Following a hugely enjoyable career in hospitality management, Stewart joined the driver training industry in 2008 and bought Caledonian LDT shortly afterwards.
“At the absolute core of what we do at Caledonian, is the understanding and unshakeable belief that knowledge and skills alone do not determine a good driver. Good driving is dependent on beliefs, emotions and motivations (as well as experience), and our coaching approach ensures that all driving instructors and learner drivers are educated in this approach from day one of their training.”
2014 BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Coaching for Driver Development
2014 Joined ORDIT register
2015 Approved trainer for Tri-Coaching Partnership, and Driver Metrics. Passed DIA Special Test
April 2016 Completed a two-day course at Cranfield University on Driver Psychology and Behaviour, facilitated by Dr Lisa Dorn and Dr Mark Sullman.
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- April 2017 Caledonian becomes a limited company (Caledonian Driver Training Limited), continuing to trade as Caledonian LDT. Driving school remains a family-owned business.
- June 2017 Joined the Governing Committee of the ADINJC, a non-profit organisation representing the views and concerns of its thousands of ADI members across the UK.
- 2018 Voluntarily left ORDIT register due to dissatisfaction with the marking criteria and operation of the register.
- January 2019, Standards Check pass – Grade A, scoring 48 points out of 51.
- April 2019 Appointed Scottish Ambassador of the ADINJC.
- 2019-2020, Designed, wrote, and recorded the Caledonian ADI Masterclass for PDIs and ADIs.
- 2020 Caledonian became an employer, hiring an Office/HR Manager and a full-time driving instructor
- 2022 Appointed Head of Engagement of the ADINJC, charged with raising awareness of the Association among PDIs and helping to increase value for members
- March 2023 Appointed Deputy Chairman of the ADINJC
- 2023 ILM Level 5 ILM Diploma in Effective Coaching and Mentoring, a course accredited by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC).
- October 2024 Founded Bright Coaching and created the Professional Diploma in Coaching and Behavioural Change for Safe Driving (SCQF Level 7), an SQA-accredited qualification for driving instructors
- November 2024 Appointed Chairman of the ADINJC
“Stewart is a highly motivated individual, who has impressed me with his quick wit and ability to embrace knowledgeably and intuitively all challenges sent his way. He completed the BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Coaching for Driver Development and quickly became an aCCeLerate trainer, delivering the BTEC Level 3 to ADIs in Scotland. He has run several successful courses and received high quality feedback as a result. He has gone on to qualify as a Driver Metrics Coach and will soon be delivering instructor training on behalf of Tri-Coaching Partnership. I would recommend Stewart to anyone looking for coaching and mentoring support in their chosen field.” Susan McCormack – Managing Director, Tri-Coaching Partnership Limited.
” Stewart is a brilliant trainer. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to become a driving instructor. Stewart is a highly skilled coach. Very reliable and honest, a valuable asset to have in a trainer.” Carol Morley – Owner, Lincs Driver Solutions.
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