

The Instructor
Terry Cook
Holding a mirror up the the driver training industry, to help driving instructors run better and more profitable businesses as well as improving as instructors.
I talk with a variety of experts, leaders, innovators and game changers to harness their knowledge and see how we can apply that to our business. If you share the same passion for personal and professional development as me and my guests, then this podcast can help you make the changes you need to become a better instructor and business owner.
To accompany the podcast there's also a premium subscription feed:
https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor
Here you can find weekly bonus shows, excluive discounts to CPD and all the show are early and ad free. The perfect place to start or enhance your CPD as a driving instructor.
I talk with a variety of experts, leaders, innovators and game changers to harness their knowledge and see how we can apply that to our business. If you share the same passion for personal and professional development as me and my guests, then this podcast can help you make the changes you need to become a better instructor and business owner.
To accompany the podcast there's also a premium subscription feed:
https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor
Here you can find weekly bonus shows, excluive discounts to CPD and all the show are early and ad free. The perfect place to start or enhance your CPD as a driving instructor.
Episodes
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Mar 16, 2022 • 50min
Intelligent Instructor 2022
Richard Borges of Intelligent Instructor joins me to discuss what they have to offer for driving instructors this year including:What awesome guests and events they have for the Expo in KemptonWhy the Coventry Expo will always be the main showThe variety of training they offer and how to get a discountThe Intelligent Instructor awardsYou can find Intelligent Instructor on Facebook and find out more about the expo 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 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 FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

Mar 13, 2022 • 1h 22min
Safeguarding and how to use your Spidey senses
Possibly the most important episode of The Instructor Podcast so far...In this episode I'm joined by Child/Adult Trauma Psychotherapist,Cath Knibbs as we dive into safeguarding. A broad topic that covers some areas I didn't expect. Here's just a few of the things we touch on:How driving instructors can protect themselvesKey signs to look out for with students, and what to do if you notice somethingHow to set boundaries and expectationsManaging parents and GDPRHow to stay professionalKeeping safe onlineAnd more...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. Cath is a Clinical Doctoral Researcher, Online Harms Consultant, Public Speaker, Author and Child/Adult Trauma Psychotherapist. She writes about and works with cybertrauma which is any trauma that occurs through an internet ready device. This much more than Online harms coversCath Knibbs is a tech geek, gamer (of sorts), tech/gaming therapist and cybertrauma and trauma psychotherapist using biofeedback/tech and gaming to elicit Post Traumatic Growth, healing and flow. Her recently published book is available now. The book focuses on the ‘why’ we do what we do in cyberspace, and how to help children, young people and adults.She is a disruptor and advocate for children’s rights, privacy, and digital explorations online. She also educates therapists via her company Privacy4 about Data protection/privacy/cybersecurity issues in relation to their practice. She is also the mental health advisor for Gamersbeatcancer CIC. You can find Cath in the following places:Instagram is nibzy_5.0Linkedin is Catherine KnibbsTwitter is nibzyInternet matters Catherine KnibbsThe 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 FacebookTwitter:LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

Mar 10, 2022 • 12min
Backstage pass #1
What goes into making The Instructor Podcast? Excellent question! And in this bonus episode I tell you. Backstage Pass is a new weekly show I've started over on my Premium subscription feed. I'll be sharing the occasional episode over here and thought it would be cool to share the first episode where I explain everything that goes on to create The Instructor Podcast. I fit all this in around my role as a driving instructor, which I love and never intend to stop. 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 FacebookTwitter: LinkedIn: Instagram -And be sure to check out the DITC

Mar 8, 2022 • 48min
International Women's Day - #BreakTheBias
This episode of The Instructor Podcast sees a take over from Emma Cottington, for International Women's Day. Joined by Steph Davies and Deb Jordan here's some of the things we cover:Our experiences of being women in a male dominated industryHow we got into the industryOur achievements sinceDeb's biker experience and wonderful work for the Blood Bikers charitySteph's expansion into a coaching businessEmma's book The Learner Driver LogbookWe really enjoyed taking over the podcast for this episode, sharing our experiences and how we feel its evolved in the time we have been instructors. How we have overcome some criticism and competition but mostly how we feel no different for being women in this environment, we are supported, encouraged and flourish right where we are by everyone around us! The driver training industry really is a great place to be.Links: Emma:www.thelearnerdriverlogbook.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/thelearnerdriverlogbookDeb:North west Blood bikes donation pages:https://nwbb-lancs.org/donate.phpSteph:https://www.facebook.com/Neon.Coaching.Steph for life, business and goal coachingFor 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed:https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/premium - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Mar 6, 2022 • 1h 26min
The Green Room #16 - Why are driving instructors leaving the industry?
The Instructor Podcast is back and so is The Green Room! As always with The Green Room, we dive deep into industry specific topics and this episode is no different as I'm joined by Chris Bensted of the DITC and Dan Hill of MyDriveTime. Areas we cover include:The lifting of Covid restrictionsHow the Highway code changes have impacted driving lessonsDriving lesson pricesDriving instructor product pricesWhy are driving instructors leaving the industryDriving instructor dayand more...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...Chris Bentsted is the co founder of the driving instructor and trainers collective and runs theory test training sessions through theory test explained. Dan Hill created the first ever diary management app for ADI's - MyDriveTime. Dan is also a committee member of the ADINJC.Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed:https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/premium - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Mar 6, 2022 • 1h 12min
Who's really the snowflake? With Diane Hall & Chris Allsopp
It's season 3!! And what better way to kick off the show than with Diane Hall and Chris Allsopp as we dive into the snowflake generation. We discuss:What is the definition of a snowflake?Are millennials really too sensitive ?What we can do to start helping those that are struggling.How being 'over parented' can lead to anxiety.The mistakes I've made.And more...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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed:https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/premium - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! Diane Hall is an advanced Thought Field Therapist and an ADI with 20 years experience. Diane has helped 100's of learner drivers and driving instructors conquer their fears and manage their nerves. Chris Allsopp is a psychotherapist with 20 years experience with CAMHS (Children and Adult Mental Health Services). Chris is also a qualified driving instructor.You can find more from from Diane and Chris here: https://testbuddy.app/drivinginstructorIf you would like to appear on the show or make a request for a guest You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Jan 27, 2022 • 1h 28min
The Green Room #15 - The DVSA's latest proposals, The Highway Code changes and more...
I think that after this bonus episode of The Instructor Podcast, I can expect a standards check sometime soon. I'm joined by Chris Bensted as we discuss:The DVSA's latest proposalsDriving Instructor DayThe Highway Code changesThe trial of reverse bay parking 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Dec 27, 2021 • 1h 56min
Green Room #14 - 2021 reviewed with Emma Cottington and Chris Bensted
2021 was a pretty eventful year and in this 2 hour show we review it covering:Lock downsTest backlogsPersonal highlightsStandard check triggersMental healthHighway code changesAnd more...You can find Emma Cottington:https://thelearnerdriverlogbook.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/thelearnerdriverlogbookYou can find the DITC:https://theditc.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/TheDITCFor 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Dec 19, 2021 • 1h 3min
Reviews, previews and premium
That's a wrap! Season two is complete and I'll continue to indulge myself with a season wrap up episode where I discuss whats changed, the new features and what's to come. I'm also joined my Chris Bensted and Kev Brock who share their thoughts. 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Dec 17, 2021 • 20min
ADI ARG Support with Kevin Brock
In this special bonus episode, Kev Brock joins us to talk ARG's, if they will be necessary and how driving instructors working together can actually make a difference. You can join the ARG Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/884431269002049For 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...Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301 For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more! You can contact us or follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/


