# In Conversation With... Lee Jowett - Part Three: Crossroads

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Podcast: [The Instructor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714)
Published: 2025-12-23T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/episode/in-conversation-with-lee-jowett-part-three-crossroads
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In the third instalment of In Conversation with Lee Jowett , Terry and Lee take a hard, honest look at where the driving instructor industry actually is right now. Lee opens by describing an industry at a crossroads: full of potential, but vulnerable if meaningful change doesn’t happen. While there are positives, particularly the mindset of newer instructors, there are also serious concerns about qualification processes, inconsistent training standards, and the absence of effective oversight. Together, Terry and Lee explore: Why the industry feels fragmented and inconsistent from top to bottom How inadequate or outdated training models continue to slip through the cracks How “trainer culture” and public posturing can undermine trust and development There’s also balance. Both acknowledge: The growing hunger for CPD among newly qualified instructors The positive impact of industry events, conferences, and communities The value of trainers who continue learning rather than resting on their reputation Looking ahead, Lee reflects on what he’s proud of from 2025, particularly supporting other instructors to develop into thoughtful, credible trainers, echoing the role mentoring once played in his own career. He also shares cautious hopes (and real apprehensions) about what 2026 may bring if structural change continues to stall. Check out KIT here. 🔥 Get More Than Just Test Passes - Join the Premium Membership If you're a driving instructor who wants to teach better, earn more, and stand out from the crowd, the Premium membership is where it happens. With exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else, from expert sessions to confidence coaching, business building, and beyond, this is the stuff no one else is giving you. 👉 Start your free 7-day trial now: Sign up here Get the…

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