The podcast

Our goal is to inspire and educate.

Regular guests talking about all things instructor related: coaching, the Part 3, Standards Checks, mindset and business. Plenty to get your teeth stuck into on the drive between lessons.

Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify 5.0 · 61 episodes

The podcast

61 episodes of free CPD.

Guests, PDIs, examiners’ mindsets and the odd argument. Rated 5.0 on Apple Podcasts. New episodes land most weeks.

5.0 · Apple Podcasts

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September 202610 Controversial Things This ADI Does DifferentlyThe habits that break with tradition, and why they work on real lessons.

2 September 2026Stop Fixing Faults, Start Finding NeedsTelling the root cause from the symptom, so the same fault stops coming back.

26 August 2026Should You Let Your Pupil Make The Mistake?Proactive coaching versus experiential learning. When to step in and when to wait.

27 February 2026Intelligent Instructor “Facilitator of Excellence”Rachael Butler on CPD, burnout and staying good at the job for the long haul.

9 January 2026PDA, Trust And Standards ChecksWorking with autonomy-related resistance and building learner confidence.

15 November 2024Celebrating The Ordinary InstructorSarah Baldock on authentic teaching and honest self-reflection.

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