Adepting To Change
A podcast where security meets sparkle. Taking a look at all matters security and cleaning with Adept Corporate Services. Insightful and enlightening chat, entertaining guests and everything in between.
Episodes
Q2 winners announced, we touch on our other nominees as well for the first time. We also talk new contract wins and new business as well
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The gang are back and Chat turns to the recent Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Awards 2026. And we reveal if were able to add more to the growing trophy cabinet!
We also touch on some recent CSR days, and also some suspect rashes…
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Alex, Paul & Chelle are back and this time they are joined by Cordie Gwilym – a Manchester based Executive Coach, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker & Social Worker as we talk toxic cultures or companies & what breaks first.
We’ll explore what it really means to create more human workplaces. From psychological safety and burnout to belonging, leadership and understanding your people, it’s a conversation ever...
Paul & Alex are joined by the COO of the newly formed S12 Paul Fullwood – the task force set up to ‘clean up’ the security industry! We are also joined by Leigh Turner who has some interesting takes on S12, and some updates from the dark murky world of Labour Exploitation
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Join Paul & Alex, as they are joined by Poacher turned Game Keeper….Rick Flowers who recently joined Adept as technical services director
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Return host to the hotseat Anna Howard Is joined by new host Chelle Tood-Brown as they sit down and talk to Menopause coach Julie Cosgrove! They cover a whole multitude of topics around the menopause, how it effects women, how it effects the workplace – and what you can do the make a positive step change!
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Alex & Paul sit down to recap on Adepts Annual A-Grade Service Awards, amongst other bits! Q1s award winners are announced and a bit of a recap on a very exciting Quarter 1 in 2026
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Alex & Paul are on location again! This time in Manchester at the ABC Dome, ahead of the 2026 Adept A-Grade Service Awards Night!
Check in as well as two familiar faces don the microphones again making a welcome return!!
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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 & co...
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
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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
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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!
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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!!!
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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
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Paul & Alex bring some more updates from Adept including our plans for 12 days of giving over Christmas, and future episodes.
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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
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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
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Paul’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-howard-095b1322b/
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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!
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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.
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