“Chicago Woman Business Owner of the Year” National Association of Women Business Owners, 2004 “Influential Woman in Business" The DuPage Business Ledger, 2003 Margaret Graziano is the CEO and Sr. Managing partner of Keen Talent Management, a recruitment & talent management solutions firm that partners with growth bound companies to maximize their people ROI. Ms. Graziano has worked in the human capital industry since 1983, and has been coaching business leaders in implementing a conscious-hiring process and high performing recruitment and talent acquisition, retention and talent management strategies since 1999. She has long-term successful partnerships with international and emerging, mission driven companies with commitments to hiring philosophically aligned stakeholders. Companies attracted to adopting Margo’s best practices are firms who know that the life of their company depends on the people inside. Keen has successfully served business leaders in the medical education, training & education, customer centric software, consumer goods, foods, health & fitness, high touch, professional services, association and health care industries.

1. Margo Graziano
“A highly sought after speaker, an expert trainer,
and an action-focused facilitator, Margo doesn’t
just ‘talk the talk’ she ‘walks the walk’ with drive
and contagious enthusiasm… “
— Mike Tischer, Partner, Broadlook Technologies
Margaret Graziano Top corporations need smart practices for hiring, developing and retaining
the right people. That’s why they depend on Margo Graziano, a Talent
Management expert with over 26 years of experience in the recruitment
CREDENTIALS industry. She has also worked broadly with national organizations,
international businesses, and major non-profits across diverse sectors
National Association of
that include Healthcare, Wellness, High-Tech, Clean Energy, Professional
Women Business Owners
2004 Woman Business Owner Services, and Business Consulting. She has a stellar reputation for teaching
of the Year CEOs, vice presidents and managers of Human Resources how to hire right
the first time, avoid costly turnover, and develop high performance, high
Business Ledger Chicago Woman satisfaction teams.
Business Owner of the Year,
2004
Certified in Employee Retention A Certified Retention Specialist and Trainer,
- National Association of
Personnel Services
Behavioral Analyst and Organizational
Development Specialist, Margo is also the
Organizational Development
from DePaul University founder, President and CEO of Keen Talent
Certified Professional Behavioral
Analyst – Target Training A funny, provocative, straight-to-the-point speaker, Margo keeps even
the most jaded audience members on the edge of their seats. Her
Landmark Education presentations are highly interactive and jam-packed with practical, step-
Seminar Leader by-step applications. Her keynote speeches inspire audiences to achieve
World trainer for the National greatness while still attending to the demands of the day.
Certification in Retention
A Certified Retention Specialist and Trainer, Behavioral Analyst and
Organizational Development Specialist, Margo is also the founder,
PAST SPEAKING President and CEO of Keen Talent, a full-cycle talent solutions firm that
ENGAGEMENTS helps companies hire, top-grade and develop their next level leaders. As
a Recruitment industry leader she consistently ranked in the top 5% of
SHRM Student Conference in
New Orleans the country.
Top Echelon in Chicago A wizard in every phase of the Talent Life cycle, Margo infuses her vivacious
personality and “let’s do this now!” approach into solution-focused
Tech Alliance Annual Conference
presentations that offer practical, immediately applicable solutions to the
in Las Vegas, NV
most perplexing recruitment, development and retention issues.
Orange County Funders
Roundtable, Orange County, CA
National Association of Personnel
Services in Las Vegas, NV
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Margaret Graziano, President & CEO, Keen Talent Management :: p. 1.888.533.6447 :: e. mgraziano@keenhire.com

2. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
ABOUT MARGO:
Margo’s Presentations & Keynote Speeches
“ A highly sought after speaker, Margo’s presentations give companies proven strategies and systems to
an expert trainer, and an action- help them build and retain loyal, high performance teams who consistently
focused facilitator, Margo outperform the competition in sales growth and profitability. Her keynote,
doesn’t just ‘talk the talk’ she The 5% Factor, dives into the internal qualities and change of perspective
‘walks the walk’ with drive and you need to achieve extraordinary results in both your personal and
contagious enthusiasm… she professional lives.
will continue to impact the
recruiting industry and redefine
Action-packed, interactive and filled with immediately applicable ideas and
the value proposition of the
next generation of placement information, these presentations are available for meetings, conferences,
specialists.” trainings and seminars.
Mike Tischer, Partner Maximizing Your People ROI
Broadlook Technologies
The world of business we know it, continues to change and what worked
yesterday, frankly, won’t work today without streamlining and developing
“ If you are a forward thinking
solid client-centric people systems and accountabilities that drive
search and recruiting profitability.
professional, if you want to learn
what the future is NOW, if you Did you know that an average company spends 65% of their operating
want to discover what one of revenue on their people costs? Did you know most businesses wing it when
the most creative and innovative it comes to hiring, developing and retaining mission critical players, key
minds in our profession is contributors and next level leaders?
working on, then attend one of
Margo’s training sessions before Learn keen methods to evaluate and assess the power of your existing
everyone else does.” talent, refine your hiring and on-boarding processes, and affect the impact
Jeff Skrentny, President that your workforce has on your customer engagement and retention.
Jefferson Group Consulting,
Motivational & Keynote Speaker Talent Strategy 3.0
Believe it or not, by 2015, there will be a massive shortage of people
“ Margo Graziano has proven to qualified to adequately meet the leadership demands of most management
be one of the torchbearers of positions. Additionally there will be 4 generations in the workplace all
progressive Human Resource/ demanding something different.
Human Capital initiatives…There
is no one better equipped to How will your company fill the void, and capitalize on the talents of the
assist you with Talent Acquisition people you have?
and Talent Management issues
for your firm. Do yourself a • Be an Employer of Choice – cause the top talent to select your company.
favor and get her involved with • Leverage your investment in your team and maximize your results.
identifying and helping you solve • Implement an on-boarding process that aligns your people strategy
these HR issues.” with your corporate strategy and values.
• Skyrocket your service delivery and pump up your profitability by
Jeff Wilson understanding what motivates your work force.
Key Corporate Services, LLC
The 5% Factor
“ Margo was voted one of The Secret to Achieving Your Personal Best and Living an Extraordinary Life
the five top speakers at our
national conference. She brings Why do some people excel and achieve extraordinary results while others
an enthusiastic energy and only wish they could? The answer: the 5% Factor.
pulse on the future. I would In this compelling keynote, you will learn the 5 key ingredients necessary to
highly recommend her for be successful in every area of your life. You will leave this presentation with:
any conference, seminar or
webinar….” • Renewed enthusiasm and determination to take action and go for
your dreams.
Terry Rohde, CPC, President • 5 Key Ingredients guaranteed to amp up your personal power and
Wisconsin Association of
awaken your passion for life!
Personnel Services
• Confidence in your ability to choose powerfully (and quickly) in the
moment… and get great results.
• Insight into what makes you unstoppable.
• The ability to turn a breakdown into a breakthrough.
Margaret Graziano, President & CEO, Keen Talent Management :: p. 1.888.533.6447 :: e. mgraziano@keenhire.com