Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level - Asheville

Join this online session designed for the Asheville community to explore Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level. In a city known for its vibrant arts and deep connections, discover how basic poetic principles can transform your everyday conversations. This is an opportunity to understand communication in a new light, using simple techniques to foster genuine connections, whether you're chatting at a local cafe or connecting with family online.

We will look beyond complex literary analysis. Instead, you will get insights on the power of metaphor, imagery, and rhythm in simple, direct communication—tools as practical as navigating the Blue Ridge Parkway. These are not academic concepts but practical tools you can use immediately. Learn how paying attention to the sound and shape of words can change how others in our Asheville community and beyond receive your message. The focus is on making your expression more vivid and your listening more intentional.

The goal is to move past surface-level small talk and build the kind of authentic relationships that make Asheville special. Understand how to listen more attentively, much like a poet listens for subtext and emotion. You will also learn about expressing your own thoughts and feelings with greater clarity and impact. This approach helps create moments of real understanding with friends, family, and colleagues. While this event is created with Asheville in mind, we welcome attendees from anywhere to join us online.

In this talk, you will learn about:

• How simple comparisons can make your ideas more relatable.
• The importance of specific details in creating a shared experience.
• Using the pace of your speech to add emotional weight.
• How to listen for what is not being said directly.

You will leave this online talk with a new perspective on language and connection. The ideas presented are designed to be immediately applicable, helping you enrich your interactions within the Asheville community and in all aspects of your personal and professional life.