JP Edgington joined me for this episode of Outdoor Instructor Chat. JP is someone that has no doubt help to influence my work doing instructor 101. We discuss Heuristic traps, Normalisation of deviation and the Expert Halo. These are some really powerful concepts for any outdoor instructor.  

Amongst many other things, JP has set up the Professional Edge Project and Sometimes monkeys fall out of trees(Links Below.) Using his knowledge and experience to help people build on their professional excellence and personal effectiveness.  

Thanks again to JP for taking the time to chat, it was incredibly informative and I am confident people will gain a lot from this. If you want to learn more about the great work that JP does then follow the links below, especially those linked to his podcasts, they have some really great information in there, not just for outdoor instructors.  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ProEdgeProject 

Monkeys Fall Podcast - https://anchor.fm/monkeysfall/episodes/Episode-1--Complacency--An-Interview-with-Paul-Sagar-eamkad/a-a2rr7bq 

P.E.P. Talk Podcast - https://anchor.fm/pro-edge-project/episodes/Episode-42--Dont-ask-what-would-____-do-ehcubl/a-ab0j9c  

00:00 Intro to Outdoor instructor chat with JP Edgington 06:45 Information is pointless without application 11:33 Wisdom 14:10 What is a professional? 23:10 Heuristic Traps 28:09 Expert Halo 42:14 Normalisation of Deviation 01:08:00 Quickfire(ish) Questions  

Montane Flux Jacket - https://www.montane.com/mens-c1/clothing-c25/insulation-c6/flux-jacket-p565 

Montane Extreme Smock - https://www.montane.com/mens-c1/clothing-c25/insulation-c6/extreme-smock-p81  

Tim Davies - Fast jet performance podcast - https://fastjetperformance.com/ 

Diane Vaughan, Challenger Disaster - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Challenger-Launch-Decision-Technology-Deviance/dp/0226851761 

Matt Syed, Black Box thinking - https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk/resource/black-box-thinking-the-surprising-truth-about-success/ ................................................................................................................................................................. 

If this stuff is useful, give it a LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Check out Instructor 101 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more helpful resources to help you make an even bigger impact on those you work with! ✊  Make sure to check out other free resources on my YouTube Channel as well as,   

Instagram  - @instructor_101 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the101instructor/ 

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/instructor101 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/outdoorinstructorchat  

I started in the outdoor pursuits industry because I can see the potential that it has to make a positive difference to those we work with.   My hope is that by providing instructors with additional tools and resources they need they will be better equipped to unlock the potential of others and inspire them to do even more!  This is why Instructor 101 exists today! So that you can make an even BIGGER impact on those you work with.  Please share, practise and enjoy what you have learnt. Keep Inspiring and continue to develop as an instructor.

Ray Goodwin joined me for this episode of Outdoor Instructor Chat. It was an absolute pleasure being able to chat with him. Ray is someone that is highly respected in the Outdoor Industry and for good reason. Amongst some of his many achievements are MIC, Level 5 Inland Kayak, Sea Kayak and Canoe. His canoe journeys include the first circumnavigation of Wales and the first unsupported canoe crossing of the Irish Sea. On top of all of this, in 2019 he was awarded an MBE for services in Canoeing.  

Things that we discussed: Learning new skills, the psychological aspect of coaching, the problem with learning styles, How to deal with "What clients want to be coached in vs. What they need to be coached in?" Analysing yourself as a coach and the all-important Quickfire(ish) Questions.  There are some real gems of info in this chat, accompanied with lots of great little anecdotes. 

A Massive thanks To Ray for taking the time to chat. Below are links to the things we discuss including Ray's website and Youtube channel, which I would urge you to take a look at.  

00:00 Intro to Outdoor Instructor Chat with Ray Goodwin 

15:40 Learning New Skills 

27:11 Unseen Experiences and Lessons as a Coach 

33:12 The Psychological Aspect of Coaching 

42:18 How to approach - What the client wants coaching Vs. What they need coaching in? 

