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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The 49er – Facing the Final Year of my 40s
The brilliant thing about being a writer with a long history of baring their soul online is that you’re never more than a click away
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Why Mid-Life for Women is the Hard Yards
Those of you who follow me regularly will know I’m quite happy to talk about being “nearly fifty” and how my children pointing it out
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Absolute Scenes – exciting new book from Toni Kent in 2024
Absolute Scenes <according to Urban Dictionary> When something mental happens when all hope seems lost. Usually used in British football culture. If you listened to the last episode of The
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Successful Keynote Speaker Tips: #2 – 5 Ways to Look after your voice!
When you’re working on becoming a great keynote speaker, one thing that isn’t often talked about is how important it is to look after your
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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!"
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