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

In this online session created especially for the Montreal community, you will explore Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level. Discover how the foundational principles of poetry can fundamentally transform your everyday conversations—whether you're chatting at a Plateau café, discussing a project with colleagues downtown, or connecting in a virtual meeting with people across the city. This talk will help you build stronger, more authentic relationships, even if you have never considered yourself a poet before. It’s a unique opportunity for Montrealers to understand communication in a completely new light, using simple, practical techniques to foster genuine connections within our diverse, bilingual city.

We will look beyond complex literary analysis and dense academic jargon. Instead, you will get immediately applicable insights on the power of metaphor, imagery, and rhythm in simple, direct communication. These are not abstract concepts but are tangible tools you can use right after the session concludes. Learn how paying attention to the sound, shape, and feel of your words can fundamentally change how others receive your message and respond to you. The core focus is on making your personal expression more vivid and your listening more intentional, an essential skill for navigating the rich social and professional landscapes of Montreal.

The central goal of this talk is to help you move past generic, surface-level small talk. In a city celebrated for its vibrant arts, international festivals, and deep cultural roots, we have endless opportunities to engage more meaningfully with one another. You will understand how to listen more attentively, much like a poet listens for subtext, emotion, and unspoken truths in language. You will also learn proven methods for expressing your own thoughts and feelings with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. This thoughtful approach helps create powerful moments of real understanding with friends, family, and colleagues across Montreal and beyond.

In this talk, you will learn about:

• How simple comparisons and metaphors can make your ideas instantly more relatable.
• The critical importance of specific, sensory details in creating a shared human experience.
• Using the rhythm and pace of your speech to add emotional weight and necessary emphasis.
• How to listen for what is not being said directly in order to understand the full picture.

You will leave this session with a new, enriched perspective on language and human connection. While this online event is designed with the Montreal community in mind, the ideas presented are universal and fully accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world with an internet connection. The insights from this session will equip you to apply these powerful communication techniques in both your personal and professional life, fostering better relationships wherever you go.