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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 34 MIN

Believing in Yourself When Life Shifts Direction with Adrian Burks

from The True Leadership Podcast · host Ty Hammond

In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with filmmaker and director Adrian Burks about the experiences that shaped his understanding of leadership. Adrian shares how his adopted mother provided the foundation for his resilience, how his definition of leadership evolved from the football field to the film set, and why letting go of ego became essential in directing teams and creative projects. He reflects on a year marked by loss and upheaval, the risks he took to pursue his first feature-length documentary on adoption, and the discipline required to follow the work he “can’t not do.” This conversation offers a grounded look at self-belief, embracing uncertainty, and growing through the challenges that shape us....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials

In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with filmmaker and director Adrian Burks about the experiences that shaped his understanding of leadership. Adrian shares how his adopted mother provided the foundation for his resilience, how his definition of leadership evolved from the football field to the film set, and why letting go of ego became essential in directing teams and creative projects. He reflects on a year marked by loss and upheaval, the risks he took to pursue his first feature-length documentary on adoption, and the discipline required to follow the work he “can’t not do.” This conversation offers a grounded look at self-belief, embracing uncertainty, and growing through the challenges that shape us....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials

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