Secret Service Agent: Remove People From Your Life if They Have These Red Flags! Evy Poumpouras

In this 1 July 2024 video, host Howard Howes sits sdown with Evy Poumpouras.

Today, Lewis welcomes back Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service agent and author of “Becoming Bulletproof.” Evy shares invaluable lessons learned from her 13-year career in the Secret Service, emphasizing the importance of one’s inner circle, the distinction between identity and instrumental mindsets and the value of humility. She provides practical advice on handling stress, being coachable, and navigating interpersonal relationships with a keen understanding of personality types. Evy’s insights are grounded in her extensive experience and deep understanding of human behavior, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their resilience and leadership skills.

https://youtu.be/YXH_O2FHqpo

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:19 – The Importance of Your Inner Circle
00:04:55 – Building Resilience
00:07:22 – The Effects of Chronic Stress on Mental Health
00:09:50 – Being Instrumental in Service-based Work
00:12:17 – Being Goal-Driven vs Emotion-Driven
00:14:51 – Shifting from self-focus to service-focus
00:17:10 – Coachability and Humility in the Secret Service
00:19:39 – Teaching Children to Process Emotions
00:22:06 – Understanding Personality Types: Lion, T-Rex, Mouse, Monkey
00:27:11 – The Four Predominant Personalities
00:29:38 – Creating Space for Others to Share
00:32:02 – Personality Types: Narcissism, Sociopathy, and Psychopathy
00:34:28 – The Rise of Narcissism and Lack of Empathy
00:37:07 – Self-Focus and Harm
00:39:47 – The Importance of Therapy and Emotional Expression
00:42:26 – Near Death Experience at the World Trade Center
00:44:42 – Appreciating Life and Letting Go
00:47:16 – Moving Forward and Overcoming Challenges
00:49:51 – Finding Therapy through Service
00:52:15 – The ability to sell harm to ourselves
00:54:38 – Stealing and Red Flags
00:56:42 – Understanding the Reasons for Bad Decisions