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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.
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Everything you need to know about Graduated Driving Licences
Lucy Straker, the campaign manager for Brake, joins us to brake (get it?) down Graduated Diving Licences. We discuss:
What are GDLsHow we get it into legislationThe concerns people have
We also take a look at Brake, what they do, and what they have to offer ADIs.
Find more about Brake
Sign/Share GDL petition
Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.
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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 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...
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Green Room #39 - How many instructors is too many?
With growing numbers of ADIs and PDIs, how will this affect driving instructors overall?
Chris Bensted (The DITC) joins me to discuss, plus:
NASPs DVSA notesTest swap limitsTwo hours lessons
Key links from the show:
NASP notes
National Highways response to Panorama
RoadPeace Challenge
Just Giving link - (Created by Les Hopkinson for ADIs)
Intelligent Instructor
Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.
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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 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...
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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 Podcast
Check out Project EDWARD
Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.
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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 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...
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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 safety
We'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.
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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 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...
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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 it
You 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.
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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 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...
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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 Newsletter
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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 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...
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