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 social mobility, life as a working parent, and being a woman in IT.
Clients include tech companies, investment banks, and membership organisations. She is also the official event compere for Smart Works Reading – a charity that helps women return to the workplace via free interview coaching and clothing.
Alongside informing her speaking and stand up, Toni uses her experiences to deliver workshops on 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




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Latest news

Make the Leap! The Power of Embracing Change
Make the Leap! The Power of Embracing Change As someone who specialises in speaking about reframing fear and embracing change, I realised I was failing to follow

Interviewing Rachel Riley for KAYBE Talks
“Hey Toni, what would you ask Rachel Riley if you had the chance to interview her?” I thought this was a rhetorical question from my

Read all about it!
Well….turns out there’s a lot of us ‘analogue’ people out there! After yesterday’s post I had some great suggestions of the power of using pen and paper and one that was a new one for me: “My phone turns grayscale from 9-7”

Analogue Tips for a Digital World
Switching off when you’re constantly ‘on’ Firstly, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who engaged with yesterday’s post about my floatation tank experience. My favourite


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!"


