Eclat uses only accredited speakers with proven track records in their fields of expertise. In the Law for Non Lawyers series the speakers are all NSW Barristers with years of practical experience in the relevant areas .All of the speakers have been carefully selected to ensure that Eclat can deliver interesting, informative and professional sessions targeted at an appropriate level for each group.

JOHN LANE-SMITH APS
John is a speaker, author and facilitator with over twenty years experience in the corporate speaking arena both in Australia and overseas. John was one of the first to introduce Emotional Intelligence to Australia and has been conducting seminars on the topic for over ten years. Known amongst his peers as “Mr Enthusiasm” John has a unique style of delivery which keeps his audience amused through the learning process .In addition to his penchant for the behavioural sciences John has a wealth of experience in management, sales and marketing and is able to marry the two areas to create useful tools to enhance performance.

JAN BURNES MBA,MIBA,MAITD
if there is anything to know about leadership and management skills
involving interpersonal communications and relationship building,Jan can
assist. Her formal qualifications include( but are not limited to) an MBA majoring in Business Communications, national accreditation as a trainer and workplace assessor and less formally won the “Telstra Business Woman of the Year” in 1997. With extensive experience in the Corporate sector both at Senior Management level and as a Consultant, Jan has professional standing coupled with a practical and interactive style which will make the time spent with her a valuable and rewarding experience.

ANTHONY BRITT BSC LLB

Anthony is a Barrister currently practising in NSW and is regarded by the legal profession as an expert in all areas related to employment issues. In addition to his busy practice as an Industrial Barrister Anthony lectures in Law . His extensive experience as a Senior Industrial Officer with two large employer groups gives him hands on experience in the work place. Don’t be frightened off by his excellent credentials. Anthony has a relaxed and friendly style which includes real life examples and cases you’ve probably heard about on the news, making a day with him most informative and rewarding.

IAN MELVILLE B.Sc (Eng.); B.Bus; Dip.Ed:
A certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Ian is employed as an Executive Coach by leading business firms and continues to consult within various NSW Public sector agencies and local government. He has extensive senior management experience and holds university degrees in Civil Engineering, Business and Education. In addition, Ian is a keynote speaker, specialising in the role of Emotional Intelligence in business communication, Human Resource management and the contemporary role of the ageing executive. He is an entertaining speaker and combines his natural style of honesty and humour to his breadth of experience to entertain audiences.

MARILYN POWELL:PhD candidate, MNs, BSN, Dip.Tching
Marilyn is a certified trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Doctoral candidate profiling excellent performance in nurses. Marilyn is employed as an Executive Coach working with leading companies with an emphasis on building emotional intelligences and using up to the minute profiling tools.
In 2002, Marilyn successfully introduced the well validated European recruitment tool iWAM (Internet Work Attitudes and Motivations Scale) to Australia. Since then, it has been increasingly used by a wide range of HR departments, private companies and coaching teams throughout Australia. This selection and team building tool is used within industry to identify work suitability, assisting in career transition and in motivating peak performance. Marilyn is a lively speaker, well equipped to administer and explain this intriguingly useful tool in an easy to understand format.