April 14, 2025

Empathetic listening is the practice of truly paying attention to someone else—not just to their words, but to their feelings and points of view. Also called active or reflective listening, it means being present, showing care, and responding in a supportive way. The goal isn’t to judge, fix, or offer advice—it’s to understand.

A project proposal is a written template that explains your project idea to decision-makers. It’s designed to “sell” your idea by clearly showing why the project matters and how it will be carried out. It also helps you get the support, funding, or resources needed to move forward.