Chapter 5

Educating Frances

Melvin: ‘Frances, when are we going to start a family?’

Frances: ‘As soon as I have finished my MBA.’

Melvin: ‘You said that last year when you were completing your Law degree.’

Frances: ‘I promise this time, only two more years to go.’

Melvin: ‘And in the meantime you are getting so stressed.’

Frances was 30 years of age, a HR manager in a commercial bank. She knew the importance of education but her partner was growing increasingly concerned over her health. She agreed to employ a coach who quickly pointed out that the pressure she was putting herself under was causing the stress. This was no revelation, but what did surprise ...

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