The Instructor

In this short lesson from season one, episode 8 - G Sabini-Roberts explains the importnace of driving schools and other businesses actually showing that they are LQTBQ+ inclusive.

G ends with the words:

You can find the full episode here.

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For additional content early and ad free, 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 and The ADI/PDI Doctor

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Plenty of news on this months edition on The Green Room as the DITC's Chris Bensted joins me. The first half of the show see's us discuss:

• The driving instructor show
• The ADINJC/Intelligent Instructor expo
• The DVSA's super duper plan
• Test centre toilets

While in the second half of the show we look at the theory test and what we, as driving instructors can do to support our learners. Oddly, the answer isn't to just hand them a copy of The Highway code.

You can find Chris Bensted's theory test presentation here.

You can find the 5 Minute Theory Podcast here.

The DITC are bringing together information, guidance and changes affecting driver training. Uniting instructors, products and support. If you need a question answered, these are your people.

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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 early and ad free, 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 and The ADI/PDI Doctor

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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I'm joined by Coaching for Geeks head honcho, Robin Bates as we dive into how to grow your audience, whether that be taking the first step, or running a driving instructor YouTube channel. 

We cover:

• How to get confident
• The need to be consistent
• The key things you need to grow on YouTube
• Tips for Facebook growth
• And more

I also inadvertently commit to a skydive if this episode does record numbers, so please don't share it! 

You can find Robin at https://www.coachingforgeeks.com/

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 early and ad free, 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 and The ADI/PDI Doctor

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
• Facebook
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• And be sure to check out the DITC

Social media can be a mine field, thankfully I'm joined by the excellent Charlotte Parker, to run through the do's and don'ts. Charlotte is a social media executive and shares some wonderful wisdom including:

• Which are the best platforms for ADI's to use
• Why we don't need to dance in Tik Tok
• The importance of analytics and how to use them
• Business pages vs personal pages
• What to do if your socials have stagnated
• And more...

You can contact Charlotte: [email protected]

Here's the podcast she recommended: https://open.spotify.com/show/39jI0ihm8h0RVvNhxa8jgM?si=12201fb5b6a4430a

And here's The Instructor Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qBupAF5zisrzP0bul3bNz?si=_04HTR6iR-i4dxdBK-CBAQ

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 early and ad free, 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 and The ADI/PDI Doctor

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

Today we're taking a look at how we can get more eyes on our websites and social media with Nik Oakes. 

Nik throws out some excellent ideas and tips for how e can better utilise blogs, FAQ's and more to enhance our website performance, but she also share some excellent advice on social media and how we can make sure you're sending out the right message. 

We also take a bit of a detour into ADHD as Nik shares her experiences and offer some wise words on how we can help our learners who may present with ADHD. 

You can find Nik on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nik.oakes.96

Website: https://literallyyours.co.uk/

And don't forget to check out the new ADI stories podcast (The trailer is available now!) : https://adi-stories.captivate.fm

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 early and ad free, 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 and The ADI/PDI Doctor

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
• Facebook
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• And be sure to check out the DITC

Going automatic, or more specifically EV, can be quite daunting. In this short lesson Rob Cooling explains how he did it and the initial problems he faced.

Full epiosde: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f12a6226-47f3-49ae-a0b2-aed9fd7fec8e

Find Rob: https://www.appledriving.co.uk/

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 early and ad free, 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 and Client Centred learning training.

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
• Facebook
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The Standards check checklist - A bit of a different episode this week as I offer your an episode that was previously exclusive to The Instructor Podcast Premium.

Chris Bensted of The DITC joins me to discuss the 3rd competency of the standards check 'Were the practice areas suitable?'

This is an excellent resource for both PDI's and ADI's to help them not just with their part 3 or standards check, but to also help improve the quality of their drivign lessons.

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 early and ad free, 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 and Client Centred learning training.

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

The public perception of driving instructors isn't always great. In this short lesson Robin Bates explains why he had a poor view of driving instructors, until he met a certain charming ADI.

Listen to the full episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e984e2c5-f931-4591-b64f-8a43a9faeb24

Find Robin here: https://www.coachingforgeeks.com/

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 early and ad free, 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 and Client Centred learning training.

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
• Facebook
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• And be sure to check out the DITC

Lee Spary makes his second appearance on the show to talk about the journey he has been on and how it has lead him to become the ADI/PDI doctor. 

Lee also has a remarkable offer for all of you Premium members: From 1st May, you'll receive a 50% discount on all of his online services. This is a very generous offer and exclusive to Premium members of The Instructor Podcast.

You can find the doctor:

https://adidoctor.co.uk/

https://pdidoctor.co.uk/

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 early and ad free, 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 and Client Centred learning training.

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
• Facebook
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We kick of the episode discussing how we can promote safe driving for life, so that more people than just driving instructors buy into it, swiftly followed up by looking at how we can make becoming an ADI an actual career path rather than just something people fall into.

There's also some news around driving tests and provisional licences.

Points of discussion include:

• Promoting safe driving for life
• Free assessments for full licence holders
• Why social media does work
• How we can make people want to become ADI's
• And more...

In this episode I'm joined by Chris Bensted and Sarah Baldock.

Find Chris at the DITC

Follow Sarah on Instagram

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 early and ad free, 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 and Client Centred learning training.

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