The Instructor

With growing numbers of ADIs and PDIs, how will this affect driving instructors overall? Chris Bensted (The DITC) joins me to discuss, plus: 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. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including: 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

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. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including: 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

I couldn't do a Road Safety season without having Sophie Lydon on! The founder of Fresh Drivers UK joins me to discuss: 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. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including: 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

The Honest Truth's Olly Tayler joins me as we discuss: 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. Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including: 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

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 Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including: 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

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 Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including: 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

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 LinkedIn Find 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 Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including: 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

Topics on this month's Green Room include: There'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 Newsletter Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including: 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

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.uk Reach the Open University here Access the online interactive activity on OpenLearn 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 Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including: 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

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: This episode was recorded live in 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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

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: I'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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

March 8th is International Women's Day* so we have a very special episode to inspire inclusion featuring friends of the show Laura Joyce and Sarah Baldock along with Debbie Hudson. The theme of this year's IWD is to Inspire Inclusion and you can find more information here. You can find more from today's hosts here: Laura Sarah Debbie *For those asking, International Men's Day is November 19th 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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

This month on the Green Room we're taking a look at the problem PDIs are facing booking part two and three tests, as well as looking at ways that ADIs can help the situations. Plus we take a look at all the latest news and hot topics. This month's guests are Chris Bensted and Laura Morris. Driving Instructor to Vision Zero One-Minute Tips for Driving Instructors The DITC GoGreen ADI WalkBack Loveday's Blog 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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

We're mid-month, so it's time for another bonus 'Short Lesson' as I take a key moment from a previous episode to give you a bite-sized chunk of information and inspiration. Today we venture way back to Season Two and hear from Simon Hartley as he shares the characteristics behind success, and why driving instructors shouldn't shy away from the important role they play. 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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

On August 3rd I hosted the first-ever Instructor Podcast Meginar which featured 9 awesome speakers delivering 20-minute presentations. To watch the video, head over to The Instructor Facebook group, but if you'd like to check out the audio, here you go, 3 hours of free personal and professional development. This is unedited audio in it's original format. Follow The Instructor Podcast's WhatsApp channel. 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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

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: 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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

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: You can find more from the ORDIT Academy here. Check out the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips Podcast 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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

Fiona McMeekin shares knowledge and raises awareness about working with deaf learners including: Fiona 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 DoctorThe 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 groupFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC

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: You can find more from the ADI Avengers here: Phil CowleyNeil WightmanLee SparyEmma CottingtonChris BenstedKev Field 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: GoRoadie ProClient Centred learning trainingThe ADI/PDI DoctorThe 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: FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDITC