The Instructor

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 the bad posture we have from sitting in a car all day actually affects us in both the short, and long term. Rich also talks us through what we can do to improve it and reduce the damage. We also cover: How to breathe to reduce stress.Why it's important to discuss test nerves/stress early, not just on test day.Tips to give to learners to help them remain calm. How you can stay focused on driving lessons. Super health.The importance of meditation and how to start. How he's embarrassed rugby players. And more...You can find Rich:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rich.m.morleyYoutube - https://youtube.com/channel/UChyBMFvOACcF-3GGMHB1jdgWebsite - http://richmorley.comFor 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/

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 positive side of the industry, What are the things we can actually celebrate? I really appreciated the following people and businesses chatting with me:Richard BorgesLynne BarrieIan McIntoshChris BenstedMy Drive TimeGo RoadieRated DrivingMarmaldeLee JowettSan HarperRichard SpiersRob CoolingDon't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. 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/

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 also cover such topics as:- The best resources for creating video content. - How to better use those pass pictures.- Why video is more important than ever.- Becoming a social justice warrior.- Why no comments doesn't equate to no engagement.- And more...You can find Peter at https://www.petergarbacz.com/Don't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. 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/

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/theinstructorRichard 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 venture into online PDI/ADI training.You can find Richard here:www.instructortrainingonline.co.uk PDI Help and Advice - https://www.facebook.com/groups/827728187714033/Driver and Instructor Training - https://www.facebook.com/groups/420040012721501/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/

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 standard check relate to teaching someone to drive?Are we necessary?Incredible pupils.Would you attend a workshop on how to enjoy your driving lessons?You can find Lou:The Big Learner Relay website: http://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/Part 3/Standards check CPD: https://driving-instructor.site/Go Green driving instructor training: https://www.gogreendrivinginstructortraining.co.uk/Join up for the GoRoadie Webinar: https://www.goroadie.com/webinarsDon't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. 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/

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 group for national approved driving instructor associations.' We talk NASP and more including:- Who are NASP?- NASP's position and reactions to standard checks being tied to pass rates. - Communications with the DVSA.- Should ORDIT training be mandatory for trainers?- Why safeguarding should be prioritized.- The scrapping of B+E tests.You can find out more about NASP and the ADIJNC here:https://n-a-s-p.co.uk/https://www.adinjc.org.uk/Don't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. 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/

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/theinstructorChris 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 instructors and driving tests. We also throw up ideas of how we can make the best of this situation. We cover plenty of other topics too, including:Why don't we offer more than the minimum standards? Examiners strike, should we?The impact of The DITC.The latest stats for driving tests.Does the inability to get fuel, mean there's a fuel shortage?You can find Chris: https://linktr.ee/TheDITCYou 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/

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 it's important to invest in yourself.You can contact Diane here: www.Linktr.ee/DrivingInstructorsJoin up for the GoRoadie Webinar: https://www.goroadie.com/webinarsDon't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. 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/

This is a short version of the Green Room, for the full episode, check out https://www.patreon.com/theinstructorGareth 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 the founder members of NASP. As such he's excellently placed to share his thoughts on a host of topics including:Would it be better if we had more standard checks?Do we rely on anecdotal evidence too much?Are the DVSA too flippant towards SEN students? Badge in vs badge out.Could examiners use local knowledge rather than the current indicators?Do we take enough personal responsibility?Do you self regulate?You can find Gareth:https://www.facebook.com/MarchantSchoolofMotoringhttps://marchdrive.co.uk/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/

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 whole host of topics including: Coaching/CCL Failed standard checks 100% pass rate for a year Guaranteed pass, or free lessons for life The importance of pronounsYou can find Lee in the following places:https://twitter.com/LeeSparyhttps://www.facebook.com/leesparycoachingWebsite - https://leespary.com/Don't forget to join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 - The group is aimed at driving instructors and small business owners who want to develop and/or show their expertise. So if you think you have something to offer the industry or are simply looking for a 'different way' head over. 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/