52:45 The problem with learning styles 

01:07:48 Analysing yourself as a coach 

01:17:11 Quickfire(ish) Questions 

01:23:48 A good outdoor instructor always has...  

If you are interested in taking part in an Outdoor Instructor Chat or have some questions you would like me to ask others please drop me a message. I would love to hear from you. 

 Website: https://www.raygoodwin.com/ 

Book - Canoeing by Ray Goodwin - See Ray's Website for details 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RayCanoe  

Freebird Big Dipper Paddle: https://freebirdpaddles.co.uk/product/big-dipper/ 

Venture Afon Canoe: https://www.venturekayaks.com/canoes.php?model=afon  

The Inner Game of Skiing by Timothy Galleway: https://theinnergame.com/inner-game-books/about-inner-skiing/  ................................................................................................................................................................. 

If this stuff is useful, give it a LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Check out Instructor 101 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more helpful resources to help you make an even bigger impact on those you work with! ✊  Make sure to check out other free resources on my YouTube Channel as well as,   

Instagram  - @instructor_101 - https://www.instagram.com/instructor_101/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the101instructor/ 

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/instructor101 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/outdoorinstructorchat  

I started in the outdoor pursuits industry because I can see the potential that it has to make a positive difference to those we work with.   My hope is that by providing instructors with additional tools and resources they need they will be better equipped to unlock the potential of others and inspire them to do even more!  This is why Instructor 101 exists today! So that you can make an even BIGGER impact on those you work with.  Please share, practise and enjoy what you have learnt. Keep Inspiring and continue to develop as an instructor.

Brett from Adventure Otaku joined us for this Outdoor Instructor Chat. Brett is someone who I have followed on social media (Instagram and Youtube) for a long time and just as I expected there was heaps of useful information that came out of this chat. Brett is an Outdoor Educator based in North Carolina, who primarily teaches kayaking, navigation and wilderness medicine, with nearly 20 years of experience.  

Things that we discussed: What does Otaku Mean? Sea kayaking trips and the Inside Passage. How to make your CV or Resume stand out as an outdoor instructor? Motivations and managing your own development as an outdoor instructor. Self Care and of course the Quickfire(ish) Questions!!!  Again, a BIG THANKS to Brett. Make sure to find him online, I've made sure to include plenty of links including his youtube channel, website and social media. Plus some links to the other things we discussed.   

00:00 Intro to Adventure Otaku 

02:38 What does Otaku mean?

 08:19 The inside passage by sea kayak 

31:38 How to make your cv or resume stand out as an outdoor instructor  

37:20 How to manage your own development as an outdoor instructor? 

45:06 Self-care for outdoor instructors 

56:18 Quickfire(ish) Questions   

Website: http://www.paddlingotaku.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paddlingotaku

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure.otaku/ or @adventure.otaku 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brtf3  

Books from Adventure Otaku: https://www.amazon.com/Brett-Friedman/e/B07GHTWPHD  

Patagonia shirt - https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/product/mens-long-sleeved-capilene-cool-daily-shirt/45180.html 

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If this stuff is useful, give it a LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Check out Instructor 101 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more helpful resources to help you make an even bigger impact on those you work with! ✊  

Make sure to check out other free resources on my YouTube Channel as well as,   

Instagram  - @instructor_101 - https://www.instagram.com/instructor_101/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the101instructor/ 

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/instructor101 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/outdoorinstructorchat  

I started in the outdoor pursuits industry because I can see the potential that it has to make a positive difference to those we work with.   My hope is that by providing instructors with additional tools and resources they need they will be better equipped to unlock the potential of others and inspire them to do even more!  This is why Instructor 101 exists today! So that you can make an even BIGGER impact on those you work with.  Please share, practise and enjoy what you have learnt. Keep Inspiring and continue to develop as an instructor.

