Inspire Instructor Training Podcast

🎧 Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, Phil sits down with driving instructor and course creator Kate Monk, the founder of My Learner Driver – an online course designed to help parents of learne…

• Episode Theme:
• Stepping into the learner’s role to sharpen your instructor skills, and practical tactics for easing driving-related anxiety.
• Why Play Learner?
• Gain fresh perspective on your own training…

We dig into the DVSA Consolation on changes to the test booking system.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-car-driving-test-booking-rules/improving-car-driving-test-booking-rules?ut…

In this Book Club edition of the Inspire Instructor Training Podcast, Phil is joined by Terry Cook (The Instructor Podcast), Andy Sinker, and Kev Lynes to explore Start With Why by Simon Sinek. But t…

Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt and reflective episode, Phil is joined by returning guest and mentor Sam Harper (filling in for Diana) for an open and honest conversation about the personal and pro…

In our first ever live podcast (streamed on Facebook for members), we dive into practical strategies for driving instructors to take control of what they can—and thrive despite DVSA test‑booking chal…

In this episode, we break down key teaching strategies for driving instructors, including:

✅ The Concept of "Driving Independently"

• How it differs from test-focused "independent driving"
• Why letting pup…

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 45: Inspire Instructor Training

In this episode of the Inspire Instructor Training Podcast, we dive into key topics that help driving instructors improve their teaching st…

Book Club: Learning to Drive and Lasagne by Alex Jones  

📚 Key Takeaways

✅ Uses lasagne-making as an analogy for learning to drive 🍝🚗  

✅ Covers both car control skills and higher-level cognitive aspect…

🎙️ Inspire Instructor Training Podcast – Episode: “Be Kind to Yourself & Embrace Learning Opportunities”

In this thought-provoking episode, Phil and Diana share insights on self-kindness as a driving …

In this episode, Phil and Diana dive into what it really means to be an experienced driving instructor — and why it's notjust about the years you've been teaching. They explore the qualities that mak…

In this episode, Phil and Diana discuss:

🎯 Coaching in Driver’s Education

• Why coaching empowers students to learn from within.
• The "acorn to oak tree" analogy: Students have the potential to grow with…

In this episode of the Inspire Instructor Training podcast, we delve into actionable strategies for driving instructors to enhance their teaching skills, develop professionally, and keep lessons enga…

Menopause 

In this episode of the Inspire Instructor Training podcast, we explore the challenges and realities of menopause and its impact on driving instructors. With insightful contributions from in…

I'm joined for our first round table episode on 'Running Your Business" by Chris Benstead, Vickie Ambrose, Terry Cook and Dan Hill.

We discuss all things business and leave you all with some great tip…