Adepting To Change
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.
Episodes
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/
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/
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.
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 invol...
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 v...
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.l...
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.linkedi...
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...
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/
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
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 de...
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, hel...
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:...
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/
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/
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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 ...
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!
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 th...
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