THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan

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Raising the Bar on Values! It's been said that life without Values is baseless. Because Values are not what we do; they are who we are. Those who know their values and live by them, become leaders of their lives. Values define our thoughts, our decisions, our actions, our relationships, our reactions and our motivation. Without Values, there is no specific direction, passion and purpose. In THE VALUES ROOM, Ana Sasmiresan engages in multidimensional conversations that will sound like a big voice, bringing understanding, awareness, techniques, stories, wins and losses, related to the presence or absence of Values. Subscribe and invite others to get the newest content on the value of Values!

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January 9, 2026Episode 2555 min

The ADKAR Advantage with Karen Ball

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am having a conversation with Karen Ball, Senior Fellow & Executive Instructor with Prosci. As a Change Management practitioner, and Author of The ADKAR Advantage, Karen shared how to achieve successful change by adopting the ADKAR model. What to look forward to from this episode?Karen makes change make sense, and she equips us with an easy framework to lead ourselves and others through the journey of change, sequentially. To access the ADKAR tools, visit The Prosci ADKAR® Model | Prosci.Support the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.

October 30, 202542 min

Leading Generation Z with Dr. Tim Elmore

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am having a conversation with Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders (GrowingLeaders.com), an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. Tim speaks to leaders in businesses, universities, athletic teams and non-profit organizations, including The Home Depot, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, American Eagle and Chick-fil-A as well as well the San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, the Ohio State University, Stanford University and University of Alabama athletics.His work grew out of twenty years of serving alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell, where he focused on leadership for the emerging generations. Tim was listed in the top 100 leadership speakers in America by Inc. He wrote 40 books, including the new The Future Begins with Z launching in November 2025. What to look forward to from this episode?Tim shares his passion for leading the newest generation in the workplace, Generation Z. His work of 40 years studying and growing emerging leaders and the powerful content of his new book offer impactful strategies to effectively lead the younger team members today and into the future. Get your book at www.thefuturebeginswithz.com. Support the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.

September 29, 2025Episode 2342 min

Disability Accessibility with Michael Vermeersch

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am interviewing Michael Vermeersch, Accessibility Go to Market Manager with Microsoft, disability influencer and thought leader. Michael’s mission is to increase societal inclusion for people with disabilities. His personal proudest achievement is having brought Microsoft UK to Disability Confident Leadership status. Michael received Microsoft’s highest Platinum Club award for his work in disability inclusion and was listed as one of "125 People to Follow" on LinkedIn about Diversity and Inclusion. He also featured in the Disability Power 100 List. What to look forward to from this episode?Michael shared stories, transformative ideas and data that the society at large should become intimately aware of. One billion people have a disability globally, and by age 46 (on average) adults start gaining their first disability. Disability is part of the human experience, and creating accessibility is a responsibility and a grand opportunity. Support the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.

August 11, 2025Episode 2251 min

BLU (Bringing Longevity to You) with Dr. Gordon and Dr. Jessica Chen

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am interviewing Dr. Gordon and Dr. Jessica Chen, Co-Founders of ThriveWell, including BLU by ThriveWell, and co-owners and medical executives with ChenMed.What to look forward to from this episode?The average life expectancy is around 75 years. The Chens are on a mission to set a new limit! In this interview, we explore what could be possible when you combine evidence-based longevity medicine with wellness, coaching, accountability, faith and community? What would you do if you could live 10-20 additional thriving years? Visit www.blubythrivewell.com for more information or to book a tour at their state-of-the-art facility located at 1709 E. Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334. Support the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.

July 21, 2025Episode 2131 min

FROM DRIFT TO DRIVE with Chris Robinson

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am interviewing Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President with Maxwell Leadership Entrepreneurial Solutions Group, Public Speaker and Author. What to look forward to from this episode?Chris is a returning guest to the show, and he shared inspiration and practical tools from his new book FROM DRIFT TO DRIVE, launching in September. Chris is passionate about bringing awareness to the danger of complacency, a secret place of satisfactory success, also known as Victory Disease. This interview summarizes the seven steps that will awaken you from being "asleep at the wheel" and will put you "back in the driver seat" of your life!Pre-order FROM DRIFT TO DRIVE at www.drifttodrivebook.com and take advantage of over $500 in bonuses, including an exclusive opportunity to join Chris on his Book Launch Call. Support the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.