Adventurer and Expedition provider, Darren Clarkson-King, joined us for this episode of Outdoor Instructor Chat. As always really enjoyed the chat, couldn't stop laughing. Did get carried away at one point towards the end and forgot we were doing a podcast.  

Things that we discussed: Paddling all the rivers on Everest and K2, How do you know you are ready for a trip? How to spot an Outdoor Instructor? Is being uncomfortable part of working in the outdoors? Working in media, sponsorships and some Quickfire(ish) Questions.  

Again, a MASSIVE THANKS to Darren. Make sure to find him online, I've made sure to include plenty of links including his youtube channel, website and social media. Plus some links to the other things we discussed.   

Website: http://www.purelandexpeditions.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purelandexpeditions.net 

Instagram:  @ple_and_me or https://www.instagram.com/ple_and_me/?hl=en

Twitter:  @ple_and_me or https://twitter.com/ple_and_me?fbclid=IwAR2RVOWFuKoIDXnyz6iULj3YBvXyvfhmti-sIRRdUx7ge7n8JZzCEiAD5AI

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-oz-dUAS5K8jrWIgtSE6g 

Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ea/pb-q5pwq-deaa38  

Barnes and Noble book Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/white-water-nepal-peter-knowles-and-darren-clarkson-king-peter-knowles/1110633990?ean=9780955061424 

Moveable Feasts book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moveable-Feasts

Speedster Stoves: https://speedsterstoves.co.uk/   

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Instagram  - @instructor_101 - https://www.instagram.com/instructor_101/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the101instructor/ 

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/instructor101 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/outdoorinstructorchat  

I started in the outdoor pursuits industry because I can see the potential that it has to make a positive difference to those we work with.   My hope is that by providing instructors with additional tools and resources they need they will be better equipped to unlock the potential of others and inspire them to do even more!  This is why Instructor 101 exists today! So that you can make an even BIGGER impact on those you work with.  Please share, practise and enjoy what you have learnt. Keep Inspiring and continue to develop as an instructor.

Mike from Mike Ryder Coaching, joins us for this episode of Outdoor Instructor Chat. As always it was lots of fun and I feel like we covered a lot of ground in a relatively short space of time.  

We discussed: How to react to an emergency, building a rapport with clients, being genuine as an outdoor instructor, inspiration for games and challenges. we also revisit the Quickfire(ish) Questions round. Mike was the first person to be interviewed for Instructor 101 and we get to see if any of his answers are different from last time.  

00:00 Intro 

01:19 Building rapport 

03:47 Being genuine 

08:25 Expectations and Why 

10:06 How to react in an Emergency 

20:04 Where do you get ideas for Games and Challenges 

28:09 Quickfire(ish) Questions  

Make sure to find Mike online  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikerydercoaching/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikerydercoaching/  

Here are the links to games books that we discussed  

Climbing Games by Paul Smith - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Climbing-Games-Dr-Paul-Smith/dp/1906095167 

Canoe and Kayak Games by Dave Ruse and Loel Collins - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canoe-Kayak-Games-Paddle-Sport/dp/0955061407 .................................................................................................................................................................

If this stuff is useful, give it a LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Check out Instructor 101 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more helpful resources to help you make an even bigger impact on those you work with! ✊  

Make sure to check out other free resources on my YouTube Channel as well as,   

Instagram  - @instructor_101 - https://www.instagram.com/instructor_101/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the101instructor/ 

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/instructor101 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/outdoorinstructorchat  

I started in the outdoor pursuits industry because I can see the potential that it has to make a positive difference to those we work with.   My hope is that by providing instructors with additional tools and resources they need they will be better equipped to unlock the potential of others and inspire them to do even more!  This is why Instructor 101 exists today! So that you can make an even BIGGER impact on those you work with.  Please share, practise and enjoy what you have learnt. Keep Inspiring and continue to develop as an instructor.

Anthony Barret joined me for this episode of Outdoor Instructor chat and is someone that continually motivates me to push myself inside and outside of the outdoor instructor world. He has a lot of insights into the outdoor instructor industry and did not hold back in sharing his knowledge and experience.  

