How to Live

Sharad Lal
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How to Live Podcast

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. #076 Re-inventing: From broadcast to boardrooms with John Dykes

    3 DAYS AGO

    #076 Re-inventing: From broadcast to boardrooms with John Dykes

    How do you reinvent yourself when you’ve already reached the top of one field?It's a question many of us face as long careers, industry disruptions, or even boredom push us to rethink our path.In the latest episode of the How to Live podcast, I sit down with the legendary sports broadcaster John Dykes, who shares his powerful and deeply personal story of stepping out of the broadcast spotlight and into corporate boardrooms.For years, John was the trusted face of the Premier League, someone we...

    38 min
  2. #075 Being indistractable with Nir Eyal

    26 AUG

    #075 Being indistractable with Nir Eyal

    We start projects with excitement, but how often do we end up doom-scrolling when the going gets tough?What really drives distraction? Is it flashy external stimuli or our internal discomfort?Research shows it's primarily internal triggers. Even Plato and Aristotle grappled with this 2,500 years ago. While modern tech hasn't helped, it's not the root cause.The key to beating distraction isn't just removing stimuli. It's about managing our discomfort to push through the boring parts and achiev...

    39 min
  3. #074 Visualising million dollar ideas with Simon Bowen

    12 AUG

    #074 Visualising million dollar ideas with Simon Bowen

    Imagine attending a keynote where the speaker walks up with an iPad and begins sketching live, transforming complex ideas about life and business into powerful visual concepts right before your eyes.Meet Simon Bowen, the Visual Maestro of Business, who turns abstract thoughts into million-dollar realities.Growing up in the rugged outback of Western Australia, Simon's world was defined by visuals. Maps scratched in the dirt for directions, diagrams sketched on paper before assembling electrica...

    38 min
  4. #073 Mind your manners with Sara Jane Ho

    29 JUL

    #073 Mind your manners with Sara Jane Ho

    Do you dismiss manners and etiquette as outdated, superficial skills?Think again.Beneath the surface of etiquette lies a powerful combination of emotional intelligence, psychology, coaching, and spirituality. These elements can:Foster deeper connections with othersBuild unshakeable confidenceTransform lives in profound waysThis eye-opening insight came from my conversation with Sara Jane Ho, the Emmy-nominated Netflix host, entrepreneur, and etiquette expert. You may know her from the hit sho...

    36 min
  5. #072 The new science of intuition with Joel Pearson

    15 JUL

    #072 The new science of intuition with Joel Pearson

    Ever felt an instant connection on a first date, only to wonder later if it was real? Science says it might not be intuition at all—it's arousal misattribution.Professor Joel Pearson experienced this firsthand during a rock climbing first date. Years later, his groundbreaking research revealed the truth: the exhilaration of climbing created a physiological high he mistook for romantic connection. This phenomenon explains why intuition often fails in emotionally charged situations, both person...

    35 min
  6. #071 New horizons in midlife with Aneace Haddad

    1 JUL

    #071 New horizons in midlife with Aneace Haddad

    Ever blanked during a crucial presentation, your mind suddenly empty? The panic, the embarrassment, the self-doubt that follows... Sound familiar?Welcome to midlife, where this happens more often. But here's the twist - it's not a downward spiral, it's an evolution.Our brains start changing in our late 30s, with the prefrontal cortex slowing down. We can't process information as rapidly as before. Clinging to our younger cognitive patterns only makes us brittle, like someone stubbornly insist...

    34 min
  7. #070 Joy of missing out with Oliver Burkeman

    17 JUN

    #070 Joy of missing out with Oliver Burkeman

    Does efficiently clearing tasks bring you peace or just create more busyness? 🤔We've all tried countless time management hacks to regain control of our schedules. But ironically, the more we optimise, the busier and more stressed we become.The root issue isn't the technique - it's the concept of time management itself.Why? Because the supply of potential tasks is infinite, while our time is painfully finite. There's simply no way to ever "get it all done."This realisation is unexpectedly libe...

    37 min
  8. #069 Journey of a Millennial CEO with Karen Kim

    3 JUN

    #069 Journey of a Millennial CEO with Karen Kim

    Imagine being 30, the youngest on your team, and stepping into the CEO role. How would that feel?Karen Kim, the dynamic CEO of a self-funded disruptive tech startup with a footprint across ASEAN, knows this feeling well.When Karen first took on this incredible responsibility, she experienced the same doubts many of us would: hyper-awareness of others' perceptions, self-doubt, fear of disappointment, and overthinking.But soon, Karen shifted her focus from internal worries to the external chall...

    35 min
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About

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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 How to Live
  • Show Website
    How to Live

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