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

In this special online session for the Foley 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—whether you're chatting at a local Foley cafe or connecting with family online—and help you build stronger relationships. This is an opportunity to understand communication in a new light, using simple techniques to foster genuine connections, accessible right from your home.

We will look beyond complex literary analysis. Instead, you will get insights into the power of metaphor, imagery, and rhythm in simple, direct communication. These are not just academic concepts but practical tools you can use immediately in your daily life in Foley and beyond. Learn how paying attention to the sound and shape of words can change how others 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. In a community as connected as Foley, understanding how to listen more attentively—much like a poet listens for subtext and emotion—can make a real difference. 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, both near and far.

In this online 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. While this event is designed with the Foley community in mind, it is accessible online globally. 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, no matter where you are.