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Secret Agent: Send Your Children To A Village! How To Detect A Lie Instantly! The Eye Contact Trick I Learnt From 12 Years As A Secret Service Agent! - Evy Poumpouras

Jun 6, 2024

Former U.S. Secret Service Agent, Evy Poumpouras, shares insights on detecting lies, gaining control over others, and building confidence. She discusses her experiences working for 4 U.S. Presidents, ways to tell if someone is lying, and the importance of boundaries and respect in leadership roles.

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Evy Poumpouras

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Understanding non-verbal cues like tone and pitch can enhance communication clarity.

Leaders like Obama and Bush displayed rational decision-making devoid of emotions.

Selection process for U.S. Secret Service focuses on trust, integrity, and rigorous background checks.

Building genuine self-worth requires gradual self-improvement instead of quick fixes.

Parenting should focus on fostering independence, critical thinking, and limiting exposure to external influences.

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Evie's Background and Mission

Evie Pomporus, a former U.S. Secret Service special agent with expertise in lie detection and human behavior, is on a mission to share her insights and techniques to benefit others. Drawing from her experiences protecting presidents and working undercover, Evie emphasizes the importance of understanding individuals' motivational mindsets to influence their actions.

Setting Boundaries and Addressing Conflict in the Workplace

01:21

Understanding Motivation for Influence

01:52

Surround Yourself Wisely

01:26

Parental Control Over Media Consumption

01:00

Intro

2min

Continuous Personal Growth and Secret Service Operations

9min

Mastering Persuasion and Leadership Skills

25min

Rational Decision-Making and Presidential Security

5min

Rigorous Selection Process and Interrogation Tactics

10min

Mastering Eye Contact for Confidence and Connection

13min

Fitness, Stress, and Mental Health in the Secret Service

19min

The Importance of Active Listening and Taking Responsibility in Meetings

3min

Letting Go of Past Traumas and Choosing Empowerment

13min

10.

Undercover Operation in Organized Crime Ring

20min

11.

Life Lessons from a Secret Service Agent and Prioritizing Long-Term Health

4min

She was the last line of defence and ready to die for the most important person on earth, here are the secret skills she’s learned defending 4 U.S. Presidents.

Evy Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent and multi-media journalist. She is also the co-host of Bravo TV's series ‘Spy Games’ and author of the best-selling memoir, ‘Becoming Bulletproof’.

In this episode, Evy and Steven discuss topics such as, Evy’s close encounter with death on 9/11, how to gain control over anyone, her biggest lessons from working for Obama and Bush, and the best way to tell if someone is lying to you.

00:00 Intro

02:05 My Mission To Unlock People's Potential

05:05 How You Became A Secret Service Officer

10:43 How To Get Someone To Do What You Want Them To

13:10 When You Listen To Someone They Like You More

14:34 You Need To Know About Them And Then You Can Start Asking The Right Questions

18:18 How To Get Others To Respect You

22:59 Is It Your Ego Or Have Your Boundaries Being Broken?

26:49 How To Build Confidence

29:34 The Different Versions Of Ourselves We Create

32:49 What I Learnt About Leadership From Working With 4 US Presidents

35:47 I Was In The Room When US Presidents Would Make Tough Decisions

38:36 My First Day Working For George Bush

41:07 Secret Service Training: Only 1% Make It Through

44:16 The 1% Of People That Became Part Of The Secret Service

46:06 How Can You Tell If Someone Is Lying To You?

48:16 Who's The Biggest Liar You've Met?

50:54 Signs They're Lying To You

52:59 What Your Body Language Reveals About You

01:00:19 Do Men Struggle With Strong Women?

01:01:00 What Advice Would You Give Your Daughter Become A Resilient Person

01:04:37 What Do You Work Out Your Mind And Body

01:07:19 What Was The Scariest Day Of Your Career?

01:12:28 How Was Your Mental Health During Your Career?

01:17:48 Discrimination In The Secret Service

01:19:39 How To Be Heard And Respected

01:25:51 Why You Need To Take Personal Responsibility

01:33:48 The Addiction To Being A Victim

01:35:02 Identifying Victims That Don't Want To Change

01:39:47 Undercover Missions

01:45:24 Discrimination In The Job

01:50:58 Labelling Yourself Can Affect The Way You See Yourself

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Secret Agent: Send Your Children To A Village! How To Detect A Lie Instantly! The Eye Contact Trick I Learnt From 12 Years As A Secret Service Agent! - Evy Poumpouras

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Evie's Background and Mission

The Impact of Paralinguistics

Leadership Lessons from High-Profile Figures

Selection Process and Qualities for the U.S. Secret Service

Building Self-Confidence Beyond Quick Fixes

The Power of Incremental Progress and Self-Trust

Parenting Strategies for Nurturing Independence

Identity, Trauma, and Community

Perceptions of Discrimination and Overcoming Challenges

Setting Boundaries and Addressing Conflict in the Workplace

Understanding Motivation for Influence

Surround Yourself Wisely

Parental Control Over Media Consumption

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Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Evie's Background and Mission

The Impact of Paralinguistics

Leadership Lessons from High-Profile Figures

Selection Process and Qualities for the U.S. Secret Service

Building Self-Confidence Beyond Quick Fixes

The Power of Incremental Progress and Self-Trust

Parenting Strategies for Nurturing Independence

Identity, Trauma, and Community

Perceptions of Discrimination and Overcoming Challenges

Setting Boundaries and Addressing Conflict in the Workplace

Understanding Motivation for Influence

Surround Yourself Wisely

Parental Control Over Media Consumption

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