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Inspire Instructor Training Podcast

Inspire Instructor Training Podcast

著者： Phil Cowley
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概要

 The Instructor Training Podcast is aimed at Driving Instructors and Trainee Driving Instructors wanting to improve their lessons and pass their Standards Check or Part 3. Our aim is to break it down and make it simple. 

I will be joined by some of the best trainers and Adi’s in the business along with chats with Pdi’s to gain their perspective on the process of becoming an instructor.Copyright 2026 Phil Cowley マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 教育 経済学
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  • Intelligent Instructor "Facilitator of Excellence''

    Intelligent Instructor "Facilitator of Excellence''
    2026/02/27
    GuestRachael Butler — Sales & Marketing Director, Intelligent Instructor10 years at Intelligent Instructor (joined ~6 months after launch)Curates and organises content for Intelligent Instructor PlusRuns 24 online events per year (12 masterclasses + 12 member webinars)Heavily involved in national events: sponsorship/exhibitors and event deliveryWhat we coverWhat Rachael’s role actually involves (and why she calls herself a “facilitator of excellence”)Intelligent Instructor Plus: what it includes, why it’s built around ongoing CPD, and how members use itBurnout, boundaries, and the reality of high workload (plus what’s helped Rachael personally)Why CPD improves more than performance: confidence, mindset, and long-term professional developmentThe real shift happening in the industry: increased competition and why differentiation matters more than everStanding out without overwhelm: defining your “why you”, not trying to copy the loudest accountsDiversifying: fleet, young driver, offender rehab, PDI training, and other routes to build resilienceEvents breakdown:National Conference & Expo (September): large-scale, multiple zones/stages, huge expo hallThe Convention: smaller, more intimate, single-stage immersion, mindset + business developmentHow to get maximum value from events: curiosity, stretching beyond your comfort zone, and implementing one practical changeYour “advice handover” segment: leaving guidance for the next guestKey takeawaysDon’t do all the CPD. Do the CPD that fits you — consistently.Differentiation isn’t about being flashy — it’s about being clear. Who you help, how you teach, and what you stand for.A full diary isn’t always success — you need time for reflection, business admin, finances, CPD, and rest.Events work best when you attend sessions you wouldn’t normally choose and then apply one change immediately.Small changes compound — “one thing at a time” adds up fast over a year.Memorable momentsThe candid chat about burnout, boundaries, and learning to respond less “immediately”The industry reality check: rising numbers coming into the sector means standing out matters more than everThe Convention vs Expo reflection: why being “exposed to everything” can be more valuable than choosing only familiar sessionsThe advice baton at the end:“Do one thing this year that pushes you outside your comfort zone.”Mentioned in the episodeIntelligent Instructor Plus membership (online platform with hundreds of resources + monthly webinar)National Conference & Expo (September)The Convention (smaller, immersive event + awards dinner)Diversifying ideas: fleet, young driver, rehabilitation/speed awareness, training routesTools and habits: time blocking, “two-minute try”, and managing workload boundariesConnect with Rachael / Intelligent InstructorIntelligent Instructor website: intelligentinstructor.co.ukEmail: rachael@intelligentinstructor.co.ukIf you enjoyed the episode, share it with an instructor friend who’s trying to grow their business without burning out — and tell me your biggest takeaway.
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  • PDA, Trust And Standards Checks

    PDA, Trust And Standards Checks
    2026/01/09

    ]Episode summary:

    In this episode, Diana Todd is joined by Kat Tomkinson (Driving Instructor Kat) to discuss PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and how it can show up in driving lessons when autonomy feels threatened. Kat shares practical ways to reduce demand, build trust, and keep learning non-judgemental — including using hypothetical scenarios and adapting communication. The conversation also covers Kat’s standards check: what the pressure felt like, how she reframed it positively, and how she prepared for success.

    What we cover:

    1. Kat’s journey into instructing after the COVID period and what she enjoys most about the job
    2. Why many pupils / Instructors experience “resistance” that may actually be a nervous system response
    3. PDA explained as autonomy threat → fight/flight/freeze/fall response
    4. How seemingly neutral questions (“What could be improved?”) can sometimes trigger defensiveness
    5. Practical lesson tools: visual aids, whiteboard scenarios, “future-focused” coaching
    6. When offering choice helps — and when choice can feel like pressure
    7. How to build rapport and trust so learners feel safe enough to self-reflect
    8. Standards check experience: nerves, mindset, communication, and preparation
    9. Preparing for the 40-minute “snapshot” when your normal lessons are much longer

    Key takeaways:

    1. Reduce perceived judgement; keep language neutral and future-focused
    2. When someone is triggered, “backing off” can be the most productive move
    3. Trust and rapport can be the difference between resistance and reflection
    4. Standards checks are easier to handle when you keep CPD ongoing and reframe it as a positive check of your service

    Guest links / contact:

    1. Kat Tomkinson — Driving Instructor Kat (Facebook & Instagram)
    2. Website/contact: drivinginstructorkat.blogspot.com
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  • Celebrating The Ordinary Instructor

    Celebrating The Ordinary Instructor
    2025/11/15

    In this first episode of the new look Inspire Instructor Training Podcast, host Diana Todd chats with Sarah Baldock, founder of SB Driving School in Maidstone, Kent. Together they explore what it means to be a driving instructor in today’s world — balancing life, learning, and the love of helping others succeed.

    Sarah shares her journey from redundancy to independence, how she uses dashcam footage to reflect on her teaching, and the unexpected lessons learned from her students. The pair also discuss social media — both the opportunities it creates and the challenges it brings — and how instructors can show up authentically online without feeling the pressure to “keep up with the Joneses.”


    Key Topics:


    - Using lesson recordings for self-reflection and CPD

    - Creating a safe, accountable space for pupils to give feedback

    - Managing negativity and staying kind on social media

    - Building your confidence as a mentor and ordinary instructor

    - The importance of compassion and community in the industry


    Best Quotes:


    “You don’t have to write a book, you don’t have to go to expos — just reflect on yourself and do the best you can. That’s enough.” – Sarah Baldock

    “Being ordinary isn’t a small thing. It’s being real, relatable, and making a difference — one learner, one PDI, one mentee at a time.” – *Diana Todd*

    “I watched my lessons back because I wanted to know what made me feel like that — why did that lesson go so well?” – *Sarah*

    “Creating an environment where your pupils can hold you accountable is no small feat.” – *Diana*

    “We need more compassion in this industry — more walking in each other’s shoes.” – *Diana*
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