How to Live

Sharad Lal
How to Live

A podcast that explores ways to live a good life -  thrive at work and in life, connect with a deeper purpose, strengthen relationships, and fulfil potential. Creator and Host Sharad Lal is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and coach who works with leading organisations like Google, Unilever, J&J, P&G; having supported over 20,000 people in discovering their potential and purpose. 

  1. #085 Meaning & Success with Fabrice Desmarescaux

    1 DAY AGO

    #085 Meaning & Success with Fabrice Desmarescaux

    Send us a textFeeling stuck? You might be looking in the wrong place.When we hit a crossroads, our instinct is to look outward - more advice, more inspiration, more answers. But here's the plot twist: the most powerful guidance system isn't out there. It's your own story.Our lives leave breadcrumbs - moments that light us up, decisions that felt right in our bones, and work that made time disappear. These aren't random. They're clues to what's next.In the latest episode of How to Live, I sit ...

    35 min
  2. #084 Life Lessons Deeper Dive 2024

    30/12/2024

    #084 Life Lessons Deeper Dive 2024

    Send us a text4,000 weeks.That’s all we get. The number of weeks most of us will live.The average human life is "absurdly, insultingly brief."As we step into 2025, this perspective—shared by Oliver Burkeman on the How to Live Podcast earlier this year—continues to resonate deeply. It’s a stark reminder to be intentional with the one resource we can never reclaim: time.We’ve put together life lessons from extraordinary guests who appeared on the How to Live Podcast in the second half of 2024—t...

    15 min
  3. #083 Life Lessons 2024

    16/12/2024

    #083 Life Lessons 2024

    Send us a text“When I went bankrupt, I begged a friend who had built a unicorn for a 30-minute meeting. The moment we sat down, I could tell he didn’t want to be there.Six months later, after working on myself, I went back with a clear vision and positive energy. This time, he introduced me to his network and offered his full support.That experience taught me a powerful lesson: People are drawn to passion and purpose, not negativity."This gem from Marc Nicholson, Founder of 1880, is just one ...

    14 min
  4. #082 Rethinking Happy Hour with Nick Jonsson

    02/12/2024

    #082 Rethinking Happy Hour with Nick Jonsson

    Send us a textWhat’s your relationship with alcohol?This isn’t a preachy “quit drinking” episode but it’s about curiosity. Many of us enjoy a drink. It helps us connect, unwind, and feel at ease. But as we get older, we start noticing the side effects: restless sleep, sluggish mornings, or even feeling a bit off the next day.It got me curious: What’s alcohol really doing to us? How can we enjoy the connection it fosters without the downsides?In this episode of How to Live, I speak with Nick J...

    30 min
  5. #081 Feel Stuck? Design your next stage with Sharad Lal

    18/11/2024

    #081 Feel Stuck? Design your next stage with Sharad Lal

    Send us a text"I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing… because I don’t know what else to do."Sound familiar?Here’s the truth about being stuck: We wait for clarity before making a move. We want to see the whole path before we take the first step.But what if we’ve got it backwards?Think about it: Most people who’ve made significant moves in their lives didn’t start with perfect clarity. Many didn’t even end up where they thought they would.Why? Because our greatest opportunities often lie in the ...

    8 min
  6. #080 Humour at work with Drew Tarvin

    04/11/2024

    #080 Humour at work with Drew Tarvin

    Send us a textShould we bring humour to work?Can it help us connect and achieve more, or risk making us seem trivial?Our guest today, Drew Tarvin, learned engineering in school and was hired for his technical skills. Yet, it was humour—not engineering—that became his edge in the workplace.By using humour, he diffused tension, built strong relationships, influenced others, and accelerated his career. This led him to create Humor That Works, a company that has helped 10,000+ leaders in over 100...

    35 min
  7. #079 Finding meaning in everyday stories with Matthew Dicks

    21/10/2024

    #079 Finding meaning in everyday stories with Matthew Dicks

    Send us a textSearching for meaning in life and work? The secret isn’t in those rare, life-altering moments—it’s hidden in the small, everyday moments we often overlook.The key? Storytelling.Even if we don’t share them, simply turning our experiences into stories in our own minds can transform how we see ourselves and our lives. It’s how we grow, learn, and ultimately, find deeper purpose.In today's podcast, I’m joined by master storyteller and five-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, Matthew Dicks...

    37 min
  8. #078 Crafting a Portfolio Life with Christina Wallace

    07/10/2024

    #078 Crafting a Portfolio Life with Christina Wallace

    Send us a textEver felt like a jack of all trades, master of none? Think again! Welcome to the world of Portfolio Life! Just like a financial portfolio, it’s about bringing together all your passions, talents, and needs—balancing them to create a fulfilling life on your own termsIt starts by understanding what truly matters to you: income, flexibility, creativity, intellectual stimulation, family responsibilities, and more. From there, you can design a life that accommodates all these di...

    42 min
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A podcast that explores ways to live a good life -  thrive at work and in life, connect with a deeper purpose, strengthen relationships, and fulfil potential. Creator and Host Sharad Lal is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and coach who works with leading organisations like Google, Unilever, J&J, P&G; having supported over 20,000 people in discovering their potential and purpose. 

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  • Creator
    Sharad Lal
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 How to Live
  • Show Website
    How to Live

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