The Instructor

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 ORDIT
• Is there any point to it
• Who can/should take the training

You can find more from the ORDIT Academy here.  

Check out the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips Podcast

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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 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.

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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:

• Facebook
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• YouTube
• And be sure to check out the DITC

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

• The difficulties deaf students face
• Being asked to take a 'normal' pupil on a Standards Check
• Conversations with Loveday

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. 

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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:

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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 test
• What advice would you give to someone looking to go independent
• Who on this call would you ask for help, and why
• How do you explain the pull op on the right manoeuvre
• If you delivered lessons on Christmas day, how would you make the lesson Christmassy and fun

You can find more from the ADI Avengers here:

• Phil Cowley
• Neil Wightman
• Lee Spary
• Emma Cottington
• Chris Bensted
• Kev 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:

• 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:

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• LinkedIn
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• And be sure to check out the DITC

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 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:

• Facebook
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• LinkedIn
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• YouTube
• And be sure to check out the DITC

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 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:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• YouTube
• And be sure to check out the DITC

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 show
• How instructors can benefit from it
• His future plans

Find 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:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• YouTube
• And be sure to check out the DITC

Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collectives joins me to discuss the latest news, including:

• Road Safety Week
• NASP Webinars
• The Big Learner Relay

We 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:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• YouTube
• And be sure to check out the DITC

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:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• YouTube
• And be sure to check out the DITC

Laura Joyce has helped some of the top driving schools grow their brands, and now she's here to work with you.

We take an overview of ADI social media, including:

• How to get started
• Building a brand vs professional social media
• Which platforms you should use

You can find Laura on Instagram 

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:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• YouTube
• And be sure to check out the DITC