Adepting To Change

Episode #21 – Autism Awareness

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!
 
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Episode #20 – More than a Cleaner with Daniel Nkrumah

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!

Episode #19 – Q4 Winners, Our Survey Said??? + a new guest Co-Host!?

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...

Episode #18 – A Real Living Pensions Crisis! Adept & The Living Wage Foundation Talk Pensions

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.
 
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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:
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Episode #17: Our Final Episode???

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
 
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Your Podcast Producers:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbuttler/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideasson05/

Episode #16: Adept meets the SIA with Paul Fullwood

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.
 
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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

Episode #15 Part 2: Adept in partnership with The Down’s Syndrome Association

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!
 
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Alex's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mcmahon-msyl-bb107877/
Nick's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cooper/
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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/

Episode #15 Part 1- Adept in partnership with The Down’s Syndrome Association

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!
 
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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/

Episode #14 – The Dark Side of Security with Guest Leigh Turner

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!

Season 2, Episode #13 - Podcast Re-Launch!

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!