

The Instructor
Terry Cook
Holding a mirror up the the driver training industry, to help driving instructors run better and more profitable businesses as well as improving as instructors.
I talk with a variety of experts, leaders, innovators and game changers to harness their knowledge and see how we can apply that to our business. If you share the same passion for personal and professional development as me and my guests, then this podcast can help you make the changes you need to become a better instructor and business owner.
To accompany the podcast there's also a premium subscription feed:
https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor
Here you can find weekly bonus shows, excluive discounts to CPD and all the show are early and ad free. The perfect place to start or enhance your CPD as a driving instructor.
I talk with a variety of experts, leaders, innovators and game changers to harness their knowledge and see how we can apply that to our business. If you share the same passion for personal and professional development as me and my guests, then this podcast can help you make the changes you need to become a better instructor and business owner.
To accompany the podcast there's also a premium subscription feed:
https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor
Here you can find weekly bonus shows, excluive discounts to CPD and all the show are early and ad free. The perfect place to start or enhance your CPD as a driving instructor.
Episodes
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Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
In Conversation with... Laura Morris - Part Five: Failure
Failure! What does it mean, how do we handle it, and where have we failed? These are just some of the points I dive into with Laura Morris on this episode.Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In Conversation With...'You can find GoGreen here, and join Lou's PDI group here.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelTo become an even more awesome driving instructor, be sure to check out our Premium subscription here you'll find some of the best training and trainers in the industry, including:Deep dives into coaching, The Standards Check, Mindfulness, and moreExclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, Emma Cottington, Ray Seagrave, and Tom StensonLive 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie, Client Centred Learning, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and more...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:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTube

Sep 15, 2024 • 46min
In Conversation with... Laura Morris - Part Four: Zero
It's all about Road Safety on this latest episode of 'In Conversation with Laura Morris'Links from the show:The Honest TruthRoadPeaceBrakeADIs to VZCo-Pilot videoCo-Pilot linkSeason 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In Conversation With...'You can find GoGreen here, and join Lou's PDI group here.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelTo become an even more awesome driving instructor, be sure to check out our Premium subscription here you'll find some of the best training and trainers in the industry, including:Deep dives into coaching, The Standards Check, Mindfulness, and moreExclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, Emma Cottington, Ray Seagrave, and Tom StensonLive 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie, Client Centred Learning, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and more...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:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTube

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 8min
In Conversation with... Laura Morris - Part Three: Professionalism
In this third episode, Laura and I look at professionalism within the industry and dive into where it needs to change, including the ways we may be falling short without even realising it.Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In Conversation With...'You can find GoGreen here, and join Lou's PDI group here.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelTo become an even more awesome driving instructor, be sure to check out our Premium subscription here you'll find some of the best training and trainers in the industry, including:Deep dives into coaching, The Standards Check, Mindfulness, and moreExclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, Emma Cottington, Ray Seagrave, and Tom StensonLive 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie, Client Centred Learning, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and more...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:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTube

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 9min
In Conversation with... Laura Morris - Part Two: Entry
In this second episode, Laura and I discuss how we got into the industry, what we've learned along the way, and what we'd do differently.Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In Conversation With...'You can find GoGreen here, and join Lou's PDI group here.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelTo become an even more awesome driving instructor, be sure to check out our Premium subscription here you'll find some of the best training and trainers in the industry, including:Deep dives into coaching, The Standards Check, Mindfulness, and moreExclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, Emma Cottington, Ray Seagrave, and Tom StensonLive 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie, Client Centred Learning, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and more...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:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTube

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 6min
In Conversation with... Laura Morris - Part One: Interrogation
All epsiodes of Season 8 droppped on the same day, with no prior promotion, and all with same guest?Obvs. Laura Morris is the debut guest on my 'In Converstaion with...' season and in this first episode, Laura turned the tables and decided to interrogate Terry!Season 8 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Thank you to Laura Morris for being the first guest on 'In Conversation With...'You can find GoGreen here, and join Lou's PDI group here.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelTo become an even more awesome driving instructor, be sure to check out our Premium subscription here you'll find some of the best training and trainers in the industry, including:Deep dives into coaching, The Standards Check, Mindfulness, and moreExclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, Emma Cottington, Ray Seagrave, and Tom StensonLive 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts. As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie, Client Centred Learning, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and more...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:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTube

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
MyDanTime #1 - Use market forces to dictate your prices, not emotion
Watch the video version here.This first episode of MyDanTime is available for everyone to watch/listen in its entirety.If you're not a member of The Instructor Premium, sign up for a week's trial - for free!Dan Hill has been working in the ADI world for 10 years, is the founder of My Drive Time, the business lead at the ADINJC, and a reasonable human being.He's also written hundreds of blogs for Intelligent Instructor, and we're going to be bringing those blogs to life in this new series, kicking off with setting using market forces to dictate your prices, not emotion.Sign up for MyDriveTime 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

Aug 31, 2024 • 1h 45min
The Green Room #42 - Listener Questions, and Terry & Chris finally get held to account
The Green Room returns for another triumphant episode as we tackle you questions, including:Controlling the controllableDo longer waiting times really matterAre the test cancellation apps the work of the devilPlus we're joined by special guest Susan Bates who holds us to account.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 and exclusive discounts, 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, 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:Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAnd be sure to check out the DITC

Aug 22, 2024 • 57min
Who do the ADINJC represent?
We’re kicking off the first in a collection of episodes where I find out more about the associations – both the national and local variety. Today I'm joined the President of the Approved Driving Instructor National Joint Council, Lynne Barrie.Lynne speaks openly about who the ADINJC actually represents, what it is they do, and we dive into the current testing crisis including if and how they challenge the DVSA. Plus there’s some very exciting news around the NJC joining the PACTS – The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety. I’m really looking forward to talking to associations all across the UK – so if you’re part of an association and would like to feature in this collection, then please reach out and get in touch.Find out more about the ADINJC hereRead the PACTS road safety Manifesto hereFor 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

Aug 15, 2024 • 7min
Short Lessons #30 - The relationship with the DVSA
Welcome to The Instructor Podcast Short Lessons – in these bite-sized episodes I dive back into the archives and pull out a nugget of information or inspiration to get you thinking – today we’re heading back to March 2022 as I'm joined by Lynne Barrie of the ADINJC, Peter Harvey from MSA and Carley Brookfield of the DIA – in this clip, we’re discussing the relationship that the associations (collectively known as NASP) have with the DVSA. Listen to the full show 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

Aug 8, 2024 • 11min
Short Lessons #29 - The Problem with Paper
Welcome to The Instructor Podcast Short Lessons – in these bite-sized episodes I dive back into the archives and pull out a nugget of information or inspiration to get you thinking – today we’re heading back to March 2022 as I'm joined by the founders of GoRoadie and MyDriveTime, respectively, Michael Carr and Dan Hill – in this clip we’re comparing the use of paper diaries to diary management apps. 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