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Voices of the 21st Century

For leaders ready to move from constant doing to conscious being,

Carmel's chapter offers a powerful reminder that real leadership doesn’t start with strategy, it starts within.

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Voices of the 21st Century – Unstoppable Women Standing Strong

Stop Running & Start Leading - A New Conversation for Leaders and Teams

“I didn’t know I was running - until I stopped.”

Carmel was doing what many leaders do best: building, delivering, achieving.

On paper, everything was working. In reality, the pace was unsustainable and the cost was internal.

This book tells the story of a leader who paused long enough to ask deeper questions about success, identity and what it truly means to lead well. Not just organisations, but people and self.

Through honest reflection and grounded insight, Carmel challenges leaders to explore:

Who are you when performance is no longer the measure?

What becomes possible when you lead from alignment, not exhaustion?

What does it take to be the Inside-Out Leader?

How does connection, to self and others, change the way teams thrive?

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If reading The Day I Stopped Running has stirred something in you personally or professionally a conversation may be the next step.

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For leaders ready to move from constant doing to conscious being, Carmel's chapter offers a powerful reminder that real leadership doesn’t start with strategy, it starts within.

If you’re curious about what leading from within could look like for you or your organisation, Invite Me To Speak At Your Organisation.

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About the Author – Carmel Brown

Carmel Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and the dynamic Director of The Proven Group, one of Australia’s leading HR and people-focused consultancies. With over two decades of experience across human resources, recruitment, leadership development, compliance, and workforce planning, Carmel has built a reputation for helping organisations turn people challenges into people-powered success stories.

Carmel’s passion and superpower is people. Whether working with NDIS providers, small business owners, franchise operators or pharmacy managers, she is dedicated to helping leaders build positive, high-performing cultures that reduce stress, improve team motivation, and drive long-term results. Having supported hundreds of business leaders through the complexities of managing and leading staff, Carmel brings deep insight and practical tools to those who’ve stepped into leadership roles without formal training in people management.

Her core philosophy, “Where Everybody Wins,” guides her mission to empower leaders to create workplaces where both the business and its people can thrive.Through her company, The Proven Group, Carmel continues to support organisations across Australia with personalised, results-driven solutions in HR, recruitment, leadership, and culture-building. She’s a sought-after voice in the industry and a trusted guide for leaders ready to inspire, motivate, and lead with confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Proven Group do?

We provide Human Resources consulting, recruitment, Industrial Relations advice, workplace investigations, leadership development, HR compliance audits, payroll audits and career services for businesses across Australia.

What is outsourced HR?

Outsourced HR gives businesses access to experienced HR consultants without employing a full-time Human Resources manager. We provide support when you need it, whether it's ongoing or project-based.

Can you help with Fair Work compliance?

Yes. We provide advice on Fair Work obligations, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, employee relations, performance management, redundancies and termination of employment.

Do you work with small businesses?

Absolutely. Supporting small and medium-sized businesses is at the heart of what we do. Our advice is practical, commercially focused and tailored to your business.

Which industries do you specialise in?

We work with businesses across many industries, including NDIS, aged care, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, professional services, pharmacy and family-owned businesses.

What services does The Proven Group provide?

The Proven Group delivers tailored human resources solutions, including recruitment, workforce planning, leadership development, professional development, and HR consulting to help businesses build stronger, more capable teams.

Does The Proven Group offer professional development programs?

Yes. Professional development programs are designed to strengthen employee skills, improve workplace performance, and support long-term business success.

Can The Proven Group help with leadership development?

Absolutely. Leadership development programs help emerging and experienced leaders build confidence, strengthen management capabilities, and create high-performing teams.

Do you provide recruitment services?

Yes. Recruitment services help businesses attract, assess, and hire people who are the right fit for their organisation, culture, and long-term goals.

How can workforce planning benefit a business?

Workforce planning helps businesses prepare for future growth by identifying skills gaps, aligning staffing with business objectives, and ensuring the right people are in the right roles.

Do you offer HR consulting services?

Yes. Tailored HR consulting services help businesses manage their people effectively, improve workplace processes, support compliance, and build positive workplace cultures.

Is The Proven Group a trusted provider of human resources consulting in Geelong?

Yes. Businesses seeking human resources consulting Geelong trust rely on The Proven Group for strategic advice, recruitment support, workforce planning, and leadership development.

Can The Proven Group support businesses of different sizes?

Absolutely. From small businesses to growing organisations and established companies, solutions are tailored to meet each business's unique people and workforce needs.

How does HR consulting improve workplace performance?

Effective HR consulting helps businesses strengthen leadership, improve employee engagement, develop better people strategies, and create productive, high-performing workplaces.

Why choose The Proven Group for human resource consulting?

Businesses choose The Proven Group for practical advice, tailored solutions, and a collaborative approach to human resource consulting. With expertise in recruitment, workforce planning, leadership development, professional development, and HR consulting, the team helps organisations build stronger workplaces and achieve long-term success.