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/

Alex is joined in the studio by our Head office team of Anna Howard, and Chris Holt. In this episode we recount our recent Annual A Grade Awards, give you the run down of the winners and what we have in store already for next years awards! We also take a look at whats coming up socially for Adept over the next few months Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Anna’s linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-howard-b15859316/ Chris’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-holt-8109a912b/ Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/

Alex is joined in the studio by our Head office team of Anna Howard, and Chris Holt. They are themselves in toe with their Children: Jacob Howard & Harvey Holt. In this episode, Chris & Anna speak candidly about their respective journeys of Autism with their sons. From spotting the early signs, through diagnosis and what teenage into adult life looks like. We also delve into what its like to manage family life & working life whilst having a child with Autism – a subject still to this day which can be quite Taboo! Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Adept - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Anna’s linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-howard-b15859316/ Chris’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-holt-8109a912b/ Alex’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-bb107877/

Alex & guest co-host Paul Howard are back for one of the most powerful episodes to date. Long time Leeds Docks cleaner Daniel Nkrumah is in studio and talks us through his extraordinary journey that’s taken him from his home country Ghana, in to Germany, Holland, Scotland and now to where he currently resides in Leeds. He takes us for a dive into his charity work that has seen him donate thousands of pounds over the years, helping hundreds of children get the basics we take for granted – Food, Medicine, Clothing, Shelter and an education!

Alex is joined in the studio by a guest co-host….returning for his third appearance, Paul Howard is in the chair as they bring more updates from Adept. They talk about the Q4 Winners of the Adept annual awards, and what that looks like for the upcoming Annual Awards, they run through the recent employee survey, plus much more...

Adept are back and this time Alex & Alan are joined by Jack Ballingham & Shelley Morris from the Living Wage Foundation as they talk about the Foundations most recent programme – LIVING PENSIONS. Adepts LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services/ Alan's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alan-brierley-07a459b0/ Alex's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-msyl-bb107877/ Adepts Homepage - https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Shelley’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-morris-lwf/ Living Wage Foundations Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-wage-foundation/posts/?feedView=all Living Wage Foundation - https://www.livingwage.org.uk/ Our Podcast Producers: https://www.yorkshirepodcaststudios.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbuttler/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideasson05/

Join Alex & Alan for the wrap up of 2024 as they reflect on an incredible year for Adept. Theres updates on our ongoing 12 days of Christmas giving, and we have exciting updates in announcing Q3 of the A-Grade Service Awards Adepts LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services/ Alan's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alan-brierley-07a459b0/ Alex's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-msyl-bb107877/ https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Your Podcast Producers: https://www.yorkshirepodcaststudios.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbuttler/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideasson05/

Alex & Alan are joined by the Security Industry's regulatory body - the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and their Director of Enforcement & Inspections Paul Fullwood. Paul has a 30+ Year background in Policing, Military and the private sector and he talks all things from SIA Business licensing to the continued threat of labour exploitation. Adepts LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services/ Alan's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alan-brierley-07a459b0/ Alex's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-msyl-bb107877/ https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Join us in the fight to rid the industry of Labour Exploitation and Organised Crime Groups https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-out-how-you-report-labour-exploitation https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-to-root-out-security-training-malpractice https://www.gov.uk/report-security-staff-or-companies

Alex & Alan are back for Part 2 and alongside Molly Keal again, are joined in studio by Luke McGovern and returning guest Paul Howard. The chat is centred around Luke’s journey through the DSA’s workfit scheme through to his ongoing successful placement with Adept at one of Manchester’s flagship buildings - No.1 Spinningfields. We also talk about Luke’s current exploits as the front man of the band ‘The Lightning Power and the Party revolution’ and hear a snippet of a potential future in stand up comedy! Adepts LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services/ Alan's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alan-brierley-07a459b0/ Alex's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-msyl-bb107877/ Nick's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cooper/ https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Molly’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-keal-744617161/ Down’s Syndrome Association: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down's-syndrome-association/posts/?feedView=all https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/

Alex & Alan are Joined by Molly Keal who is the WorkFit Officer for the Down’s Syndrome Association as they talk about the current successful partnership between Adept and the DSA. They cover how the journey started, what Adepts goals were and how other like-minded businesses can get involved and really make a difference! Adepts LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services/ Alan's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alan-brierley-07a459b0/ Alex's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-msyl-bb107877/ Nick's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cooper/ https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk/ Molly’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-keal-744617161/ Down’s Syndrome Association: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down's-syndrome-association/posts/?feedView=all https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/

Alex, Nick & Alan are joined on the show by Leigh Turner - CEO of Elite Tactical Force Limited & Elite Tactical Force Academy. Leigh though is more famed recently for gaining notoriety on social media platforms such as LinkedIn in for his one man crusade on the illegal deployment and exploitation of security officers nationwide. We dive in the depths and extent of the issue plaguing the security industry, how he sees the immediate short term panning out, and what industry leaders can do to combat this. A must listen episode!

