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.

How to Live is a business podcast hosted by Sharad Lal, with 106 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sharad Lal hosts How to Live, a business show with 106 episodes published.

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  #107 Underrated cool

  Sep 28, 20267 min

  This month on How to Live, one note - and a conversation that went deeper than I expected. "Underrated Cool" started with a question about presence - the difference between being in the room and actually being with the people we love. Your replies took it further: the quiet invoices we hand our children, the case for stepping away, and whether the apology might be half the parenting. Shownotes: https://howtolive.life/episode/107-underrated-cool How to Live Newsletter One honest thought, every second Saturday. No spam. Subscribe here - https://newsletter.sharadlal.net Get in touch connect@howtolivecompany.com About Sharad Lal https://www.sharadlal.net/ Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/

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  #105 The hum

  Jul 27, 20268 min

  After a long pause, the show is back - in a new shape. Each month on How to Live, I read a couple of the short notes from my newsletter and some of the responses they stirred up. This month, the two that started it all: "The Hum" - the quiet unease underneath a life that looks fine from the outside - and "Why Now," on why it tends to hit us at this particular stage of life. Plus some of the replies that came back. Shownotes: https://howtolive.life/episode/105-the-hum How to Live Newsletter One honest thought, every second Saturday. No spam. Subscribe here - https://newsletter.sharadlal.net Get in touch connect@howtolivecompany.com About Sharad Lal https://www.sharadlal.net/ Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/

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  Pause for Reflection. Back in Feb 2026

  Oct 8, 202514 min

  After releasing an episode every second week since November 2021 - we’re taking a short break from How to Live. Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with incredible guests, thinkers, founders, scientists, and leaders, all exploring the same question: how do we live a good life? Now, it feels like the right moment to pause, reflect, and recharge, so we can come back in February with fresh stories and new insights for the next chapter. While we take this short break, I wanted to leave you with one of the most relevant conversations from this year - an episode that resonated deeply with many listeners navigating uncertainty. It’s about layoffs, and how to turn them into opportunities for clarity, renewal, and even growth. So if you, or someone you know, is going through change or questioning what’s next, I hope this one brings some comfort and perspective. Thank you for being part of this journey, for listening, sharing, and growing together. Take care, and I’ll see you back here in February. For Folks Affected by Restructuring 4 Week Career Transition Program. https://www.sharadlal.net/thrivethroughtransition How to Live Newsletter Go deeper with articles every 2-3 weeks. No spam. https://sharadlal.substack.com/ Leave us a message https://howtolive.life/contact About Sharad Lal https://www.sharadlal.net/ Follow us Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/

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  #103 Building a business with heart with Nick Francis

  Sep 22, 202537 min

  Reinvention for 23-year-olds with nothing to lose is relatively easy. At 40, it's brave. Here's how to do it well. At 23, Nick Francis left the BBC, drove a Mini to Mongolia, and stumbled into building a creative business now in 9 countries. Back then, it didn't feel brave. No mortgage. No kids. Nothing to lose. As Nick says: "If you quit your job in your 40s, with kids and responsibilities - that's brave." Here's what struck me: midlife reinvention isn't about starting over. It's about starting better. In your 40s, you're not building from zero. You have: Clarity about what you actually want (not what you think you should want) Skills that compound in unexpected ways Networks built on real relationships Resilience from surviving previous challenges The 23-year-old has energy. The 40-something has intention. Nick's line stuck with me: "We often overvalue the risk of doing something different, and undervalue the risk of continuing to do what we've always done." If you're questioning your next chapter, you're not having a crisis. You're seeing an opening - an opening to thoughtfully design your next chapter. This conversation is special because Nick not only shares deep wisdom on reinvention - he also acquired my company last year. Shownotes https://howtolive.life/episode/102-building-a-business-with-heart-with-Nick-Francis For Folks Affected by Restructuring 4 Week Career Transition Program. https://www.sharadlal.net/thrivethroughtransition How to Live Newsletter Go deeper with articles every 2-3 weeks. No spam. https://sharadlal.substack.com/ Leave us a message https://howtolive.life/contact About Sharad Lal https://www.sharadlal.net/ Follow us Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/

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  #102 Better gut better health with Jo Brownlow

  Sep 8, 202532 min

  Eating healthy ✅ Working out ✅ Blood tests normal ✅ …but still not feeling good? Low energy. Brain fog. Mood swings. The missing piece might be your gut . Gut isn't just about digestion. It's our "second brain." 95% of serotonin (our "happy" chemical) is made there. Poor absorption can leave us tired, anxious, or unfocused - even with a perfect diet In the latest How to Live episode, I sit down with Functional Medicine Coach Jo Brownlow . We unpack: What gut health really means How it affects focus, emotions, and energy Simple steps busy people can take today If you're doing "all the right things" but still feel off, this conversation could be your missing piece. Shownotes https://howtolive.life/episode/102-better-gut-better-health-with-Jo-Brownlow For Folks Affected by Restructuring 4 Week Career Transition Program. https://www.sharadlal.net/thrivethroughtransition How to Live Newsletter Go deeper with articles every 2-3 weeks. No spam. https://sharadlal.substack.com/ Leave us a message https://howtolive.life/contact About Sharad Lal https://www.sharadlal.net/ Follow us Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/

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