Play Life Differently

In just a few hands, I witnessed an incredible transformation among the women at my table. As Liz instructed us to gain confidence in our poker skills, I couldn't help reflect on how these same skills translate to real-life situations, both within and beyond the office. Witnessing the newfound confidence and assertiveness among the women at my poker table was truly remarkable. It reinforced my belief in the significance of programs like Poker Power in equipping women with the skills necessary to thrive in all aspects of life.

Charlotte G.

Poker Power redefined how I view the game. It’s not just a game but a necessary life skill. Being able how to translate these skills into business and better understanding allocated risk and the art of the bluff has already transformed the way I play my hand in meetings. Learning these skills in a room filled with strong women and laughter, seeing all of grow together was hands down one of my one of my favorite and most valuable experiences. I am “all in” on Poker Power.

Megan G.

I’m currently negotiating a contract position with a large health-care company. After our initial telephone call, I could tell the company thought I was a weak opponent. In a follow-up email, I was very aggressive in pointing out issues they had not previously discussed. I also know they are pot-committed, as the client specifically requested me for this project. I’m ready to go all-in.

Arianne M.

I’ve joined Poker Power taking the unique decision-making in poker and applying it to business strategy and everyday life.

Melanie W.

As a female founder, I am tired of the rhetoric about empowerment and equality, but your program actually does empower women…I’ve noticed how the program has helped me in negotiations.

Julie L.

The best part of honing your poker skills is discovering a window into the universe of math and probability and really being able to philosophically come to terms with risk and reward in your own life.

Alexandra C.

I have been a business owner for almost 20 years. Many qualities that make a great business owner also make a great poker player like discipline, patience, risk analysis, networking, and plenty of determination.

Tammi E.

As a mergers and acquisitions lawyer, I’d spent many years working on negotiations, so I thought I knew a lot about the art of making deals; yet once I started learning how to play, I could immediately see applications that related to my job: when to go all in, when to fold, how to recognize tells.

Rachel S.

Poker has made me step more out of my comfort zone and take more risks such as applying to more adventurous jobs outside my major.

Karen G.

Just as we are reading the table in poker, we are reading the room at work and in life. Poker has enhanced my emotional intelligence and has been teaching me to be comfortable in taking risks.

Monica D.

This was absolutely empowering. I walked away feeling ten times more confident, just from learning how to play poker. It was interactive, informative, and incredible to see how a mindset shift can change my outlook in a professional setting.

Madison S.

I tend to be passive and noticed that was my first instinct. Learning from a female poker pro makes a difference! It gave me and my daughter more confidence and business skills.

Ann R.

I love poker because of its complexity, as well as the sense of challenge and competition it brings. I became a Poker Power teacher in order to show the benefits of this game to all women and present poker as it should be—a unique game of skill and strategy.

Sarah S.

I like how the focus was on helping women empower themselves. The program combined poker instruction with parallels to each woman’s individual professional journey. I appreciated how each breakout room had a facilitator so that the attendees weren’t left to figure it out on their own.

Caitlan E.

Poker requires the high level of emotional intelligence women need across many business contexts, especially ones that are high-pressured and emotionally charged. When playing poker, one needs to be aware of how one is feeling and manage those emotions so they don’t get the best of you.

Gail B.

To be successful, I have to be assertive, confident, and a risk-taker. Poker has helped me hone these skills. I am a better negotiator, an excellent patient advocate, and a confident clinician thanks to my poker skills.

Usha P.

Playing poker helps in knowing when to act. In business, you’ll encounter situations where you want to set the tone, and you should act first. In poker, the first-mover advantage can set the stage for the discussion.

Erin S.

The skills women are learning through poker have direct applicability to their work as entrepreneurs and investors, and the game has proven to be a great foundation for deal-making.

Martina W.

Everything we can do to raise those voices and get a seat at the table. That’s what really draws me to the mission of Poker Power because I think we represent a big piece of the population.

Cynthia D.

Poker allowed me to step out of the box of being a young twenty-something girl and into being a force to be reckoned with!

Amanda B.