

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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Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 13min
Green Room #36 - 2023 in review (Part Two)
The second part of our review of 2023 is here for your listening pleasure.Here's part two of my conversation with Chris Benstead, Stewart Lochrie, and Tom Stenson.You can find more from the guys here:ChrisStewartTomFor 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

Dec 31, 2023 • 1h 6min
ORDIT
Finally. After six seasons, I've finally got around to discussing ORDIT, and who better to join me than Kev Field and Neil Wightman, founders of The ORDIT Academy. We discuss:What is ORDITIs there any point to itWho can/should take the trainingYou can find more from the ORDIT Academy here. Check out the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips PodcastFor 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

Dec 30, 2023 • 55min
Green Room #36 - 2023 in Review (Part One): Failures, Successes, and DVSA Wisdom
As this edition was over 2 hours long, it seemed wise to split it into two parts, so here's part one of my conversation with Chris Bensted, Stewart Lochrie, and Tom Stenson. You can find more from the guys here:Chris Stewart Tom 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

Dec 24, 2023 • 1h 10min
Deaf Culture and working with deaf students
Fiona McMeekin shares knowledge and raises awareness about working with deaf learners including:The difficulties deaf students faceBeing asked to take a 'normal' pupil on a Standards CheckConversations with LovedayFiona clearly has a passion for what she does and her enthusiasm is infectious. You can find Fiona on Facebook Check of the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips Podcast 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 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

Dec 17, 2023 • 54min
Six 4 Sixty #3 - The ADI Avengers get a new member!
We're back with the third edition of Six 4 Sixty as I'm joined by my regular team of ADI Avengers: Phil Cowley, Neil Wightman, Lee Spary, Emma Cottington, Chris Bensted, and super substitute Kev Field.They tackle six questions submitted by members of The Instructor Podcast Facebook group.Here are the questions:Today, over 90% of PCS workers voted for strike actions - should they be striking and how can ADIs prepare students.What changes would you make to the UK driving testWhat advice would you give to someone looking to go independentWho on this call would you ask for help, and whyHow do you explain the pull op on the right manoeuvreIf you delivered lessons on Christmas day, how would you make the lesson Christmassy and funYou can find more from the ADI Avengers here:Phil CowleyNeil WightmanLee SparyEmma CottingtonChris BenstedKev FieldFor 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

Dec 13, 2023 • 7min
Short Lesson #25 - Small steps help build you towards the bigger steps
I'm back with another Short Lesson - a clip from a previous podcast to give driving instructors a bitesize boost of information and inspiration. Today it's Agile Coach, Emma Morgan. In this clip Emma explains what agile coaching is, and how it can help. Listen to the full episode 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

Dec 10, 2023 • 1h 7min
"I'm an ADI who had cancer" - James McAleer
James McAleer has a message for driving instructors. He wants us to take better care of ourselves. Jimmy shares his story of how he was sideswiped by a cancer diagnosis, but how lucky he was that some things fell into place to give him the best support possible. He also speaks about the importance of getting symptoms checked out. Driving instructors are in a static environment and are often prone to a lack of exercise. Now is the time to take action. Donate to James' fundraiser 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

Dec 3, 2023 • 1h 17min
Mirrors, Signal, Podcast?
Part of the ethos behind The Instructor Podcast has always been to showcase services, products, and people, that are beneficial to the driving instructor industry. And that theme continues today as I'm joined by Mirrors, Signal, Podcast host, Josh Holleran. We discuss:Why he started the showHow instructors can benefit from itHis future plansFind Mirrors, Signal, Podcast 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

Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 13min
Green Room #35 - What do you love about the driving instructor industry?
Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collectives joins me to discuss the latest news, including:Road Safety WeekNASP WebinarsThe Big Learner RelayWe also look at what we love about the driving instructor industry, reflecting on comments made from members of The Instructor Podcast Facebook group. 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

Nov 26, 2023 • 1h 25min
Teenagers scare the living sh*t out of me
If you remember that song, we can be friends!We're talking teenagers this week, and why so many driving instructors are critical of them. Are they lazy? Do they care? Are we making the situation worse?Samantha De Mattos recently qualified as both a teacher, and an accredited coach, and as such she has quite strong opinions on the topic of today's youth. But we also take a look at the difference between coaching and teaching and discuss how driving instructors can find their passion. You can find Sam on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tik Tok. 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