Colene Rogers is a speaker, executive coach and talent management expert with over 20 years’ experience in human resources and consulting. During this time, she has helped organizations grow and develop their most important asset: people. As a Senior Certified HR Professional, specializing in talent acquisition and management, Colene helps organizations to effectively recruit and manage top talent, increase employee engagement, improve critical communication and limit the high cost of turnover. Colene identifies turnover as not just an issue, but “the issue” facing all organizations. For how well you retain your employees influences every other facet of your business. Colene’s fresh take on this most important topic has made her a highly sought-after keynote speaker and consultant with her company Retention Architects. As a Keynote Speaker Colene adds stories and authenticity to encourage personal and professional growth. Colene is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with degrees in Organizational Communication and Public Speaking. She has worked for Walt Disney World Entertainment, Hyatt Hotel Sales, and as an HR professional in nonprofit, private and state government. Colene is the author of Retention: Key Mindsets That Retain Top Talent; a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the John Maxwell Team; a certified trainer for Vital Smarts Crucial Conversations; a senior certified HR professional (SHRM-SCP) and a partner with Wiley and the 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team.