The KIT Podcast

The March Issue of KIT MAG is reviewed by Mick Knowles and Lee Jowett.

We discuss the content in this latest issue and give our own thoughts on it.

We would thank the people that have helped get us here including the 1200+ subscribers to KIT MAG.

To contact Mick or Lee you can do this through the Knowledgeablee Instructor Training Facebook Page or via email [email protected] or by phoning Mick on 07790456012

Sponsorship: The KIT Podcast is sponsored by Total Drive, the number 1 software and app for driving schools, instructors and their pupils.

https://totaldrive.co.uk/

If you'd like to sponsor The "KIT" Podcast, please contact us via email.

Guests: If you would like to apear as a guest or know someone that would be a good guest to have on the show, please contact us via email.

Contact us: [email protected]

The KIT Podcast can also be found on Facebook @thekitpodcast

Diane Hall comes back as a guest for the 3rd time!

With her and Chris Allsopp relaunching their awesome Driving Test Nerves Specialist workshop we though we'd best get her on the show again!

For those that don't know who Diane is, where have you been hiding? For those that don't understand or believe in the methods her and Chris talk about on the workshop, then you've obviously not been on one of them.

Do you sometimes feel more like a counsellor or therapist than a driving instructor? It’s not surprising when 1/3 of your pupils are likely to suffer anxiety… and, according to the World Health Organisation, that figure is on the increase. Would you like to be a Driving Test Nerves Specialist, armed with a range of amazing techniques to share with your pupils to combat driving anxiety and test day nerves? Hosted by Diane Hall & Chris Allsopp from L of a way 2 Pass, these workshops give you a unique insight into your pupils’ minds; why they behave the way they do, and strategies to deal with even the most challenging learners, ensuring you become the ‘go to’ instructor. During the workshop, you will: Discover techniques to combat driving anxiety, test nerves for both your learners and for your own Part 3s or SCs! Learn about ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’ & ‘Auditory Exclusion’… the fear of the fear and why what you say goes in one ear and out the other Strategies to control emotions such as fear, nerves, anxiety, panic & intimidation Techniques to recognise sabotaging thoughts and behaviours, and how to turn negativity into increased confidence and self-belief A ten second technique to stop your pupils muddling up left and right.

Link to workshops: https://www.lofaway2pass.com/product/driving-test-nerves-specialist-workshop/ Driving test nerves pro: https://testbuddy.app/product/driving-test-nerves-course-pro/?ref=9

To contact Mick or Lee you can do this through the Knowledgeablee Instructor Training Facebook Page or via email [email protected] or by phoning Mick on 07790456012

Sponsorship: The KIT Podcast is sponsored by Total Drive, the number 1 software and app for driving schools, instructors and their pupils.

https://totaldrive.co.uk/

If you'd like to sponsor The KIT Podcast, please contact us via email.

Guests: If you would like to apear as a guest or know someone that would be a good guest to have on the show, please contact us via email.

Contact us: [email protected]

The KIT Podcast can also be found on Facebook @thekitpodcast

In this new monthly series we bring you The KIT Podcast Social Media Extra with Alison Harper

Alison, who also writes for KIT MAG will be bringing us hints, tips and news from the workd of Social Media, to help all driving instructors improve their Social Media presence.

You may hear conflicting advice from other so called "Social media guru's" but having worked with Alison for over 3 years now, there is only one person I would trust!

This month Alison talks about video content, what you need to film and edit videos and the type of content you can put out there.

You can contact Alison through her Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/alisonharpersocialmedia/

Or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonharper-socialmediamanager/

To contact Mick or Lee you can do this through the Knowledgeablee Instructor Training Facebook Page or via email [email protected] or by phoning Mick on 07790456012

Sponsorship: The KIT Podcast is sponsored by Total Drive, the number 1 software and app for driving schools, instructors and their pupils.

https://totaldrive.co.uk/

If you'd like to sponsor The KIT Podcast, please contact us via email.

Guests: If you would like to apear as a guest or know someone that would be a good guest to have on the show, please contact us via email.

Contact us: [email protected]

The KIT Podcast can also be found on Facebook @thekitpodcast

The February Issue of KIT MAG is reviewed by Mick Knowles and Lee Jowett.

We discuss the content in this latest issue and give our own thoughts on it.

We also might mention that we have won an award! CPD Provider of the year 2023! Not only did we win that award we were also highly commended in the Content Creator of the Year Category, both at the GoRoadie Awards 2023.

We would thank the people that have helped get us here including the 1200+ subscribers to KIT MAG.

To contact Mick or Lee you can do this through the Knowledgeablee Instructor Training Facebook Page or via email [email protected] or by phoning Mick on 07790456012

Sponsorship: The KIT Podcast is sponsored by Total Drive, the number 1 software and app for driving schools, instructors and their pupils.

https://totaldrive.co.uk/

If you'd like to sponsor The "KIT" Podcast, please contact us via email.

Guests: If you would like to apear as a guest or know someone that would be a good guest to have on the show, please contact us via email.

Contact us: [email protected]

The KIT Podcast can also be found on Facebook @thekitpodcast

In this new monthly series we bring you The KIT Podcast Social Media Extra with Alison Harper

Alison, who also writes for KIT MAG will be bringing us hints, tips and news from the workd of Social Media, to help all driving instructors improve their Social Media presence.

You may hear conflicting advice from other so called "Social media guru's" but having worked with Alison for over 3 years now, there is only one person I would trust!

This month Alison talks about this years trends from the world of Social Media, and fortunatley it doesn't involve dancing on TikTok!

