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

In this online session designed for the Surrey community, you will explore how 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 right here in Surrey, 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 with those around you.

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 in your local coffee shop or during a walk in a Surrey park. 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, enhancing interactions across our diverse community.

The goal is to move past surface-level small talk. Understand how to listen more attentively, much like a poet listens for subtext and emotion, whether you're speaking with a neighbor or a colleague in Surrey. 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 professional contacts throughout our city 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. This session is proudly focused on the Surrey community, but we welcome anyone interested in improving their communication skills to join us online from wherever you are.