{"podcast":{"title":"The Instructor","slug":"the-instructor-4006714","podcast_index_feed_id":4006714,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-instructor/","website_url":"https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fc1e0504-652f-449f-a632-031cd494a29c/dnF6a8YLBvPA_r0GmwXcuA3T.jpg","author":"Terry Cook","episode_count":269,"summary":"Holding a mirror up the the driver training industry, to help driving instructors run better and more profitable businesses as well as improving as instructors. I talk with 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. To accompany the podcast there's also a premium subscription feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor Here you can find weekly bonus shows, excluive discounts to CPD and all the show are early and ad free. The perfect place to start or enhance your CPD as a driving instructor.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714"},"episode":{"title":"What the ADI World Looks Like from the Outside In","slug":"what-the-adi-world-looks-like-from-the-outside-in","published_at":"2025-11-30T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714/what-the-adi-world-looks-like-from-the-outside-in","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714","url":"https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/episode/what-the-adi-world-looks-like-from-the-outside-in","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/66a2e9ef-6007-42ac-8d59-ba0636de5dd1.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Terry is joined by someone he’s been trying to pin down for years : Rachael Butler of Intelligent Instructor. And it was worth the wait. This is a conversation that goes well beyond the usual ADI chat. Rachel opens up about her journey, the realities of working within Intelligent Instructor, the thinking behind the events and awards, and the huge amount of unseen graft that powers the brand. She also talks candidly about menopause, brain fog, confidence, and the juggling act of life, topics that don’t often get discussed openly in this industry. Together, Terry and Rachel dive into: Why road safety genuinely excites them both, and why it should matter more to the whole industry. The current state of the ADI world, including the recent DVSA changes and what they might mean going forward. How instructors are perceived by the public, and what it takes to shift that perception. Why parents and instructors need to work together more effectively, and what Rachel is looking for in a driving instructor for her own son. The psychology behind driving behaviour, coaching, and CPD. The truth about awards, social media, influence, and the future of Intelligent Instructor. It’s thoughtful, honest, funny in all the right places, and gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential people in the industry, even if she still insists she’s “not an instructor.” If you want a conversation that blends industry insight, real life, humour, and the kind of honesty we need more of, this one’s worth your time. 🔥 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 el…","meta_description":"In this episode, Terry is joined by someone he’s been trying to pin down for years : Rachael Butler of Intelligent Instructor. And it was worth the wait.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4083,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-instructor-4006714/episodes/what-the-adi-world-looks-like-from-the-outside-in/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714/what-the-adi-world-looks-like-from-the-outside-in.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}