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




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Latest news

Ten jobs in tech that your teacher won’t tell you about
As someone who’s worked in and around the tech industry for more than 25 years, I’m always struck by how the myth persists that you

Social Mobility and Social Care
Something that crops up *a lot* when I speak with people who have experienced social mobility and have siblings or family members in social care

Choc ices as an indicator of class
Who knew choc ices were an indicator of class?! The first time I had to explain to someone what one was, I thought: “poor kid,

The 49er – Something we can all agree on
Well, after the outcome of the US election left plenty of people in shock (and plenty of others with the result that they voted 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!"


