So yesterday saw Crispin heading back to his spiritual home of Nottingham, where he spent 22 years of his life (including the balmy summer of 1976…during which he worked in a mortuary!). In tow were Pete and the two Kates (Byers & Coleman) which was lucky as the event was for 180 ward sisters from Nottingham University Hospitals… bijou it was not! If you’re ever lacking in energy I suggest you go and spend the day with a large group of Nottingham nurses – intelligent, sparky, good humoured and ready to embrace the new. And also very stylishly dressed!

The day was focused on Communicating as a Leader, particularly looking at how we perform under pressure and the effect our behaviour has on others. The new element of VOX’s voice work focusing on vocal tone was an exciting part of the day. Exploring our RELATIONAL, REFLECTIVE, ADMONISHING & ORATORIAL voices clearly struck a cord with everyone. FYI I’m typing this in RELATIONAL!

A great day was only enhanced by the serving of fruit sorbet at the 3.00 p.m. break. Whoever’s idea that was at the Crowne Plaza Hotel deserves a medal!