Erin Lydon on the Game of Poker...& Life
About the Episode
In this episode of Queen Me!, Erin Lydon, president of Poker Power, about her journey from an English major to a leader in a male-dominated industry, the parallels between poker and life strategies, and the importance of gender equity and diverse boardrooms. Erin shares insights on balancing work and family, the empowerment of women through poker, and the significance of risk-taking and negotiation skills.
Key Takeaways
Erin’s non-traditional career path led her from an English major to banking, and eventually to becoming the president of Poker Power, highlighting the value of leveraging strategic skills across different fields.
Poker Power aims to teach one million women poker to foster strategic thinking and risk-taking skills, demonstrating the applicability of poker strategies to life and leadership.
Playing poker offers a controlled environment for women to practice risk-taking and negotiation, leading to real-life benefits such as improved negotiation outcomes in personal and professional scenarios.
Erin emphasizes the importance of gender equity and diverse, intergenerational boardrooms in male-dominated fields, advocating for environments where different generations collaborate and contribute unique insights.
Discovering a 25% pay gap with male colleagues was a pivotal moment for Erin, underscoring the importance of self-advocacy, mentorship, and open conversations about salary for women in the workplace.
Erin encourages young women to practice and advocate for themselves, highlighting the need for mentors and allies, and the importance of persistence in pursuing passion and fulfillment in their careers.
Poker Power's gender-neutral app and learning modules provide an accessible platform for individuals to learn poker and apply its strategies to life, emphasizing the organization's commitment to empowering women.
Dive Deeper
Website: https://pokerpower.com/
