She was trained to read minds, spot lies, and face danger - here’s what former Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras learned from protecting the world’s most powerful leaders
Evy Poumpouras is a former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service. She is the author of the bestselling book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly’ and co-host of Bravo’s TV competition series ‘Spy Games’.
In this conversation, Evy and Steven discuss topics such as, the dangers of getting easily offended, why you should stop asking people’s opinions, the top body language mistake that makes you look weak, and Evy’s ‘I’m not special’ hack for success.
Intro
What Is Evy Doing for People?
What Do People Come to Evy For?
People Sabotage Themselves
Lie Detecting
How Do We Start to Become Mentally Strong?
The People You Associate With Can Impact You
Observe Your Opponent, Don't Listen to Them
How Does Steven Pick People?
Living Fearlessly
Making Decisions Will Increase Your Confidence
How to Stop Others From Controlling Your Life
Making Decisions
How to Make Progress in Your Life or Career
Reliving Your Pains Makes You Feel High
Sexism in the Secret Service
How to Make Rational Decisions
What to Do When People Are Not Treating You Well
Being Bullied in a Work Environment
What I Learned About Bullies as a Secret Agent
How to Stop Being Prey for a Predator
Can Someone's Life Be Determined by the Way They Speak?
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The Importance of Gesticulating With Your Hands
Can You Fake Your Body Language?
What's Step 1 to Becoming That Person When I'm Not?
Do You Have to Go Through Difficult Times to Learn?
The Hack of Knowing You're Not Special or the Only One
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People Don't Want to Be Victims Anymore
Should We Make People Like Us?
The Importance of Being Authentic
Why Rejection Is the Way to Resilience
The Four Communication Styles
Emotion in the Police Workforce
Switching Styles During Interviews
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You can purchase Evy’s book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly’, here: https://amzn.to/4gMEv09
Evy’s BBC Maestro Course - https://bit.ly/43dx1zZ
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