Building Trust Through Effective Listening Techniques
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Transcript
Foreign Terry Cook and you are listening to the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips Podcast, the show that helps you become a better adi in under two minutes.
Speaker A:And today is tip number 55 and I want to talk about listening.
Speaker A:So during a driving lesson, effective listening is essential.
Speaker A:True listening means fully understanding and engaging with your pupil rather than just waiting for a chance to speak.
Speaker A:Now, when your pupil feels like they're being listened to, this builds trust and rapport for you.
Speaker A:Active listening allows you to fully grasp the pupil's challenges, goals and thought processes leading to deeper and more productive conversations for the pupil.
Speaker A:Feeling listened to encourages self reflection and helps them come to some of their own solutions.
Speaker A:Now, to listen more effectively, we need to be fully present.
Speaker A:We need to remove any distractions where appropriate.
Speaker A:We need to maintain eye contact and use open body language.
Speaker A:We can also reflect on what the pupil says using verbal or non verbal affirmations.
Speaker A:We want to summarize key points and we should definitely avoid interrupting, giving pupils the opportunity to complete their thoughts before we respond.
Speaker A:By developing these skills, you create a more supportive and non judgmental environment, ultimately helping pupils to achieve their goals.
Speaker A:So I hope you found this tip useful.
Speaker A:And for more advice on becoming a better ADI hit, subscribe and join me Mondays on the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips Podcast.
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