June 23, 2025Episode 2054 min

Creating Your Encore Career with Dr. Michelle Prince

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am interviewing Dr. Michelle Prince, previous corporate HR leader, global leadership coach, author, HR tech advisor, human capital consultant and founder of MPrince Consulting. What to look forward to from this episode?Michelle shares her story of redefining retirement and creating a fulfilling, meaningful and fun life/work in our later years. Michelle also authored the book "Creating Your Encore Career" - A Guide to Finding Purpose and Prosperity in your "THIRD" Act. This interview encourages us to think about the retirement phase with joy, passion and excitement, and to create a world where we matter and we continue to make a big impact. Order Michelle's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9fo4kpHSupport the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.

March 3, 2025Episode 1948 min

Values in Law Enforcement with Misty Carausu

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am interviewing Misty Carausu, Law Enforcement Officer, Woman Cop, Lieutenant with the Santa Rita Jail, previously a General Detective with the Alameda County Sherriff’s Office specializing in Sexual Assault investigations, where she played a key role in a case that awarded her being featured in the Netflix docuseries American Nightmare. She is an exemplary law enforcement leader and public speaker! What to look forward to from this episode?What is the reality of being a Woman Cop, investigative challenges, values and how she became a Netflix star for helping to crack the Denise Huskins case against Matthew Muller, former immigration attorney and Marine veteran, and serial kidnapper and rapist.Support the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.

February 17, 2025Episode 1849 min

Key Purpose Indicators (KPIs) with Thomas Echschmidt

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am interviewing Thomas Eckschmidt, CEO and Co-Founder of Conscious Business Journey, former Farmer with an Engineering Degree and a MBA in Finance. He spent 10 years in the corporate world before becoming a serial entrepreneur, authored and co-authored 20 books and received 12 awards for innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability.What to look forward to from this episode?What is the journey to accelerate the upgrade of leaders, and their organizations, to create a more conscious business ecosystem. This is Thomas' purpose statement, and our interview is filled with ideas and tools to become a more conscious human.Get Thomas' book, Purpose Canvas for Business - Make It Clear Why We Are In Business, available in English and Spanish, on Amazon or other online bookstores!Support the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.

January 9, 2025Episode 1738 min

The Power of Networking with Alexandra Silva Labarr

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am interviewing Alexandra Silva Labarr, Founder and CEO of Xandra Marketing, Author and Public Speaker. She is widely recognized as the "Networking Queen" and a powerful voice empowering connection and collaboration.What to look forward to from this episode?What is networking and what is its true power? Alexandra shares a unique approach to networking focused on relationships and partnerships. Get Alexandra's book, The Power of Networking, on Amazon and elevate your networking game in 2025!Support the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.

November 8, 2024Episode 1654 min

Daughters, Girls, Women with Agnes Netunze Kitumba

Welcome to THE VALUES ROOM with Ana Sasmiresan!In this episode, I am interviewing Agnes Netunze Kitumba, CEO of Arise Kollections, a social entrepreneur who leads a big mission of raising awareness around girl children in Uganda. Liz Forkin Bohannon wrote about Agnes in her book, Beginners Pluck. What to look forward to from this episode?Agnes' own story of growing up in a society where girl-children were traded off to be married very young in exchange for cattle. How she grew up and developed herself, her experience with Sseko Designs and opening her own social enterprise. To support Agnes' mission, check out www.arisekollections.com and order her beautiful handmade products. Support the showSubscribe to THE VALUES ROOM and share it with others who need to hear the values message! Follow me on social media channels or visit my website:www.thevaluesroom.com LinkedInAna Sasmiresan (@thevaluesroom) • Instagram photos and videosVisit THE VALUES ROOM Library, a reference guide of books written or recommended by my Podcast Guests. I make this list available to my Listeners to support your personal development in the area of Values, Leadership and Culture.THE VALUES ROOM Library! (anasasmiresan.com)Ana Sasmiresan is a Romanian-American executive leader, Founder and CLO of Transformation Through Conversations and Certified Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership. To learn more about Ana, please visit www.anasasmiresan.com.