Toni Kent is a professional speaker, compere, and stand-up comedian who has the rare combination of 20+ years of IT industry experience and the ability to entertain large audiences with 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 organizations. 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.