Poker Power

Great negotiators, like great poker players, know when to push, when to fold, and when to raise the stakes. It's not just about winning; it's about recognizing the best move for you in any situation. We're focused on teaching women how to negotiate on and off the table through the game of poker. Want to learn how to negotiate effectively? Level up your skills and career with Poker Power: https://bit.ly/4hr2mCU

On Jake Shane’s podcast, Mel Robbins shares a mindset shift that changes everything: Success isn’t about wishing for a better hand. It’s about knowing how to play the one you have. "I'm not going to become better at life or be a great card player, if all I do is trash myself for the cards that I'm holding." In poker, great players don’t waste time complaining about their cards, they read the table, trust their instincts, and make bold moves. The same is true in life. Self-doubt won’t move you forward, but strategy, confidence, and smart decision-making will. At Poker Power, we teach women how to think like a poker player, how to bet on themselves, take risks strategically, and turn any situation into an opportunity. Because when you play your hand with skill, you can win in ways you never expected. Ready to stop second-guessing and start playing to win? Learn how: https://bit.ly/4iwns3X

Our Power Moves: Where Strategy Meets Style Event was a room full of decision-makers. A game built on calculated risks. And, an evening designed to sharpen the skills that define leadership. We didn’t just play poker; we put strategy into action. Hosted in partnership with Argent, MELD, and Seven24 Collective, this event brought together emerging talent, executives, founders, and industry leaders for a night of high-stakes thinking and networking in style. Swipe through for an inside look!

For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating five trailblazing women who bet on themselves and pivoted their careers to incredible success. Beyoncé. Reshma Saujani. Estée Lauder. Vera Wang. Oprah Winfrey. Each of them faced uncertainty. Each of them took a strategic risk. And each of them won. Winning isn’t about waiting for the perfect hand, it’s about using the cards you are dealt with confidence. What’s a risk you’ve taken that paid off? Tell us in the comments. And, if you’re ready to flex your own risk-taking muscle, join us at Poker Power: https://bit.ly/4ivf4BE

Today is #NationalWorkingMomsDay! It's a moment to recognize the resilience, dedication, and strength of mothers balancing careers and home life. Working mothers navigate unique challenges, from limited flexible work options to the 'second shift' of home responsibilities. These are factors that can impact their careers and well-being. Of course, this list is just the start. Are there challenges you’ve encountered that aren’t listed below? Share your experience in the comments. Your insights will help drive conversations on how businesses can better support working mothers. Let’s talk.

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible instructors and team members, past and present, who bring our mission to life every day. They are the ones teaching confidence through calculated risks. The ones empowering women to think strategically, negotiate fearlessly, and make bold decisions. They show up, they lead, and they change the game for all of us. To our Poker Power team: Thank you. Your passion and dedication inspire more women to take a seat at the table and play life differently. Let’s take a moment to recognize the women who make this possible. Drop a ?? to celebrate with us!

Confidence. Leadership. Community. These are just a few of the things that drew Jenny L. to Poker Power and now, they’re the very things she’s gained through the game. Jenny came looking for a way to build confidence and step into leadership. What she found was a vibrant, supportive group of women who play boldly, take risks, and lift each other up. Her journey is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you, Jenny, for sharing your story and for being part of this incredible community.

Our founder, Jenny Just, has been named one of CNBC's 2025 Changemakers, recognized for transforming business and breaking barriers in finance and beyond. From co-founding PEAK6 to launching Poker Power, Jenny has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for women, whether in trading, investing, or around the poker table. At PEAK6, she’s doubled the industry benchmark for female fund managers and backed game-changing fintech and AI ventures. And with Poker Power, she’s helping women develop the confidence, risk-taking skills, and decision-making power needed to win in business and life. CNBC’s Changemakers list honors women who are driving real impact, despite the odds. With just 11% of Fortune 500 CEOs being women and only 2% of VC funding going to female-founded companies, leaders like Jenny prove that change is possible when you’re bold enough to take a seat at the table. Congratulations, Jenny, and to all the incredible women on this list! Your work is paving the way for women. Read more about Jenny’s journey: https://cnb.cx/4ieX0v1

We’re bringing strategy, skill-building, and connection to Chicago! Join Poker Power for the third installment of our public event series with Three Cities Social, where you'll learn the game of poker—no experience needed—while sharpening the skills that power your career and life. What’s in the cards for this event? ? Master negotiation, risk-taking, and decision-making ? Connect with ambitious women in Chicago ? Play, learn, and grow in a fun, welcoming space ? Light-bites and refreshments included ?? Where: Three Cities Social – 320 W Ohio St, Chicago ?? When: Saturday, March 8 | 1-3 PM CT Early bird pricing is still available—secure your spot now! Purchase here: https://bit.ly/4hTeg9F #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoNetworking #WomenInChicago

How do you break through fear and step into leadership? In her TED Conferences Talk, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice shares powerful insights on overcoming fear, taking risks, and leading with confidence. Her message is clear—success isn’t about waiting for fear to disappear. It’s about acting despite it. At Poker Power, every decision at the table, whether to fold, call, or go all-in, mirrors the choices we make in life. Fear shows up in negotiations, in career moves, in the moments we second-guess ourselves. But just like in poker, the key is learning to assess risk, trust our instincts, and make bold moves with confidence. Because the best players and the best leaders aren’t fearless. They’re prepared. How do you push past fear to go after what you want? ?? Watch her full TED Talk: https://bit.ly/3XfZTE4