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Media and Blogs » Confidence Isn’t Optional—It’s a Necessity

Confidence Isn’t Optional—It’s a Necessity 2e1o3b

April 18, 2025

Whether you’re holding court at the poker table or leading a pitch in the boardroom, confidence isn’t just nice to have. It’s essential. And while some people seem to be born with it, the truth is, confidence is a skill. You can learn it. You can build it. You can own it.

Here’s your PokerDivas Confidence Playbook—a no-BS guide to showing up strong, even when you don’t feel like the chip leader (yet).

1. Dress Like You Mean It 5x5b1e

Yes, how you show up matters. You don’t need to be dressed to kill every day, but wear something that makes you feel like the most capable version of yourself. Shoulders back. Chin up. Eye on lock. Confidence starts before you say a word.

2. Celebrate Your Wins (All of Them) 6c6hp

We’re wired to focus on what’s not done. Shift the script. Keep a “win list” daily, weekly, whatever works. Closed a deal? Navigated a tough conversation? Showed up when you wanted to curl up on the couch ? It all counts. Confidence grows when you recognize your own momentum.

3. Curate Your Circle 5o4012

You can’t rise with people who clip your wings. Choose colleagues, friends, and mentors who fuel your fire—not your doubt. is fine. Constant criticism? That’s unnecessary “trash talk” that can hold you back. Build a squad that believes in your potential even when you may not.

4. Talk to Yourself Like You Would a Friend 2a6q6l

Your inner dialogue sets the tone. So drop the self-deprecating script. Start talking to yourself like someone you respect. Confidence isn’t arrogance, it’s owning your worth without apology.

5. Bet on Bold Moves—but Cash In on Small Wins 2d5s2b

Stretch goals are great, but don’t skip the steps. Confidence builds through action, not perfection. Push yourself beyond what’s comfortable, but recognize and reward your progress along the way. Those micro-wins? Let them fuel you to bigger wins.

Confidence doesn’t just help you play the game. It changes the game. It makes you more decisive, more respected, and harder to overlook. It helps you advocate for yourself, hold your ground, and walk into any room like you belong there. Because you do.

Whether you’re bluffing with a weak hand or making a bold ask in a high-stakes meeting—confidence is your greatest asset. Learn to play it.

Filed Under: women building confidence

What Clients Are Saying 1d4at

When you look at me now you see a confident woman. This was not always the case. I had the drive and desire to win but did not know how to get there. Understanding poker taught me perspective and stifled my doubts about “being good enough” to earn my seat at the table. Not only can I negotiate a win, I can negotiate the next ask. Skills expected of any expert trader. But what really made me successful in my career was my ability to recognize opportunities and take them before I felt qualified – advancing upward from roles in finance to trading and then to portfolio management – all under 15 years at Two Sigma Investments. If I waited until I felt qualified, I would have waited a very long time. Poker taught me to take opportunities when they presented themselves. Don’t wait for the ask, make the ask. Be bold.

– Mee Warren, CFA, CAIA, Trader

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