BENERGY Module 5: Lesson 5

Talk Energy Like a Pro  

Learning Objective – By the end of this lesson, you will be more skilled in how to speak convincingly, successfully, and practically about the importance of energy in our lives as explained by an energy industry insider. 

WATCH: Speak Energy Like a Pro

Featuring Mark LaCour of OGGN, the world’s leading podcast network for oil and energy. 

Pre-view Questions – Use these questions to activate your curiosity and gauge your baseline understanding 

Before You Watch: Speak Energy Like a Pro

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Before watching, which strategy is MOST important for communicating technical topics—like energy—to someone who may already hold strong opinions?

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What key concept should students expect to hear about when learning how to talk to people unfamiliar with energy topics?

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Which communication challenge is most likely to appear in conversations about energy?

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Students should expect the video to teach that effective communication about energy involves:

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Post-Viewing Questions – Use these questions to assess your understanding of the video’s key points and  to help reinforce your understanding of the main messages. 

After You Watch: Speak Energy Like a Pro

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According to the speaker, why does trying to “win” an argument about energy rarely work?

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When speaking to someone unfamiliar with energy topics, what is the FIRST step recommended?

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Why does the speaker recommend focusing on “shared goals” such as reliable and affordable energy?

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How does the speaker suggest responding when someone ties hydrocarbon use to climate change?

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Why does the speaker say open-ended questions like “Where does energy come from?” are effective?

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What communication mistake does the speaker caution against when correcting false information?

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According to the speaker, what often happens after someone hears new information and goes away to “fact-check” it?

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Why does the speaker use examples like babies born by candlelight or losing air conditioning?

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How does the speaker recommend approaching conversations with younger siblings or kids?

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What overall communication principle does the speaker emphasize when discussing controversial topics like energy?

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