/premium - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! Diane Hall is an advanced Thought Field Therapist and an ADI with 20 years experience. Diane has helped 100's of learner drivers and driving instructors conquer their fears and manage their nerves. Chris Allsopp is a psychotherapist with 20 years experience with CAMHS (Children and Adult Mental Health Services). Chris is also a qualified driving instructor.You can find more from from Diane and Chris here: https://testbuddy.app/drivinginstructorIf you would like to appear on the show or make a request for a guest You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

I think that after this bonus episode of The Instructor Podcast, I can expect a standards check sometime soon. I'm joined by Chris Bensted as we discuss:The DVSA's latest proposalsDriving Instructor DayThe Highway Code changesThe trial of reverse bay parking 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 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! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

2021 was a pretty eventful year and in this 2 hour show we review it covering:Lock downsTest backlogsPersonal highlightsStandard check triggersMental healthHighway code changesAnd more...You can find Emma Cottington:https://thelearnerdriverlogbook.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/thelearnerdriverlogbookYou can find the DITC:https://theditc.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/TheDITCFor 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 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! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

That's a wrap! Season two is complete and I'll continue to indulge myself with a season wrap up episode where I discuss whats changed, the new features and what's to come. I'm also joined my Chris Bensted and Kev Brock who share their 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 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! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

In this special bonus episode, Kev Brock joins us to talk ARG's, if they will be necessary and how driving instructors working together can actually make a difference. You can join the ARG Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/884431269002049For 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 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! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

GoRoadie have recently added a new feature to their diary management system called 'Enquiry Manager' and that's what were discussing in this episode, as well as:How the GoRoadie app is evolvingWhich one of us had Lady Gaga as our most played artist on Spotify and who had Machine gun Kelly.New features, including reflective logsThe Goroadie AwardsWhat's comingin 2022You can check out GoRoadie here: https://www.goroadie.com/proFor 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 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! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Simon Hartley has worked with companies such as Sky and NatWest, while working with sporting organisations including Team GB, England rugby league and a host of Premier league football clubs. Today we discuss the mindset around personal development, how we can best optimise our approach and more, including:Internal vs external validationBeing proud of who you areThe motivation behind learning to driveWhy we need reassuranceWhat defines successHow to decide where to take your business.You can get more of Simon at https://be-world-class.com/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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 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! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Annie Gendron joins to discuss peri-menopause, how it affects  business owners such as driving instructors and her podcast on the topic. Peri-menopause is a subject that has been swept under the carpet for too long and I'm delighted to see Annie starting the conversion, aimed specifically at business owners. After all, we don't get paid for time off! So how can we deal with it? Annie has some words of wisdom, but don't just rely on this short bonus episode, listen to Annie's podcast - Brain on strike.You can find Annie:Beacons -  https://beacons.ai/brainonstrikeIG -  https://www.instagram.com/anniegendron_coFacebook -  https://www.facebook.com/brainonstrikeFor 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 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! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/