poised vs collected

poised and collected both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
poised	No	Yes	No	No
collected	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, poised and collected are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of poised include equanimous, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed.

poised (adjective)	collected (adjective)
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action	brought together in one place
in full control of your faculties	in full control of your faculties