Toni Kent
Keynote speaker, writer & stand-up
About Toni
Toni Kent is a speaker, stand-up and writer specialising in social mobility. Thanks to a rare combination of 20+ years of IT industry experience and the ability to entertain audiences in person and online, Toni delivers honest, humorous insights into what it means to experience social mobility (and what organisations can do about it), life as a working parent, and being a woman in IT.
Clients include tech companies, investment banks, and membership organisations. Scroll on down to see some examples and testimonials!
Alongside informing her speaking and stand up, Toni uses her experiences to deliver workshops on storytelling and how to embrace change even when it feels risky. She is also a sought-after ghostwriter by senior technology leaders who want to project a more humorous, human voice online and on-stage.
Services
Keynote Speaker and Stand Up
Funny, motivational speaker and stand up on the following topics:
- Social Mobility
- Breaking Negative Cycles
- Embracing Change
- Women in Business / Tech
- Storytelling
Event Host and Awards MC
An experienced, high energy event host and accomplished awards MC who puts speakers at ease and delivers exceptional audience experience
Hosting of live, pre-recorded, hybrid and virtual events
Podcast Hosting and Guest Appearances
Host of ‘Challenging University’ and ‘The Toni Daily’. Co-host of the popular KAYBE Talks video podcast series
Guest on multiple podcasts dedicated to social mobility, financial literacy and women in business
Writing and Guest Editorial
Author of four books. Writer of blogs and editorial on topics including:
- Social Mobility
- Parenting
- Women in Business
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Education
Brands I've worked with
Latest news
Social Mobility and Television
It’s a peculiar thing to grow up in thrall to your television and then realise you’ll probably never get to be on it. Whether it’s
Social Mobility and Money
How do you feel about money? Confused? Scared? You’re not alone. The SmartPurse video where women share how they feel about money is a powerful
Social Mobility across the Generations
One thing that working in the social mobility space has brought into sharp focus for me is how the different generations of my family have
What is Social Mobility?
The topic of Social Mobility is rapidly rising up the C-Suite agenda and forming a key component of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments for
Toni’s honest approach resonated with the everyday person and shows you don’t have to be a professional athlete or celebrity to approach and achieve the change you want in your life. I cannot thank you enough Toni, I took so much away from this as did my colleagues!"