I qualified in 2003 and have been delivering Coaching Courses, One to One Coaching Training, and Fleet training since 2013 and Standards Check training since 2014.
ADI Clients approached me for their Coaching and Client Centred Learning CPD in the first week following the change to the Standards Check in April 2014 because they could see that I have been passionate about Coaching and CCL.
I have delivered the BTEC Levels 3 and 4 in Coaching for Driver Development. I thrive delivering courses both in the car and in the virtual or physical classroom setting.Most of my days are spent with Full Licence Holders, ADIs and PDIs.Currently I deliver all of the NDORS Courses such as Speed Awareness (NSAC, NMAC, SCD, and WDU) These are Behavioural Change Interventions, and are delivered in Class or via Zoom. There is also a practical session I deliver in the SCD Course.I also deliver the Fleet Training/Car lease program for Essex County Council.During Covid I organised the ‘Why Don’t You’ Zoom webinars to give us all something to think about during those long months.
My favourite was the ‘Blue Light Special’ where we had Blue Light Trainers from the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services talking about what they need from us as the Trainers of New Drivers.
Having contracted the CPD bug, I have completed multiple courses with people including:
Lisa Dorn – Director of the Driving Research Group at Cranfield University.
Ian Edwards – Road Safety Consultant. Designer of Road Safety GB’s courses
UKROeD/NDORS – Multiple CPD Courses.
Fiona Fylan – Road safety Consultant and behavioural change specialist with NDORS/UKROeD
Behavioural change in Driver Education is what I am most passionate about. Just because we tell ‘them’, does not mean it sticks!!
We, as ADIs and PDIs, are the first line of defence when it comes to helping our newest drivers stay safe, once they have passed their Test. Gaining the skills to self-evaluate near misses, and having an action plan in place for the stresses and pressures of life are not addressed enough during the learning process. 1 in 5 new drivers are involved in a serious crash in the first 250 miles of driving.
Driving safely for the rest of their lives is something we can merely plant the seeds for, and address during training sessions.Driving for life has multiple meanings!Together we can be better at this!
Lee Jowett
Training and advice, 2019
As a BTEC trainer I started delivering after Fiona, and she was experienced in delivering the course at this point. She would take time to help me with content and delivery. Her knowledge and help was greatly appreciated. I remember us chatting over one aspect of the course for over an hour at one point and she really help me to both understand it better and to know how to deliver it in a way that would engage. She’s great fun and a top trainer.
ZAFAR FAZIL
ROUTE 51, 2019
Fiona made everything seem easy and I passed my standards check......thoroughly enjoyed it
Hardial Singh Matharu
Driver Behaviour workshop, 2019
Excellent course helping trainers target thoughts and feelings and how to change driver behaviour and attitudes.
Chris Bensted
Various, 2010 onwards
I’m not reviewing a course, but paying testimony to someone that I personally think is one of the best in the business. It isn’t necessarily the information given, it’s the insight, passion and thought given to it. Fiona is one of my favs, and I don’t hesitate to recommend that you take the opportunity to absorb her experience and teachings wherever you are in your ADI journey.
Sammie Taylor
BTEC4, 2019
Having been drawn to Fiona’s unique approach to training, I signed up for the BTEC4 knowing that she would be delivering it and I wasn’t disappointed. We clicked and became good friends and I spent a day with her for more out of the box thinking to get the extra squeeze of juice from learner drivers and improvers. I’ve learned so much from her and joined her during lockdown for the ‘Why don’t you’ zoom calls. Fiona inspired me to deliver the BTEC4 myself too and I had the opportunity to work with her. Whatever Fiona does it will be amazing as she just has a special and creative way of presenting things!
Teresa Verel
BTEC4 coaching for driver training, 2020
Fiona has a lovely energy about her. Her delivery was clear and she asked questions to get you thinking outside the box. A lovely, positive person , passionate about her subject and keen to get the best from you.
Laurence Jacquemin
Fleet Train the Trainer, 2019
Met Fiona on a few of courses run by other trainers and did a few hours fleet train-the-trainer. Fiona has always come across as very knowledge on her subject, with great understanding of various client centred and coaching things. Down to earth, honest, polite, kind and great levels of empathy. Would recommend, sure you will learn lots of any courses Fiona delivers.
Angela
Scaling Success & Mind Map Magic, 2023
Hi Fiona,Thank you so much for the training session yesterday.My understanding of scaling and mind maps was very limited, I didn’t fully understand how effective these could be until my session with you. It has really opened my eyes to a different approach to driver training that can accelerate the learning process.It was also one of the most fun and informative training session I’ve had during my whole career as a PDI/ADI. I look forward to future training sessions.Thank you
Angela
This is a certificated Zoom Workshop delivered by Fiona Taylor. In this workshop, Fiona will be looking at 'Mind Mapping' in a fresh new way. Mind Mapping (or Brain Mapping, Spray Diagrams or Spidergrams) are a way to get information ‘out’ before ordering and collating it into a useful format for development. Once you unleash […]
This is a certificated Zoom Workshop delivered by Fiona Taylor. In this workshop, Fiona will be looking at 'Scaling' in a fresh new way. Scaling can be as basic as 4 out of 5 stars or even a score of 8 out of 10. - OR It can be a way for a multitude of […]
This is a certificated Zoom Workshop delivered by Fiona Taylor. In this workshop, Fiona will be looking at 'Scaling' in a fresh new way. Scaling can be as basic as 4 out of 5 stars or even a score of 8 out of 10. - OR It can be a way for a multitude of […]
This is a certificated Zoom Workshop delivered by Fiona Taylor. In this workshop, Fiona will be looking at 'Mind Mapping' in a fresh new way. Mind Mapping (or Brain Mapping, Spray Diagrams or Spidergrams) are a way to get information ‘out’ before ordering and collating it into a useful format for development. Once you unleash […]
This is a certificated Zoom Workshop delivered by Fiona Taylor. In this workshop, Fiona will be looking at 'Scaling' in a fresh new way. Scaling can be as basic as 4 out of 5 stars or even a score of 8 out of 10. - OR It can be a way for a multitude of […]
This is a certificated Zoom Workshop delivered by Fiona Taylor. In this workshop, Fiona will be looking at 'Mind Mapping' in a fresh new way. Mind Mapping (or Brain Mapping, Spray Diagrams or Spidergrams) are a way to get information ‘out’ before ordering and collating it into a useful format for development. Once you unleash […]