Rethinking Success: Adam McGraw on Leadership, Fulfillment, and Legacy
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode of The Executive Room, host Kimberly Afonso sits down with Adam McGraw, executive coach, keynote speaker, and Co-Founder & CEO of CREW, a private community for senior executives focused on purpose, connection, and fulfillment.
Adam shares why traditional definitions of success no longer hold up. Drawing on his experience coaching over 500 senior executives, his entrepreneurial journey, establishing CREW, and his work with Positive Intelligence, Adam explains how leaders can build resilience, regulate stress, and lead with authenticity in today’s world.
In this conversation, we explore:
Why high-performing executives often struggle with fulfillment, regardless of title or compensationHow leaders can be intentional about the careers they’re building, and the legacy they will leave behindHow community and peer support help leaders navigate the second half of their careersThe difference between networking and a true leadership communityHow leaders can recover faster from stress and stay grounded amid constant changeThe demands of modern leadership in the age of AI and uncertaintyThis episode is a must-listen for CEOs, founders, and senior executives who are rethinking success, reputation, identity, and what truly matters in the long term.
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In this episode of The Executive Room, host Kimberly Afonso sits down with Adam McGraw, executive coach, keynote speaker, and Co-Founder & CEO of CREW, a private community for senior executives focused on purpose, connection, and fulfillment. Adam shares why traditional definitions of success no longer hold up. Drawing on his experience coaching over 500 senior executives, his entrepreneurial journey, establishing CREW, and his work with Positive Intelligence, Adam explains how leaders can build resilience, regulate stress, and lead with authenticity in today’s world. In this conversation, we explore: Why high-performing executives often struggle with fulfillment, regardless of title or compensationHow leaders can be intentional about the careers they’re building, and the legacy they will leave behindHow community and peer support help leaders navigate the second half of their careersThe difference between networking and a true leadership communityHow leaders can recover faster from stress and stay grounded amid constant changeThe demands of modern leadership in the age of AI and uncertaintyThis episode is a must-listen for CEOs, founders, and senior executives who are rethinking success, reputation, identity, and what truly matters in the long term.