Calm and confident (6)

I believe the answer is:

poised

(Other definitions for poised that I've seen before include "Ready for action or self-assured" , "Balanced or self-assured" , "Elegant, self-assured" , "Self-possessed or balanced" , "Showing self-assurance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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