Adepting To Change

We’re joined by Dr Shirley Woods-Gallagher - an internationally acclaimed, award-winning speaker who has been instrumental in pushing the Bee Neuroinclusive agenda across Greater Manchester. We talk about neurodiversity, the importance of building genuinely inclusive workplaces, and Shirley’s own journey into becoming one of the leading voices advocating for change. A powerful conversation, and a real privilege & coup to have Shirley on the podcast. Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Shirley's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shirley-woods-gallagher-5b3707185/ Bee Neuroinclusive - https://www.gmgoodemploymentcharter.co.uk/resources/bee-neuroinclusive-resource-hub/

Alex & Paul are joined in studio by former professional rugby union player Charlie Beech. We take a look at Front Row Support set up by Charlie with the aim of helping professional sportspeople transition from sport into business and working life & how that has grown into a paid subscription member service, to a network chain between sportspeople and business and everything inbetween Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Charlies Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-beech-frontrow/ Front Row Support - https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-row-support/posts/?feedView=all Front Row Support - https://frontrowsupport.co.uk/

Paul & Alex take a trip back down memory lane to Episode 2 – and rapid fire intro Questions!! We revisit everyone's new favourite feature ‘In the bin’, we touch on our recent ACS audit and reveal the Q4 Adept award winners! Alex’s Linkedin - / alex-mcmahon-bb107877 Paul’s Linkedin - / paul-howard-095b1322b Adepts Linkedin - / adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co...

Alex & Paul are joined by Men’s Coach for Clarity, Purpose & Peak Performance Dan Glyde. An advocate for positivity in men’s space, we take a deep dive in to Dans journey from Burnout to a professional performance coach! And how he helps men try to be the best versions of themselves professionally and personally through life coaching! Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Dan’s Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danglydecoach/ Dan’s Website - https://danglydecoach.co.uk/

Paul & Alex see out another year of the podcast, with a wrap up of 2025, their personal highlights from the last 12 months. We also run through the Christmas quiz and announce the winners. And we introduce our brand new feature ‘In The Bin’ – Drop a comment on the episode to feature!!! Alex’s Linkedin - / alex-mcmahon-bb107877 Paul’s Linkedin - / paul-howard-095b1322b Adepts Linkedin - / adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co...

Alex & Paul are joined by Adepts colleague Ashley Greenwood. We take a deep dive into his life outside of Adept. Whether that be his recent masters qualification, or one of his many business ventures – Defenda / AG Academy or his own PT Sports massage business. More certainly than meets the eye! Alex’s Linkedin - / alex-mcmahon-bb107877 Paul’s Linkedin - / paul-howard-095b1322b Adepts Linkedin - / adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co... Ash’s Linkedin - / ash-greenwood-9ba79a22a AG Sport - https://www.facebook.com/agsportsgrou...

Paul & Alex bring some more updates from Adept including our plans for 12 days of giving over Christmas, and future episodes. Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/

For the first time, we take the Podcast out on the open road! Paul and Alex head across to the Stretford Mall in Manchester and sit down with colleagues Mike Bednall & Dom Tomlinson and we discuss their own personal journeys through security and why theres never a 'typical' day on shift at the Stretford Mall Alex's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services/ Adept's Homepage - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Mike's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-b-a430a986/

Alex and Paul are back to bring a whole host of updates from Adept. From the Q2 A Grade Services Award Winners, to a multitude of new contracts and much more Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/

We are joined by our first international guest! Matthew Porcelli, one of the hottest properties in American and International Security, dials in from New Jersey, USA to talk to us about his journey into security, his multiple international publishing and his many many accomplishments and achievements! Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Matthews Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-porcelli-msc-cpp-msi-f-isrm-fsyl-2011a937/

In this episode Alex & Paul are joined by Clarity & Mindset Coach – Shanila Khan. Shanila is a mindset and clarity coach with skills she has acquired from working all around the globe. We talk about how her empathetic, growth-centered approach she uses to help clients break through barriers, define their aspirations, and step into their full potential. Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/

Awards season can bring out the best in people - but also the most suspicious takes… In this episode of Adepting To Change Bitesize, we chat about our recent experience at the BISA awards ceremony in London. From the big moments to the behind-the-scenes doubts (and debates!), we unpack what it actually means to be in the running - and discuss whether or not we will get involved next year! It’s short, sharp, and full of classic Adept honesty.

Alex & Paul are back this time with shorter episodes with the same honest chat, industry insight, and behind-the-scenes stories from the Adept world. In this first instalment, we talk about what it really feels like to be nominated and to sponsor awards (spoiler: it’s a bit surreal). Hit play for a quick listen that’s light, relatable, and very Adept.

Alex & Paul launch a series of quick-fire episodes of the Adepting To Change Bitesize - and this time we’re talking all things charity, community and dragon boat racing! From sponsored step counts to tough mudders, we reflect on what giving back really means at Adept - and how we try to make it fun.

The SIA are back on the Podcast, this time Alex and Paul are joined by Peter Eastbrook the Interim Director of Enforcement and Investigations as we once again talk through Labour Exploitation, Top 30 Chief Executive Summits, Reporting malpractice and a load more! Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/

Alex and Paul are back with a much an organisation we have talked about a lot on the podcast – The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter! The guys are joined by Carol Halford from the charter as they cover all things good employment and much much more! Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Carols Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-halford-2a29592b3/ GMGEC’s Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/gm-good-employment-charter/ GMGEC - https://www.gmgoodemploymentcharter.co.uk/

Alex is joined once again by Anna Howard, as they chat through Q1 of Adept in 2025. Theres the first winners of the year of the quarterly A-Grade Awards, the highs and lows of contract wins and losses, plus a BIG month for our MD Nick Adepts Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk Anna’s linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/anna-howard-b15859316/ Alex's Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/

Our long delayed Episode #21 is released, with Alex & guest Co-Host Paul Howard are back and have Leigh Turner back on the show for his 2nd appearance and this time hes in studio. We cover Modern Slavery, how security colleagues are now been exploited through WhatsApp/TikTok and much much more Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/ Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/