You can contact Alison through her Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/alisonharpersocialmedia/

To contact Mick or Lee you can do this through the Knowledgeablee Instructor Training Facebook Page or via email [email protected] or by phoning Mick on 07790456012

Sponsorship: The KIT Podcast is sponsored by Total Drive, the number 1 software and app for driving schools, instructors and their pupils.

https://totaldrive.co.uk/

If you'd like to sponsor The KIT Podcast, please contact us via email.

Guests: If you would like to apear as a guest or know someone that would be a good guest to have on the show, please contact us via email.

Contact us: [email protected]

The KIT Podcast can also be found on Facebook @thekitpodcast

We speak to Steph Coulson in the latest episode of The KIT Podcast.

Steph has just won The Yorkshire and Humber Driving Instructor of the Year and The National Driving Instructor of the Year at the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2023.

Steph is a driving instructor in Goole, East Yorkshire and works for Mick Knowles company Xpert Driver Training.

To contact Mick or Lee you can do this through the Knowledgeablee Instructor Training Facebook Page or via email [email protected] or by phoning Mick on 07790456012

Sponsorship: The KIT Podcast is sponsored by Total Drive, the number 1 software and app for driving schools, instructors and their pupils.

https://totaldrive.co.uk/

If you'd like to sponsor The KIT Podcast, please contact us via email.

Guests: If you would like to apear as a guest or know someone that would be a good guest to have on the show, please contact us via email.

Contact us: [email protected]

The KIT Podcast can also be found on Facebook @thekitpodcast

The January Issue of KIT MAG is reviewed by Mick Knowles and Lee Jowett.

We discuss the content in this latest issue and give our own thoughts on it.

We also might mention that we have won an award! CPD Provider of the year 2023! Not only did we win that award we were also highly commended in the Content Creator of the Year Category, both at the GoRoadie Awards 2023.

We would thank the people that have helped get us here including the 1100+ subscribers to KIT MAG.

To contact Mick or Lee you can do this through the Knowledgeablee Instructor Training Facebook Page or via email [email protected] or by phoning Mick on 07790456012

Sponsorship: The KIT Podcast is sponsored by Total Drive, the number 1 software and app for driving schools, instructors and their pupils.

https://totaldrive.co.uk/

If you'd like to sponsor The "KIT" Podcast, please contact us via email.

Guests: If you would like to apear as a guest or know someone that would be a good guest to have on the show, please contact us via email.

Contact us: [email protected]

The KIT Podcast can also be found on Facebook @thekitpodcast

Rob Cooling joins me on this episode to talk about all things EV. We discuss how he moved his business across to EV, why he moved across and vehicles he has used so far.

Who would have thought though that a chat about EV would also include Rock City in Nottingham, Dr Brian Cox and dumplings.

To find out why you will have to listen to the podcast!

To contact Rob you can do this through his website where you will find his contact details https://www.appledriving.co.uk

Sponsorship: The KIT Podcast is sponsored by Total Drive, the number 1 software and app for driving schools, instructors and their pupils.

https://totaldrive.co.uk/

If you'd like to sponsor The "KIT" Podcast, please contact us via email.

Guests: If you would like to apear as a guest or know someone that would be a good guest to have on the show, please contact us via email.

Contact us: [email protected]

Sign up to our Members Area at www.xpertinstructortraining.co.uk If you are an ADI/PDI and would like to watch Xpert Instructor Trainings short training videos or be included in their mailing list for their weekly zoom meetings please register in the Members Area at www.xpertinstructortraining.co.uk, remember it's free for 60 days.

The KIT Podcast can also be found on Facebook @thekitpodcast

The December Issue of KIT MAS is reviewed by Mick Knowles and Lee Jowett.

We discuss the content in this latest issue and give our own thoughts on it.

We also discuss the great news we had last month that we have been shortlisted not only in the Product of the Year category in the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2023, but also CPD Provider of the Year and Content Creator of the Year at the GoRoadie Awards 2022. We are over the moon with this especially as KIT MAG is only 9 issues old! You can vote for us at the link below.

We also thank the people that have helped get us here including the 1050 subscribers to KIT MAG.

As well as KIT MAG being shortlisted Mick's other company Xpert Driver Training has once again being shortlisted in the Regional Driving School of the Year Category and Driving School of the Year catergory at the GoRoadie Awards, as well as Mick himself being shortlisted in the Driving Instructor of the Year catergory. This is the 3rd time it's being shortlisted and for the last two years has finished Highly Commended!

You can also vote for Xpert at the same link!

We thank you all for voting for us!

Now did we mention we have been shortlisted?

Vote for KIT MAG and Xpert here. https://www.goroadie.com/awards

https://www.intelligentinstructor.co.uk/awards-voting/

The November Issue of KIT MAG is reviewed by Mick Knowles and Lee Jowett.

We discuss the content in this latest issue and give our own thoughts on it.

We also discuss the great news we had this week that we have been shortlisted in the Product of the Year category in the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2023. We are over the moon with this especially as KIT MAG is only 8 issues old! You can vote for us at the link below.

We also thank the people that have helped get us here including the 1022 subscribers to KIT MAG.

As well as KIT MAG being shortlisted Mick's other company Xpert Driver Training has once again being shortlisted in the Regional Driving School of the Year Category. This is the 3rd time it's being shortlisted and for the last two years has finished Highly Commended!

You can also vote for Xpert at the same link!

Now did we mention we have been shortlisted?

Vote for KIT MAG and Xpert here.