The Instructor – Details, episodes & analysis

The Green Room returns for another triumphant episode as we tackle you questions, including:

• Controlling the controllable
• Do longer waiting times really matter
• Are the test cancellation apps the work of the devil

Plus we're joined by special guest Susan Bates who holds us to account.

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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 kicking off the first in a collection of episodes where I find out more about the associations – both the national and local variety. Today I'm joined the President of the Approved Driving Instructor National Joint Council, Lynne Barrie.

Lynne speaks openly about who the ADINJC actually represents, what it is they do, and we dive into the current testing crisis including if and how they challenge the DVSA. Plus there’s some very exciting news around the NJC joining the PACTS – The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety.  

I’m really looking forward to talking to associations all across the UK – so if you’re part of an association and would like to feature in this collection, then please reach out and get in touch.

Find out more about the ADINJC here

Read the PACTS road safety Manifesto here

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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.

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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Back in February, we recorded a live Q&A with Bob Morton, this Short Lesson contains 7 minutes of an absolute Bob Masterclass.

Mel Judd had just stated she didn't have a question, yet Bob got a heap of information with some excellent questions.

Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.

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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 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, Client Centred Learning, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and more...

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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CPD - it's a phrase that divides the driving instructor industry and today we're tackling head on as we take a look at all the different forms it's available in and why it isn't just attending online/in person courses.

I'm joined by DITC co-founder, Chris Bensted and Intelligent Instructor representative, Richard Borges as we discuss:

• The latest news, including the return of the Big Learner Relay
• How to decide what CPD to spend you money on
• The Intelligent Instructor & ADINJC Expo 2022

You can find the DITC here 

You can find the Intelligent Instructor here 

Find details of the Big Learner Relay 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 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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It's another midweek boost of inspiration and information as we dive way back into episode one to get this walking wisdom from Hayley Field. 

You can check out the full episode here:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3d4fac78-bcec-4cf9-8277-8494b47d0f88

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 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:

• Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group
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• And be sure to check out the DITC

Has the DVSA become too test focused with it's latest campaign? That's the big focus of the episode as I'm joined by Green Room regular, Chris Bensted of the DITC (Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective.).

We discuss:

• How useful is the campaign?
• Shroud ADI's be promoting it?
• Is it detracting from 'safe driving for life'

You can find out more about the DITC 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 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:

• Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
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• YouTube
• And be sure to check out the DITC

A first for The Instructor Podcast as I'm joined by DVSA assistant chief driving examiner, Graham O'Brien. We tackle some key topics affecting ADI's including:

• The relationship between driving instructors and the DVSA
• Are mock tests mandatory?
• What is the DVSA doing to reduce driving test waiting times and is it the responsibility of ADI's

You can find the 'Are you ready to pass' campaign 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 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:

• Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group
• Facebook
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• And be sure to check out the DITC

James Luckhurst of Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) joined me back on season one to discuss their annual big road safety event and new podcast. Today's Short Lesson episode see's clips taken from that where James discusses:

• The victims voice
• How driving instructors and drivers can help

Check out the full episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5f9b8d1f-c354-4ccf-839a-9e2a72a85337

Listen to Project EDWARD's podcast here: https://are-we-there-yet-edward.captivate.fm/listen

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 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
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As the DVSA offers guidance on mock tests, we discuss whether they're being test focused or just helpful as Chris Bensted of The DITC joins me to discuss all the latest driving instructor news. 

Chris also gives his thoughts on the latest DIA conference and how it compares to the driving instructor show and the ADI NJC/Intelligent Instructor show. 

We're then joined by James Luckhurst from Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) and find out more about their goals, the week of action they have planned for September and season two of their podcast:  'Are we there yet?'

You can listen to the 'Are we there yet?' podcast here: https://are-we-there-yet-edward.captivate.fm/listen

Find more about Project EDWARD here.

Check out The DITC 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 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
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This may be the best thing I've ever done! 

Over 14 hours of quality audio condescended into one tasty little 3.5 hour episode for your listening pleasure.  I was joined by 7 guests, all featured, including:

• Chris Bensted
• Bob Morton
• Sarah Baldock
• Graham Hooper
• Ian Brett
• Gareth Marchant
• Richard Spiers

Genuinely interested to see if you enjoy this episode and would like more of this ilk. 

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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

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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• And be sure to check out the DITC