The 5 Step Game-Changer describes the SWOT and the need to re-do it at regular intervals. December is a great month to reflect on your experiences snd the ups and downs one experiences as part of the natural flow of life.

In order to help prepare your self for the upcoming year I urge you to consider the following questions when reflecting on 2015.

OK let's review what got you here and set -up what has to happen next.

You have come a long way so no looking back

Some of you have tried this in school shows or in community theatre, others have imagined or dreamed of what it would be like to be an actor in real life. Now is everyone’s chance – JTC China will hit the world stage July 30th in Chongqing. You certainly have been readying for such a role. Countless telephone interviews, speeches, emails, Face to Face meetings etc. have sharpened your skills and steadied your resolve. Now the curtain call approaches for a 2 week run of the much anticipated JTC Trade Mission, ‘Le Tour de Chin'.

As we get ready for JTC China 2015 where we will be on the ground in Chongqing, Chengdu, and Guangzhou, you can connect with people over the internet to contact sources for meetings to meet your sponsor mandates. Remember that you are assuming the role as a young professional in business. Stay in this role and use the following tips from Vicky Oliver to make a great first impression when meeting someone through the internet

"What you need is your own story,” - RUSH (Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart) In the album Geddy Lee sings, “What you need is your own glory.” To make this happen I suggest you proceed from pop to business culture and master the following must do's on how CEOs down to line managers expect you to perform in the workplace today. JTC Ambassadors take these to heart  and put them into practice.