Still Evolving with Dr. Amy and Ken Powell

Summary

In this episode of Still Evolving, Dr. Amy interviews Ken Powell, Chief Revenue Officer at K1x, a fintech company, discussing resilience, leadership, and the importance of curiosity. Ken shares his journey, emphasizing the need for adaptability and self-compassion in navigating change. He highlights the significance of creating conditions for success within teams and the role of mentorship in shaping leadership philosophies. The conversation culminates in practical advice for leaders to foster curiosity and resilience in themselves and their teams.

Today’s Guest

Ken Powell is the Chief Revenue Officer at K1x, a FinTech leader in AI-powered automation for alternative investment data.   With 25+ years of experience, he is a proven global operator, who has served as a private equity operating partner and held CRO, CMO, and strategy executive roles in the Fintech and BPO sectors, with deep expertise in SaaS business models.  His experience spans Fortune 200 firms ADP and FIS, as well as four PE-backed businesses.

A recognized authority in business growth and change management, Ken helps both organizations & individuals boost efficiency, create differentiation and build long-term profitable growth. His expertise in strategic positioning, revenue transformation, and software adoption makes him a sought-after speaker, advisor, and independent board member across multiple organizations.

Ken embodies the 'what else is possible' mindset; challenging the status quo and driving meaningful change. An engaging and pragmatic speaker, he delivers sharp storytelling and bold ideas that equip audiences to take action and go further, drawing on his Bent The Trend™ framework to help leaders and teams reimagine what’s possible.

Tune In!

00:00 Ken’s Journey and Backgroun

02:22 Leadership and Change

10:22 Curiosity and Growth

16;28 Creading Conditions for Success

22;07 Ken’s Question for When You are Stuck