Alex, Nick & Alan are back for a new season of the Podcast. They pick up where they left off with a recap of Season 1, Q2 Award winners and what this season has in store, plus much more!

The guys are joined by social media star Peter Allsop AKA ‘PJ Audits’. We take a deep dive into the world of auditing security and various industries. The intricacies of Peter’s social media empire and what’s got his YouTube channel to the brink of a silver 100k plaque and over 35 million views.

The guys are back and with reason to celebrate! The team share their triumph from the recent Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Awards, their tales of the sinking boat from the recent Dragon Boat Racing event at Leeds Dock and a sneak preview into Episode #126.

Alan, Alex & Special Guest co-host Jordy Turangan are joined by Adept's new workplace wellbeing partners YuLife. The team talk through Adept's new wellbeing platform and how it can benefit colleagues.

Episode 9 sees Alex & Alan joined by Lucy Mann from Unseen UK, a pioneering charity dedicated to eradicating modern slavery. Lucy provides an eye-opening exploration into the hidden world of contemporary slavery, highlighting the stark realities faced by victims and the pervasive nature of this issue in today's society. Lucy shares compelling stories from the front lines of Unseen UK's efforts, illustrating the organization's multifaceted approach to combating human exploitation. She delves into the challenges and triumphs of their mission, from rescuing and supporting survivors to influencing policy changes and raising public awareness. Lucy's links... https://www.linkedin.com/company/unseen-uk-/ https://www.unseenuk.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-mann-21817aa3/

The guys are joined by Andy Arrand - Specialist Dog Handler & his pup in training Barry! We talk all things Dog Handling. From what day one of training looks like, to the front line of the U.K's infrastructure. Catch up with us: https://www.adeptcorporateservices.co.uk Adepts Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/adept-corporate-services Nick's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cooper/ Alan's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-brierley-07a459b0/ Alex's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-msyl-bb107877/

The guys are back for the latest instalment of the podcast. We announce the winners of Adept's new Reward and Recognition Scheme for Quarter 1 of 2024, plus much more...

The guys bring the latest instalment of the podcast, and they are joined by Ste Bickers of Form Property. Ste talks the guys through his journey from working as a front line security officer to heading up one of Leeds’ most iconic developments – Leeds Docks. Ste’s Socials - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-bickers-a26a7a72/ Form Property - https://www.formproperty.co.uk/ Form Sustain - https://www.formproperty.co.uk/our-services/form-sustain#:~:text=Sustainability%20is%20focal%20to%20Form,and%20social%20performance%20of%20spaces. Form Socials - https://www.linkedin.com/company/formproperty/ Leeds Docks - https://www.leedsdock.com/

Alex and Alan are joined by former Soldier and Security expert Carl Dakin. Carl talks through his life in the security industry, his journey into senior directorships and company ownership and tells all about the benefits of joining the Security Institute and his never ending quest for CPD.

Alex and Alan are joined by former Soldier and Security expert Carl Dakin. Carl talks through his life in the security industry, his journey into senior directorships and company ownership and tells all about the benefits of joining the Security Institute and his never ending quest for CPD

Episode 4 (Part 2), sees Alex, Nick & Alan welcome Lisa Baskott to the Podcast in this special guest episode. Lisa talks about her journey from the court room as a serving magistrate, to the front line of Brighton's Security scene, to found 2nd Line of Defence. Video Episodes - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_x-RfLlwiSL17j39stNcw Lisa’s Links: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-baskott-116398241/ Linkedin (2nd Line of Defence) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2nd-line-of-defence/ 2nd Line of Defence - https://2ndlineofdefence.com/

Episode 4 (Part 1), sees Alex, Nick & Alan welcome Lisa Baskott to the Podcast in this special guest episode. Lisa talks about her journey from the court room as a serving magistrate, to the front line of Brighton's Security scene, to found 2nd Line of Defence. Video Episodes - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_x-RfLlwiSL17j39stNcw Lisa’s Links: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-baskott-116398241/ Linkedin (2nd Line of Defence) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2nd-line-of-defence/ 2nd Line of Defence - https://2ndlineofdefence.com/

Co hosts Alex McMahon, Nick Cooper and Alan Brierley are back on the podcast where security meets sparkle. They take a look at all matters security and cleaning with Adept Corporate Services and answer your questions. Insightful and enlightening chat, entertaining guests and everything in between. Now on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@AdeptingToChange?si=LmMqTs4o4LR3Q-sU

Co hosts Alex McMahon, Nick Cooper and Alan Brierley welcome their first guest, Paul Howard, to the podcast. The pod where security meets sparkle, looking at all matters security and cleaning with Adept Corporate Services. Insightful and enlightening chat, entertaining guests and everything in between.

Co hosts Alex McMahon, Nick Cooper and Alan Brierley introduce you to a podcast where security meets sparkle, looking at all matters security and cleaning with Adept Corporate Services. Insightful and enlightening chat, entertaining guests and everything in between.