The Instructor
By Terry Cook
I talk to 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.
The InstructorJul 05, 2021
Ticking the Queer Box with the DITC.
It's an instructor podcast first as I'm joined by Chris Bensted, G Sabini-Roberts and Robin Jakumeit for my first ever podcast four way!
In the episode we talk about the Queer Box and the DITC, discussing why they decided to team up and why the Queer Box is a must for all driving instructors.
We also look at some of the changes already taking place within the driving instructor industry and what we can do to better facilitate those changes. These include companies like GoRoadie giving people the option to select pronouns on their new diary management system and driving instructors adding LGTBQ+ flags to their websites.
And if you hang about to the end, you get to hear me go a quite an impressive rant!
You can follow the Queer Box on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thequeerbox
Or check out the Website here: https://thequeerbox.co.uk/
But if you're a driving instructor, head over to the DITC here: https://theditc.co.uk/ as you'll get quite an impressive discount as a DITC member.
As always, yo ucan fin dme in the following places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/
Website: https://www.tcdrive.co.uk/#/
GoRoadie, GoRoadie Pro! GoRoadie, GoRoadie Pro!
GoRoadie have been creating a brand new diary app for driving instructors and we're joined by Michael Carr who tells us all about it. The app has some great features, is quick and efficient to use and everything can be done via the app. No need to switch between apps and browsers. GoRoadie Pro also has a fantastic price structure and has a month's free trial.
I've had the pleasure of playing with this app for a while now and I'm thoroughly impressed. It's a must for all driving instructors. It has all the simplicity and ease of a paper diary, while delivering all the features of an online one. If you're an ADI, check out the free trial.
To check out and download the app, head here: https://www.goroadie.com/pro
You can find more about GoRoadie and all there excellent products here:
Website - https://www.goroadie.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goroadieuk/
If you would like to appear on the podcast, have something to promote, or just want to get in touch, you can contact me in the following ways:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TCDrive1
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/
Website - https://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
Stop! It's Terry time!
As a bonus episode to season one, I decided to takeover my own show and share my thoughts on podcasting, the excellent guests that joined me and the industry as a whole.
I hope that by listening you can take some inspiration and go create something you enjoy.
But, to help steer this ship and avoid too much rambling, I asked a very special guest to join me a my guest host for the show, and luckily for me the wonderful Emma Morgan agreed.
You can check out Emma's own podcast here: https://anchor.fm/emma-morgan8/episodes/Driving--Films-and-a-Shark---Terry-Cook-e112ri2/a-a5jiq9j
Find her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thecrazyexclub
Or Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/329712251461166
And you can even check out her Spotify playlist:
Chris Bensted of the DITC was also kind enough to send in a final segment saying a few kind words and sharing his thoughts. You can fan all the information for the DITC here: https://linktr.ee/TheDITC
You can follow me on: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64swUgsVefKyRJkCGRshFa?si=3f3edb37b5984a74
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCDrivingSchool
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/
Or check out the website: https://www.tcdrive.co.uk
Build a better business - Dino Tartaglia
There's no better feeling than seeing yourself make progress in your business every week.
This week we're joined by Dino Tartaglia as we discuss the importance of treating your business as a business, taking the best approach to marketing and who to assess your prices - tip, you can probably increase them!
Check out The Excellerator, our coaching programme that helps you take the right steps at the right time, to continuously improve yourself and your profits.
www.successengineers.co/Excellerator_Founders_1
You can also find Dino on:
Facebook - www.facebook.com/DinoLTartaglia
LinkedIN - www.linkedin.com/in/dinotartaglia/
Twitter - twitter.com/SuccessDino
YouTube - www.successengineers.co/youtube
Instagram - www.instagram.com/successengineers
Website - www.successengineers.co
And be sure to check out his podcast - www.successengineers.co/BB2BB_Podcast
You can also find more information and join the DITC at linktr.ee/TheDITC
Thanks for joining us for season one, be sure to follow us on all the socia media platforms below and get int ouch if you have any feedback on the show, want to be a guest or have suggestions.
Facebook - www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast
Twitter - twitter.com/TCDrive1
Instagram - www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
LinkedIN - www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/
Website - www.tcdrive.co.uk/
ProjectEDWARD - James Luckhurst
Every Day Without A Road Death. That's the aim of the acronym ProjectEDWARD and I'm joined by its creator, James Luckhurst who shares the goals behind the project and what they are doing to help make roads safer.
James also discusses his new podcast, which you can find at https://projectedward.org/ or by searching on your platform of choice.
You can follow ProjectEDWARD on social media via:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEDWARDRoadSafety
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ProjectEdward
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectedward/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectedward/
If you want to get in touch with the show, the best way is via our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast but you can also find us on:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TCDrive1
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/
Website - https://www.tcdrive.co.uk/
Hayley Field - Better health, better business.
Hayley Field joins us in this episode to provide some wonderful insights into how entrepreneurs, business owners and, in particular, driving instructors can improve their health. She offers some top advice on what to eat and when, why we should make sure we stay hydrated and why there's always room for a Mars bar!
Hayley also explains the importance of steps and how we can fit them into our daily routines.
You can get more access to Hayley via:
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/foodninjatv
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iamthefoodninja
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamthefoodninja
And you can donate to Hayley's Just Giving page here - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hayley-food-ninja
We're joined once again by Chris Bensted of the DITC, catching us up with all the latest news from the ADI world, including the recent survey sent out by the DVSA which you can access here - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ADI_Restart2021
You can also reach out to the DITC via:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDITC
Website - https://theditc.co.uk/
If you'd like to get in touch about the show, perhaps you'd like to be a guest or have some feedback, the best way to get in touch is via our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast
However, you can also reach us via:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TCDrive1
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
Or check out all our links via Link tree - https://linktr.ee/TCDrive
Amanda Leek - Marketing for driving instructors.
