On Purpose with Jay Shetty Evy Poumpouras ON: How To Instantly Read People, Create Connections & Influence People
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Jul 20, 2020 
Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service agent who protected U.S. presidents, shares her expertise on reading body language and influencing people. She reveals spy techniques that can be applied in everyday interactions, discussing how understanding social cues can enhance communication. Evy also emphasizes the role of empathy and resilience in building genuine connections, sharing her inspiring journey from immigrant struggles to success in personal protection. Tune in for insightful tips on detecting deception and fostering meaningful relationships!
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Focus on Actions
- Focus on a person's actions, not just their words or excuses.
- Imagine if the actions were done by a stranger to gain a clearer perspective.
Reading People in Interviews
- Make interviewees feel comfortable to reveal their true selves, and remember most people embellish.
- Look for deviations in body language, verbal patterns, and emotional responses to assess truthfulness.
Building Resilience Through Hormesis
- Resilience is built by inducing small amounts of stress, adapting, overcoming, and repeating.
- This process, called hormesis, helps create a habit of handling stress effectively.
