{"id":13962,"date":"2025-11-19T14:26:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T19:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/?p=13962"},"modified":"2025-11-19T14:47:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T19:47:37","slug":"jumpstart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/jumpstart\/","title":{"rendered":"Reigniting Your SPARK! 26 Strategies to Jumpstart 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Reigniting Your SPARK!<\/h1><p>26 Strategies to Jumpstart 2026<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1679\/Jumpstart.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>\n<h1><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h4><em>How will you show up for 2026<\/em>?<\/h4>\n<p>A new year arrives in a blink\u2014but what if this one became your most energized and purposeful yet? Rather than \u201cNew Year, New You,\u201d this energizing session invites participants to pursue a \u201cNew Year, Enhanced YOU!\u201d\u2014a refreshing shift that empowers individuals to greet the New Year rooted in personal growth, connection, and renewed motivation.<\/p>\n<p>In this dynamic session, Gail Lowney Alofsin shares 26 actionable strategies to reignite purpose, positivity, and performance. Whether you&#8217;re a frontline employee, supervisor, emerging leader, or seasoned executive, you\u2019ll discover practical ways to strengthen your communication, enhance collaboration, and contribute to a culture where everyone feels proud of the work they do.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits and Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reenergize personal motivation and focus<\/strong> with strategies that apply to any role or industry.<\/li>\n<li>Increase communication effectiveness to <strong>build trust and strengthen relationships<\/strong> across teams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve collaboration and cultural alignment<\/strong> in a variety of workplace environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Develop resilience, creativity, and adaptability<\/strong> to navigate evolving professional demands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhance job satisfaction and pride<\/strong> in both individual contributions and team achievements.<\/li>\n<li>Elevate their personal and professional brand while supporting a <strong>healthier, more engaged workplace culture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These outcomes translate into <strong>improved performance, stronger teamwork, and a more positive organizational environment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Partner with us<\/h1><p>We believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with OSI, you\u2019ll receive customized solutions tailored to your unique business needs. From initial consultation to implementation and evaluation, we\u2019re with you every step of the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discover how our programs can transform your organization and unlock new opportunities for growth.<\/p><\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/contact\/\" title=\"\">Contact our team<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><div class=\"cl-quote-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1679\/Gail-Alofsin-Headshot.jpg)\" title=\"Gail Alofsin\"><\/div><blockquote>Gail Lowney Alofsin brings more than 30 years of leadership, communication, and business development experience across diverse sectors. A nationally recognized keynote speaker, author, professor, and nonprofit leader, Gail is known for her engaging style, humor, and ability to connect authentically with audiences.<\/p>\n<p>Her book, Your Someday is NOW \u2013 What are you Waiting For?, now in its second printing, has raised over $55,000 for nonprofit organizations\u2014reflecting her passion for service, learning, and community impact.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Customization and Implementation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1794\"><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1794\">Ideal For<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This program is adaptable for organizations of all sizes and sectors and can be designed for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual contributors and frontline teams<\/li>\n<li>Supervisors and emerging leaders<\/li>\n<li>Management and executive groups<\/li>\n<li>All-staff retreats or professional development days<\/li>\n<li>Conference keynotes, workshops, or breakout sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2008\"><strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2008\">Format Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Gail works collaboratively with each organization to align content with its culture, priorities, and challenges. Sessions can be delivered as an energizing keynote, an interactive workshop, or a targeted training experience. Every participant leaves with practical strategies they can implement immediately.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Choose This Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Across all industries, organizations thrive when individuals feel valued, supported, and inspired. Recruitment challenges, heavy workloads, shifting expectations, and burnout can affect any workplace\u2014but your mindset, leadership approach, and personal energy can create powerful change.<\/p>\n<p>Organizations choose this program because Gail delivers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-energy, actionable insights<\/li>\n<li>Cross-industry relevance and real-world experience<\/li>\n<li>A human-centered approach to leadership and communication<\/li>\n<li>Strategies that support well-being and workplace culture<\/li>\n<li>An experience that empowers participants long after the session ends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Overview How will you show up for 2026? A new year arrives in a blink\u2014but what if this one became your most energized and purposeful yet? Rather than \u201cNew Year, New You,\u201d this energizing session invites participants to pursue a \u201cNew Year, Enhanced YOU!\u201d\u2014a refreshing shift that empowers individuals to greet the New Year [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4715,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4715"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13962"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13992,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13962\/revisions\/13992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}