

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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Apr 28, 2024 • 41min
How much responsibility should ADIs take for the actions of their students post test
Project EDWARD's James Luckhurst joins me to discuss a variety of topics.James shares some examples of people he recently encountered while policing, including a young driver who had recently passed her test. This prompted me to ask how much responsibility ADIs should take for their student's post-test.The Project EDWARD podcast: My Role in the Safe System, is a fascinating listen, full of short interviews.Listen to the Project EDWARD PodcastCheck out Project EDWARDSeason 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelFor 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 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, 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

Apr 21, 2024 • 50min
Campaigning for Road Safety: Where to start
I couldn't do a Road Safety season without having Sophie Lydon on!The founder of Fresh Drivers UK joins me to discuss:Car hire problemsCar MaintenanceHow to campaign for road safetyWe've also arranged for Sophie to deliver an Expert Session in June!Follow Sophie on Instagram and LinkedIn.Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelFor 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 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, 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

Apr 14, 2024 • 1h 20min
How bad is your dad?
The Honest Truth's Olly Tayler joins me as we discuss:The lost generation of driversWhy the current generation of learners don't call out bad drivingThe Honest Truth - what is it, who's it for, how to use itYou can find out more about the Honest Truth here.Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelFor 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 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, 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

Apr 10, 2024 • 53min
The misconceptions behind coaching as an ADI
It's the 3 year anniversaary of The Instructor Podcast, so of course there's a bonus episode, and of course, it features the first ever guest, Bob Morton. We take a deep dive into the misconceptions behind coaching as an ADI/PDI and why it's misunderstood. This episode was recorded live in The Instructor Podcast Facebook group. Find more from Bob here. Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelFor 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 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, 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

Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 22min
How can ADI's use DriveFit with their students?
Every season I release an episode (or two!) from the Premium vault into the public feed. Today is this day.Back in December I created a '12 days of Christmas series' and one of the guests was Dr Liz Box who joined me to discuss DriveFit and Vision Zero. Following on from that I've included an edition of 'Episode Dissection' where Stewart Lochrie joins me as we talk road safety and coaching.Enjoy.Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelFor 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 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, 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

Mar 31, 2024 • 49min
Caitlin's Campaign
On the 14th of July 2017, Caitlin was killed as a passenger in a fatal road traffic collision on a rural road in Cumbria, at the young age of 18.Today I'm joined by Caitlin's mum, Sharron, the voice behind Caitlin's Campaign and the push for Graduated Driving Licences.You can find Sharron on LinkedInFind out more from Caitlin's Campaign here. (This is the correct link)Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelFor 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 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, 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

Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 33min
Green Room #38 - A Love(day) letter to the industry
Topics on this month's Green Room include:The associationsLoveday's letter and poor responseDriving instructor DayThere's also quite an impressive 7-minute rant from me, regular guest Chri Bensted despairs at the current plight of Part 3 tests, and we look at the influx of ex-examiners and ponder if they're having a positive effect.Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelFor 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 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, 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

Mar 24, 2024 • 1h 7min
Why hands-free phones are just as dangerous as using a handheld phone
Professor Gemma Briggs, Head of Discipline and Professor of Applied Cognitive Psychology joins me to discuss distracted driving, particularly using hands-free phones. We also delve into why multitasking isn't a thing, self-enhancement bias, and how to get the message across.You can contact Gemma - gemma.briggs@open.ac.ukReach the Open University hereAccess the online interactive activity on OpenLearn hereSeason 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.Sign up for The Instructor Podcast NewsletterFollow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channelFor 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 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, 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

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 1min
Six 4 Sixty Live
It's the 4th edition of Six 4 Sixty and the wonderful ADI Avengers have sixty seconds to answer a series of questions. Your Avengers are:Lee SparyPhil CowleyNeil WightmanBob MortonChris BenstedEmma CottingtonThis episode was recorded live in The Instructor Podcast Facebook groupFor 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

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 11min
Why don't ADIs embrace the road safety sector?
And why doesn't the road safety sector embrace us?It's a fascinating question that I'm hoping to answer on this season of The Instructor Podcast, kicking off today with RoadPeace's Director of Communications, Rebecca Morris, as we discuss:The role of RoadPeaceHow driving instructors can utilise RoadPeace resourcesWhy we shouldn't use the term accident to describe a collisionI'm also joined by Stewart Lochrie for a brief chat as we take a more general look at road safety with driving tuition. I'm delighted to welcome Bright Coaching on board as the sponsor for Season 7. You can find out more about Bright coaching here. Access RoadPeace resources 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