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Dec 2024
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Evy Poumpouras: Trust Your Instincts & T...

Lewis Howes
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"Dark colors project lethality. If I'm put together, then the bad guy who's looking to do something is going to think twice. It means this person woke up, they ironed their suit, they combed their hair, they shined their shoes - they've got it together." - Evy Poumpouras

Former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras pulls back the curtain on the subtle yet powerful ways we read and respond to others in any environment. Drawing from her extensive experience protecting presidents, she shares profound insights about trusting your instincts when something feels "off" about someone. Poumpouras breaks down how energy alignment and behavioral cues can reveal crucial information about a person's intentions and character, emphasizing the importance of honoring our intuitive signals.

Building on her years of high-stakes security experience, Poumpouras reveals the strategic significance of personal presentation and its impact on professional success. She offers fascinating insights into Secret Service protocols, explaining how everything from suit color to shoe shine communicates competence, authority, and readiness. Her unique perspective illuminates the psychology behind first impressions and demonstrates how physical appearance serves as a powerful tool for building trust and commanding respect in any professional setting.

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