A Cuppa with a Driving Instructor

Annie talks about her journey from school teaching assistant to driving instructor, driving examiner and now author.

In this episode we discuss a question asked in our Facebook group... "If you could change something about our job / industry, what would it be?".

Becky and Scott share their opinions on some of the comments received.

🎧 Episode 2: Get to know the real Bob Morton – the man behind the expertise.

In this second part, we go beyond the instructor role to explore Bob’s journey:

His early jobs, struggles, and resilience 🛠️🛣️

His love for motorbikes and the thrill of the open road 🏍️❤️

The tough times, from battling homelessness to challenges during COVID, and leaving LDC.

How his life experiences shape his unique approach to teaching and mentoring

It’s an inspiring, heartwarming conversation that reminds us all that there’s more to driving instructors than just being in the car. 🌟❤️

Our conversation with the amazing Bob Morton went so deep, we just had to split it into TWO episodes!

Get ready for some truly captivating insights and a peek behind the scenes into the life of one of the most respected figures in our industry. 👏💬🎧

Episode 1: This One

In this first part, Bob talks to Scott about the hot topics of coaching vs. traditional teaching. He’ll be sharing his thoughts on:

Why coaching is the way forward 🚦💪His candid take on the state of instructor training and what’s holding us back

How the industry is (finally!) starting to shift towards a more modern approach ✨

This episode is packed with eye-opening insights and real talk about what it takes to be a better instructor today. If you’re keen on upping your game or just curious about where driving instruction is headed, you won’t want to miss this! 👀

🎙️ Episode 6: Work-Life Balance, New Instructor Nerves, and Boosting Pass Rates 🎙️

In this episode, we go over some key challenges faced by driving instructors in our Facebook community group. From balancing work hours with learner availability and test schedules to overcoming nerves as a new instructor, we explore practical solutions to common issues. We also discuss strategies for improving pass rates by tracking our own performance and refining teaching techniques.

What You'll Gain:

Creative ways to balance work-life and lesson scheduling

How new instructors could manage nervousness and build confidence

The importance of tracking data to improve ourselves

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your current approach, this episode offers some insights for all driving instructors!

💡 Upcoming Event:
Join our “Ask Becky” Zoom session with special guest Bob Morton on Tuesday, October 27th at 7pm.

Tune in now and let us know your thoughts! 🎧

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