5 Brain-Changing Steps

To Resist the Seduction of Praise & the Fear of Criticism

Practical Brain Science to help you…


  • Understand how leadership works with criticism
  • Letting go of being overly attached to the opinions of others
  • Create powerful self-talk for your brain
  • Diffuse criticism’s effect through self-inquiry



Linda Cassell is a certified NeuroLeadership Coach, speaker, and culture strategist. Her coaching practice focuses on personal and leadership development. She uses evidence based strategies, the latest neuroscience research, and mindfulness techniques to help clients reduce stress and increase productivity. She produced and co-hosted The Art of Joyful Living, one of Blog Talk Radio’s most popular programs, and her work has been cited in The Washington Post and The Chicago Tribune.