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

In this online session designed for the Ogden community, you will explore how simple poetic tools can help you connect with anyone on a deeper level. Discover how the basic principles of poetry can transform everyday conversations and build stronger relationships, whether you've written a poem before or not. This is a unique opportunity to see communication in a new light, using simple techniques to foster genuine connections. While this talk is created with Ogden in mind, we welcome attendees from anywhere in the world to join us digitally.

We will look beyond complex literary analysis. Instead, you'll get insights into the power of metaphor, imagery, and rhythm in simple communication. Think about how we in Ogden describe our unique landscape—those details create a shared experience. These are not academic concepts but practical tools you can use immediately in your daily life. 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 beyond surface-level small talk and build a stronger sense of community, starting with our conversations here in Ogden. 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, strengthening the bonds within our local community and beyond.

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 will help you apply these Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level in both your personal and professional life, right here in Ogden or wherever you are joining from.