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

In this special online session for the Columbia community, you will explore Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level. Discover how the basic principles of poetry can transform your everyday conversations and help you build stronger relationships, even if you have never written a poem before. This is an opportunity to understand communication in a new light, using simple techniques to foster genuine connections from the comfort of your home.

We will look beyond complex literary analysis. Instead, you will get insights on the power of metaphor, imagery, and rhythm in simple, direct communication. These are not academic concepts but practical tools you can use immediately, whether in a professional meeting or a friendly chat. Learn how paying attention to the sound and shape of words can change how others in our community receive your message and respond to you. 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 connections that make Columbia a great place to live. 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 across our city.

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 with a new perspective on language and connection. The ideas presented will help you apply these Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level in both your personal and professional life. While this event is designed with our Columbia community in mind, we welcome attendees from anywhere to join us online.