What we discussed: Considerations when designing a program for clients, dynamic facilitation, mentors, worthy rivals, observing other outdoor instructors, being vulnerable, consequential learning and quickfire(ish) Questions. We also included some BONUS footage of us discussing leadership and becoming part of a group at the end. (Don't miss out)  

Thanks to Ant for taking the time to chat. As always, it is a pleasure to chat.  

Find Ant on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettanthony 

Leo Hoare - Getafix Coaching https://getafix.com/ 

Asia Pacific Adventure - https://www.asiapacificadventure.com/  

Three golden rules for Outdoor Instructors - https://youtu.be/dnEHHl9Fbjs   

For more on Consequential Learning with Chris from @cg_adventuresport - https://youtu.be/CJ_sl2_wcHo ................................................................................................................................................................. 

00:00 Intro 

03:24 What to consider when designing a program 

11:10 Teaching with failure 

19:35 Mentors for Outdoor Instructors 

26:46 Observing other outdoor instructors and be vulnerable 

28:00 Worthy rivals 

33:23 Quickfire(ish) Questions 

45:05 BONUS - Leadership and strategy to become part of a group

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If this stuff is useful, give it a LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Check out Instructor 101 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more helpful resources to help you make an even bigger impact on those you work with! ✊  Make sure to check out other free resources on my YouTube Channel as well as,   

Instagram  - @instructor_101 - https://www.instagram.com/instructor_101/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the101instructor/ 

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/instructor101 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/outdoorinstructorchat  

I started in the outdoor pursuits industry because I can see the potential that it has to make a positive difference to those we work with.   My hope is that by providing instructors with additional tools and resources they need they will be better equipped to unlock the potential of others and inspire them to do even more!  This is why Instructor 101 exists today! So that you can make an even BIGGER impact on those you work with.  Please share, practise and enjoy what you have learnt. Keep Inspiring and continue to develop as an instructor.

Possibly the most outrageous outdoor instructor chat that will ever happen! In this episode of the outdoor instructor chat podcast, I was joined by Kyle from Impala on Trail.  

Kyle shares his experiences as an outdoor instructor and how he MAKES HIS SESSIONS ENGAGING. We also talk about his experience as a THRU HIKER, with over 10,000+ miles on the trail there is a lot we could learn, including FOOD ON THE TRAIL.  

Thanks to Impala on Trail for taking the time to chat. Make sure to show him some love and check out his Youtube channel too (Links BELOW). There is so much useful info there for anyone who loves the outdoors and a source of info for my own personal adventures. ................................................................................................................................................................. 

00:00 Intro 

01:14 Who is Impala on trail? 

03:03 How do you engage with people as an outdoor instructor? 

11:54 Impala on Trail's experience as a thru-hiker 

20:31 What to eat on the trail? 

27:13 Quickfire(ish) Questions

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Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/impalaontrail 

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/impalaontrail/?hl=en or @impalaontrail 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Impalaontrail/  

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If this stuff is useful, give it a LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Check out Instructor 101 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more helpful resources to help you make an even bigger impact on those you work with! ✊  

Make sure to check out other free resources on my YouTube Channel as well as,   

Instagram  - @instructor_101 - https://www.instagram.com/instructor_101/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the101instructor/ 

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/instructor101 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/outdoorinstructorchat  

I started in the outdoor pursuits industry because I can see the potential that it has to make a positive difference to those we work with.   My hope is that by providing instructors with additional tools and resources they need they will be better equipped to unlock the potential of others and inspire them to do even more!  This is why Instructor 101 exists today! So that you can make an even BIGGER impact on those you work with.  Please share, practise and enjoy what you have learnt. Keep Inspiring and continue to develop as an instructor.

Grant Dolier from team Paddle More joined me for this episode of Outdoor Instructor Chat. There are so many great takeaways from this chat, whether you are more land-based or water-based, there are some real gems for all outdoor instructors here!  

