Stories

What others have experienced, in their own words

Across more than 20 years on stage, in talks, and in one-to-one coaching, people have told us what happened to them. Here is a selection, unedited apart from length.

From the stage

It became one of the rare vitamin shots, one that made all our guests see themselves and each other with slightly new eyes. His virtuoso, playful performance communicated exceptionally well, wonderfully liberating and funny.
Ellen Horn, theatre director Riksteatret, former Minister of Culture
Bravo bravo bravo! This performance has become so unique and fantastic thanks to one man who has led it forward: Kyrre Texnæs.
Bentein Baardson, director and CEO, Kilden Performing Arts Centre
I have never seen anything like it. Fantastic!
Anniken Huitfeldt, then Minister of Culture, today Norway's ambassador to the USA
The movement man! I was shown a film of Kyrre Texnæs with his incredible movements, gaits and dance styles. We nearly fell off our chairs, all of us.
Jonas Gahr Støre, then leader of the Labour Party, today Prime Minister of Norway
You're the grandmaster of movement!
Kjell Nordström, author of «Funky Business»
Kyrre is a very versatile guy. It's rare to have speakers who only say good things, where every ten seconds is gold.
Alexander Rybak, artist and musician
You make me recognise myself in what you do, Kyrre. It matters, knowing love for what you do on stage.
Didrik Solli-Tangen, artist and singer
I think Kyrre's introduction was fantastic. Are we really moving forward towards a sustainable society?
Michael Green, CEO The Social Progress Imperative
I cannot remember the last time I experienced such seamless interplay.
Tom Revlov, theatre director Riksteatret, co-director with Kyrre for the Oslo Philharmonic
Kyrre is a role model and an inspiration. Most of all for everything he does not do, and how he makes others flourish.
Rolf Gupta, conductor
The children are invited in as individuals into a large community, where they are taken seriously, get to be themselves and experience with their whole being.
Anine Smitt and Ingebjørg Westgaard, The Cultural Schoolbag Oslo, on The Philharmonic Moves 2024

From talks and workshops

This was absolutely a shot of energy that gave us inspiration to keep moving in step with a dynamic market.
Bjørn Bjørnstad, Nexans Norway
What you say about balance in the body and balance in business hits me right in the heart.
Erik Mikaelsen, CEO Canon Norway
He managed to integrate our corporate philosophy into the talk. Thank you so much, Kyrre!
Trond Gjertsen, Canon Corporate Marketing & Communications
His guidance helped us both individually and collectively in finding new reference points in new situations.
Bente Erlien, Communications manager, Telenor
This workshop is one of the best things I have taken part in. Very professional.
Siri Hustad, CEO Norconsult
The inauguration of the building went off without a hitch, and the whole thing turned into a good story.
Heine Richardsen, CEO Civil Aviation Authority of Norway
To think that movement and dance can become so powerful. The concentration and connection you managed to create among the participants was truly special.
Line Støtvig, managing director Tangram Design (Bates)
You have given us new input in our plain-language project, especially on how language and awareness are connected.
Ragnhild Samuelsberg, Chief Advisor, Norwegian Ministry of Children and Equality
This knowledge is incredibly important when meeting people, and for creating a genuine staging on TV.
Gry Molvær, TV host, NRK
Kyrre managed once again to blow us totally away. It was like coaching, only in another dimension.
Kaospilot, via Andreas Greve-Isdahl
I have seen MANY talks. This was VERY good. If something isn't good, I'm bored after two minutes. Here, I and everyone else sat glued for 75 minutes.
Gro Linn Gamst, organiser of Innotown and Bransjetreff Ålesund
Thank you for a very inspiring talk at our partner event. Your performance was great, and the response from the participants was very good.
Bård Ringstad, Sales Director, IBM
This was very transferable both to our organisational processes and to the music itself. You made clear how we all have a dynamic and an instinct that shines through.
Stephan Barratt-Due, Head of Barratt Due Institute of Music
As you probably understood: Bullseye! Several of them said they wished they had signed up for the walking exercise.
Line Beate Jebsen, HR Director, MENY

From one-to-one coaching

With Kyrre I can be exactly who I am. And every time I learn something new about myself.
Poul Larsen, coach
If I hadn't lived in New York, I would have come to your workshops every single month. I loved it.
Marte Ekhougen, set and costume designer
Finally I've found the space where I will continue to learn, live and be more.
Emelie Pignon, dancer
The day before the workshop she was shaking. At Kyrre Texnæs' workshop, we saw her dance in front of everyone. Nothing short of a breakthrough.
Odd Kenneth Hillesund, ABUP, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
You have no idea how lifesaving it was to get your help. I'd have thought you were my guardian angel.
Lisa Tønne, comedian, participant on TV2's «Mitt dansecrew»
Now I have a place to retrieve the feeling I want to carry through the whole concert. Thank you so much.
Julia Strelchenko, pianist, Oslo Opera House
The classes I have taken with you have made a positive impact on all aspects of my life.
Annika Mørch, PR and marketing expert
I see Kyrre as a mentor and a source of wisdom that can guide me forward, develop me further and help me to contribute even more to society.
Mikkel Hagelund, investor and social entrepreneur
Yesterday I had one of the best meetings of my life. From best in the world to best for the world!
Meraj M. Kashi, Capgemini

From the Movementor course

A wealth of exercises that evoked new ways of seeing myself and life. It becomes clear how our inner and outer world are connected, all the time.
Kari Anne Bjerkestrand, choreographer and movement coach
The best part was realising that I can take on the qualities I need in different situations, just by moving in a different way. So simple!
Jorgelina Torres, dancer and teacher
It has been so valuable to become aware of simple details in everyday life, work and leisure, when it comes to posture and my own body language.
Harald Berger, owner and CEO, Bølgen og Moi
The coaching and the course have helped free me up. I have a greater understanding and the courage to follow my gut and take up more space.
Anne-Birthe Nord, Movementor participant
It has been very educational and motivating. The highlight of the week.
Nina Torgersen, CEO, Helseforum for kvinner

From projects and books

Not many books like this get made anymore. 300 kroner is cheap for this book.
Arne Næss sr, philosopher
Kyrre Texnæs would have been a natural speaker at the first TEDx event held in Norway.
Kathrine Aspaas, journalist and author
An entertaining presentation of human foolishness. With an impressive mastery of his body and sense of detail.
Thomas Hervard, art critic, Billedkunst
I am deeply impressed and inspired. You move the orchestra and the music in a way I am certain will live on.
Martin Revheim, board chair, Oslo Philharmonic

These quotes are from engagements across many years: Where someone has since taken on a new role, the title has been updated to reflect where they are today.