The Mel Robbins Podcast

Secret Service Agent Explains Psychological Tricks To Read Anyone & Spot A Liar

Jul 4, 2024

Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service agent and expert in lie detection, shares her incredible journey of protecting five U.S. presidents. She reveals fascinating techniques to read body language and spot deception. Listeners learn how to enhance their confidence and emotional awareness in communication. Evy also discusses the psychological strategies used in high-pressure situations, emphasizing resilience and humor. Plus, she highlights the importance of authenticity and manages self-criticism to build stronger connections.

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Language cues like possessive pronouns indicate deception.

Charismatic behavior can signal dishonesty in individuals.

Body language alignment with verbal cues is crucial for detecting lies.

Deep dives

Detecting Deception

People showing up with a Bible for an interview or phrases like 'I swear to God' or 'on my mother's grave' were indicative of deception. Stalling tactics like asking 'Who, me?' or using possessive language were red flags. A key indicator was their answers not aligning with the questions asked.

Learning Resilience from Leaders

01:35

Reading People

02:00

Trust Your Gut and Read People's Actions

00:43

Focus on Actions, Not Emotions

01:22

Intro

2min

Unlocking the Secrets of Body Language and Confidence

4min

From Cubicle to Crime Fighter: An Unexpected Career Journey

2min

Leadership Insights from the Secret Service

22min

Mastering the Art of Reading People and Detecting Lies

4min

Decoding Body Language in Communication

13min

The Dangers of Self-Criticism and Embracing Confidence

4min

Decoding Deception: Cues and Context

12min

Communicating with Authority and Authenticity

21min

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Handling Challenges and Discovering Support

3min

Today, a secret service agent is teaching you how to read body language, master your emotions, and spot a liar.

In this one of a kind episode, agent Evy Poumpouras is unpacking proven strategies and psychological tricks to get what you want.

Evy is a former secret service agent who has protected 5 U.S presidents.

She is a “human lie detector” who has been specially trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence.

And today, she is giving you a masterclass of all of her best secrets from over 3 decades of training and experience.

Evy’s extensive and decorated career includes operating undercover, complex criminal investigations, and working as an interrogator for the Secret Service’s elite polygraph unit – and she’s here to arm you with information, tools, and strategies in this special episode.

For more resources, including links to Evy’s work, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this impactful and tactical episode, you’ll love listening to this one next, which shares more body language secrets (including those that are specific to helping you get ahead at work): Research From Princeton: 13 Proven Hacks That Boost Your Influence & Make You More Confident

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

Secret Service Agent Explains Psychological Tricks To Read Anyone & Spot A Liar

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Detecting Deception

Verbal Indicators

Reading Body Language

Confidence and Observation

Assessing Others Through Actions and Behaviors

Communication Strategies and Assertiveness

Learning Resilience from Leaders

Reading People

Trust Your Gut and Read People's Actions

Focus on Actions, Not Emotions

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts