Kim Evensen

Founder of Brothers - public speaker - author

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In the media

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"Authentic connection. Real Conversation. Riveting realizations. Brothers [Kim] did exactly what we wanted."

– Laken Moreno (Greek Life Coordinator, California State University Monterey Bay)

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You are created for connection

“Kim is an energetic speaker, professionally skilled, and has an exceptionally good storytelling ability!”

– Department Representative,
Norwegian Armed Forces

Say good-bye to boring talks

Kim is known for his incredible way of connecting with people – whether speaking to hundreds of individuals at once, or a one-on-one conversation. His mantra as a leader and a speaker is that he’d rather be “a bit less professional and a bit more personal” in his meetings with people. He leads Brothers and the team with passion, confidence and vulnerability, and his knowledge and drive to empower boys’ and men’s friendships is nothing less than inspiring.

Kim's academic background

Kim Evensen has spent three years studying leadership, has background as an actor, and has independently been researching male friendships, masculinity, and human connection. He has learned from leading experts and researchers in the field of male friendships and boy’s issues.

With insights from hundreds of conversations with boys and men, girls and women, he sheds light on the challenges of building meaningful relationships. His unique blend of study, research, and real-world experience makes him a trusted voice, inspiring men to embrace authentic connections.

He is 32 years old, and has written two books on the topic of male friendship: The Real Bro Code (2020) and Brothers (2019). His books have been sold in more than 20 countries. You can get his books here

Kim’s use of humor makes the topic, which could otherwise be heavy and challenging, so exciting and incredibly easy to follow!
– Male student (20)

Topics

Kim Evensen speaks passionately about male friendships, masculinity, and men’s issues, sharing insights from over eight years of work in these fields.

He also offers talks on human connection, culture, entrepreneurship and leadership, drawing from his experience as the founder of Brothers.

Only for men?

Kim speaks to mixed audiences as well, addressing both men and women. However, because “friendship” has often been seen as a topic more associated with women, he takes special care to ensure his language resonates strongly with men too. His unique ability to connect with male audiences while remaining engaging and relevant for everyone has made him a sought-after speaker for diverse groups. Whether he’s talking to corporate teams, schools, or community events, Kim’s message of building strong, meaningful relationships is for all.

Photo: From Kim’s TEDx talk in Oslo 2023 – Tap to learn more.

Reviews

“Thank you once again for your fantastic presentation on close friendships at the Expert Committee of the Committee for Health Education in Copenhagen yesterday.”⁠⁠
– Professor at Aalborg University

“We recommend Kim Evensen to organizations and companies looking for a serious actor who conveys an important message in an excellent way to their audience.”
– Bjørn-Henrik Vang, Wing Sergeant / Welfare Officer, Norwegian Armed Forces

“Thank you, Kim Evensen, for sharing your passion, positive energy and posing questions for deeper reflection. You have made our IMD (International Men’s Day) celebration memorable!”
– Chief People Officer, Maersk Tankers

«The best presentation I’ve ever attended!»
– Countless men and women

Kim revolutionized the topic and really delivered!
– Welfare Officer, Norwegian Armed Forces

“If the topic of men’s friendships is to be discussed, it’s exactly how Kim does it that works. Entertaining, vulnerable and effective.”⁠
– Male student (20)

Some of our friends

– Dr. Niobe Way (New York University)
– Judy Y Chu (Stanford University)
– Peder Kjøs
– MensLine Australia
– Mental Health Norway
– Mental Health Youth Norway,
– Committee for Health Information Denmark
– Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud (Norway)
– HfG Oslo

and more.

Relational Intelligence: For the Corporate world

Want to strengthen your team’s well-being and interpersonal skills? Book a seminar with Kim Evensen, a dynamic speaker with over 8 years of experience exploring the power of friendships and human connection.

Kim’s presentation reveals how fostering stronger relationships boosts mental well-being, team communication, and employee retention. Influenced by his work on male friendships, Kim’s approach offers a unique perspective that resonates with both men and women.

This isn’t your typical talk. Kim will challenge your team’s thinking, encouraging them to reflect on how they build connections.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your workplace culture. Book a talk with Kim Evensen today and invest in a more connected, high-performing team. Take the next step! Reach out now to bring relational intelligence to your workplace.

Signature presentation: Created for Connection

Duration: 45/60/2×40 minutes
For who: Sports clubs, organizations, schools, etc.
Topic: male friendships, masculinity
Where: Internationally

A short introduction to Brothers
Common reactions we get when telling people about what we do
Why the topic of male friendships is just as important for women to learn more about
How do close friendships affect our mental and physical health?
The lack of close and healthy friendships - and the consequences
Four roadblocks that can hinder boys and men from creating close and healthy friendships
TED talk by Dr. Niobe Way
From boy to man. What happens?
Time for reflection: Groups of 2-3.
Why many American veterans miss the war (inspired by Sebastian Junger’s TED talk)
Different types of friendships, different personalities
Ending with the film “Created for Connection” by Brothers (2,5 minutes)

Kim is always for Q&As and conversations after the talks.

Three powerful testimonies:

“Hey Kim 🙂

When I heard your presentation for the first time last year, it felt like you were holding a machine gun and shooting at me, because every time you said a new sentence, I felt hit.

Much of what you talk about was things I had never thought about before I heard your presentation. In the time after your seminar, I have focused a lot on being honest about my feelings and thinking more about things that happen in life. Previously, I could very easily avoid thinking about what happened, but now I have learned that it’s good to talk and think through both positive and negative things that you experience in everyday life.

What you do is an incredibly important task, and you are helping to change young boys’ perspective on life (I am proof of that). Keep doing what you’re doing, and I hope I see you again sometime :)”

– Alfred (21)

“The Brothers presentation captivated me in ways that no other men’s health lecture ever has. It hit points that most speakers are too afraid to touch on.

I was so impressed and loved that someone who grew up on the other side of the globe could so clearly articulate struggles that I’ve faced, and that my close friends continue to face.

I encourage any high school, university or Inter Fraternity Council to reach out and listen to what Kim Evensen has to say!”

– Anders (20) – American student in Norway

“You’ve truly helped the relationship between me and my best friend grow. Before (the presentation), we were actually very superficial, and I didn’t feel like I could share everything on my heart. But now, we’ve started talking about our feelings, and it’s brought us much closer together! So thank you so much.”

– Male student (19)

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Fees

Contact us for a quote. The more details you can provide about amount of people attending, and location, the quicker we give you a quote.

All fees go straight to Brothers, a registered nonprofit organization.

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Questions

Where is Kim based?

Oslo, Norway

Does Kim travel internationally?

– Yes. He’s spoken in USA, Australia, Africa and Europe.

Does Kim speak for larger corporations?

Yes.

Can we book Kim for more than speaking events?

Yes. Just contact us and we’ll see what we can offer.

What about the ladies?

Good that you asked! Some of the most passionate about Brothers and the topic we specialise on, are women! They know that when the guys have healthy friendships, it will benefit them as well! Women tend to love our presentations just as much as the guys.

Is Kim only speaking to youth and young adults?

Nope! Even though his expression is youthful, he speaks to all ages.