We discussed: Why he paddles? What is the snack of choice to sustain outdoor instructors? Being signed up as an author and writing a guide book. What skills are needed to be a successful coach and guide? Why Outdoor Instructors should learn to SUP? Plus, the quickfire(ish) questions!  Thanks to Grant for the chat, I came away from this chat with a huge grin on my face and loads to think about. I'm sure it will do the same for you too. Make sure to check out Paddle More's content using the links below :-) 

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00:00 Outdoor Instructor Chat Intro with Paddle More 

02:46 Why do you paddle? 

08:15 What is the snack of choice for Outdoor Instructors? 

11:40 Getting signed as an author. Paddle More Guide Book 

20:05 Being an Outdoor Instructor is about inspiring 

23:06 What skills are needed to be a successful paddle coach and guide? 

28:27 Being an outdoor instructor is complex 31:26 Quickfire(ish) Questions 33:58 Why outdoor instructors should try SUP (Stand up Paddleboarding)   

Websites  https://www.paddlemore.co.uk/  http://www.cagadventures.com/   

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TeamPaddleMore/  

Twitter - https://twitter.com/teampaddlemore 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teampaddlemore/   

Want to share an inspiring paddling story with @teampaddlemore here is the link https://www.paddlemore.co.uk/contact/ 

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If this stuff is useful, give it a LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Check out Instructor 101 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more helpful resources to help you make an even bigger impact on those you work with! ✊  

Make sure to check out other free resources on my YouTube Channel as well as,   

Instagram  - @instructor_101 - https://www.instagram.com/instructor_101/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the101instructor/ 

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/instructor101 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/outdoorinstructorchat  

I started in the outdoor pursuits industry because I can see the potential that it has to make a positive difference to those we work with.   My hope is that by providing instructors with additional tools and resources they need they will be better equipped to unlock the potential of others and inspire them to do even more!  This is why Instructor 101 exists today! So that you can make an even BIGGER impact on those you work with.  Please share, practise and enjoy what you have learnt. Keep Inspiring and continue to develop as an instructor.

For this episode of Outdoor Instructor Chat, I was joined by Pete Edwards from Prowess Climbing Coaching. Pete is a Climbing Development Coach based in LLanberis and has a wealth of knowledge which he kindly shared.  We discussed: Ruining Climbing Films for yourself, what is bouldering? Climbing Coaching, How to coach someone better than you? Could I coach world bouldering champions? and the all-important quickfire(ish) question round!  

A MASSIVE thanks to Pete for taking the time to chat, every time I chat with him, I always come away learning lots and inspired to get out and try new things. Make sure to check out his content using the links below :-)  

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00:00 Outdoor Instructor Chat Intro and ruining climbing films 07:03 What is Bouldering? 10:07 Climbing Coaching 18:53 How to coach someone better than you? 23:30 Could I coach a bouldering world champion? 27:51 Quickfire(ish) Questions  

Websites - https://prowesscoaching.co.uk/ and  https://chezdelabloc.wordpress.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Prowess-Climbing-Coaching-110082330357658/   .............................................................................................................................................................  

If this stuff is useful, give it a LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Check out Instructor 101 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more helpful resources to help you make an even bigger impact on those you work with! ✊  Make sure to check out other free resources on my YouTube Channel as well as,   

Instagram  - @instructor_101 - https://www.instagram.com/instructor_101/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the101instructor/ 

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/instructor101 

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/outdoorinstructorchat  

I started in the outdoor pursuits industry because I can see the potential that it has to make a positive difference to those we work with.   My hope is that by providing instructors with additional tools and resources they need they will be better equipped to unlock the potential of others and inspire them to do even more!  This is why Instructor 101 exists today! So that you can make an even BIGGER impact on those you work with.  Please share, practise and enjoy what you have learnt. Keep Inspiring and continue to develop as an instructor.