Mick Knowles - The army, podcasting and PTSD
Mick shares some great stories around how he's helped people learm to drive that other instructors had simply given up on.He also has some words of wisdom for anyone looking to start a new venture.
You can catch Mick's podcast here: www.pod.co/did
Micks instructor training site here: www.Xpertinstructortraining.co.Uk
If you want to get in touch about the podcast, whether that's to provide feedback, suggest a topic or guest or even put yourself forward, you can contact me at:
Email: learn@tcdrive.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast
Twitter: twitter.com/TCDrive1
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/
Or, if you'd like to leave a voice message to be played on the show, check out Anchor, Where you can also listen to the show: anchor.fm/s/55676100/podcast/rss
DITC and NASP - Q&A
Chris Brooker - Coaching, confidence, comedy and wrestling!
Recording podcasts is super fun! Especially when you have someone as enthusiastic as Chris Brooker who joins me on this episode to discuss confidence and comfort zones.
Chris is a comedian, compere and wrestling promo coach, and shares stories of how he found the courage to change career course during the pandemic. He talks about overcoming impostor syndrome and failure. Chris also explains how he reasoned with himself to put up his prices and gives an impassioned speech on how he takes time to stop and be grateful that people value him enough to pay for his services.
You can find Chris on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBrookerMan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrookerman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrookerMan
If you want to get in touch about the podcast, whether that's to provide feedback, suggest a topic or guest or even put yourself forward, you can contact me at:
Email: learn@tcdrive.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCDrive1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcdriving_school/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/
Or, if you'd like to leave a voice message to be played on the show, check out Anchor, Where you can also listen to the show: https://anchor.fm/s/55676100/podcast/rss
G Sabini-Roberts - How small businesses can be better allies for the LGTBQ+ community.
You can find out more about G and how to contact them here.
We are also joined by Chris Bensted of the DITC who, despite it being a quiet week brings you some of his thoughts and ideas around the theory test. You can find out more about the DITC here.
And if you'd like more information about me, this podcast or just want to get in touch, you can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or check the website out - TCDrive.co.uk
You can also send in voice messages to be played on the show if you'd like to give your opinions on any of the topics covered. Just click here.
Rob Cooling - EV's and why he'd rather walk than drive a manual car.
You can check out some of Robs videos and website here, and follow him on Facebook.
We are also joined by Chris Bensted of the DITC to give us a round up of all the latest ADI news. You can find out more about the DITC here.
And if you'd like more information about me, this podcast or just want to get in touch, you can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or check the website out - TCDrive.co.uk
You can also send in voice messages to be played on the show if you'd like to give your opinions on any of the topics covered. Just click here.
Mitali Deypurkaystha - Mattresses, guns, books and cock rings.
In this episode she shares insight into her experience learning to drive and how dyspraxia made her stop driving. Mitali also shares her thoughts on her instructor and how that shaped her view of the industry. We discuss the idea of being an entrepreneur and how it relates to different roles. We also talk in depth about her book, how she stepped out her comfort zone to write it and why more people should be doing it.
You can find out more about Mitali and her book at Thefreedommasterplan.com
We're also joined again by Chris Bensted of the DITC with all the latest news from within the industry. You can find the young driver report here and the GoRoadie webinar here.
If you'd like to appear in the podcast or want to provide feedback, contact me through TCDrive.co.uk. Follow The Instructor page of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Robin Bates - Self help and crying on the Northern line
Robin also shares some examples of how he's stepped out of his comfort zone and some of the success it resulted in. And, as always Robin is gracious enough to share some of the things he's not great at but trying to improve.
You can follow Robin on Facebook and Twitter, or request to join the Coaching for Geeks Facebook group. You can also visit the CfG website.
We are also joined by Chris Bensted of the DITC to give us a round up of all the latest ADI news, looking specifically at the new safe driving for life website. You can find out more about the DITC here. Or if you'd like to provide feedback on the safe driving for life website, you can do so here.
And if you'd like more information about me, this podcast or just want to get in touch, you can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or check the website out - TCDrive.co.uk
Chris Bensted - The Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective - The DITC
You can find out more about the DITC here, and if you want to contact Chris, check out his Linktree here.
If you'd like to appear as a guest on the podcast, or would like to offer feed back, you can find me on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or TCDrive.co.uk
Keir Wotherspoon - Personal and professional growth
- Being unique and your business standing out within a crowd.
- Adopting a role model mindset.
- Creating a niche.
- Being a positive disruption within an industry.
- Why you should take, and pay, for development.
You can find Keir on Facebook and Instagram or check out his website, keirwotherspoon.com.
If you'd like to provide any feedback on the podcast, suggest any future topics or inquire about being a guest, you can catch us on Facebook, Twiiter, Instagram and Linkdin. Or check out the website at TCDrive.co.uk.
Bob Morton - Coaching for driving instructors.
We also spend time discussing what driving instructors can do to improve their personal and professional standards, how we compare to the school of mum and dad, and there's even a special mention to Alan Shearer!
If you'd like to send some feedback, support the show, inquire about being a guest or even suggest at topic head over to TCDrive.co.uk or follow TCDrive on Facebook.
You can find Bob Morton:
Client centered learning website
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