Evy Poumpouras On Courage, Confidence & Protecting The President

Trinny is joined by Evy Poumpouras – journalist, author and former special agent with the United States Secret Service.

Welcome to Fearless, the empowering podcast that tells the stories of inspirational people who have overcome challenges and fears in their lives in order to thrive.

After 12 years in the Secret Service, Evy is no stranger to high-pressure situations. Trinny and Evy take a look back at her remarkable career so far, from the skills she acquired as a polygraph examiner to working undercover and protecting President Obama. They discuss Evy’s firsthand experience of 9/11 in New York City, her tried-and-tested advice on overcoming trauma, and why managing your fear requires a deliberate act of courage.

Plus, they delve into the damaging impact of gossip, the importance of evaluating your social circle, and the ways in which we can all fortify our mental armour.

Evy Poumpouras’ BBC Maestro course ‘The Art of Influence’ is available at https://www.bbcmaestro.com/courses/evy-poumpouras/the-art-of-influence/trailer

This empowering series tells the stories of inspirational people who have overcome challenges and fears in their lives in order to thrive. With the help of stellar guests including Dame Judi Dench, Michelle Visage and Evy Poumpouras, Trinny will be digging deep into the fears that can hold us back from our goals, and how to overcome them.
“Can you actually choose to live a more fearless life? And what could you achieve if you did?
Fear is something I’ve felt deeply at multiple points in my life. Like so many others will know, it's an emotion that can leave us feeling paralysed, or like we just can’t compete. Those telltale butterflies. Feeling frozen in the headlights. Panic. We’ve all been there.
But there is nothing more inspiring than seeing a friend stare fear right in the eyes. And whenever I’ve been challenged by fear, that rush has led me to unexpected places...
In this podcast, I’ll be talking to guests who’ve made inspiring steps to overcome the hurdles and the nerves – and we’ll answer your questions about how to build an entirely new, fearless mindset” – Trinny Woodall

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• No. of episodes: 32
• Latest episode: 2025-03-25
• Society & Culture

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