How to Live

Pause for Reflection. Back in Feb 2026

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

#103 Building a business with heart with Nick Francis

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

#102 Better gut better health with Jo Brownlow

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eating healthy ✅ Working out ✅ Blood tests normal ✅…but still not feeling good?Low energy. Brain fog. Mood swings.The missing piece might be y...

#101 Bouncing back after layoff, with Sharad Lal

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Layoffs don’t just take our jobs. They can scramble our judgment. Here’s how to get both back.An entrepreneur on my podcast told me this story:“...

#100 Five lessons from 100 episodes with Sharad Lal

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 100: What started as a passion project has turned into a full career pivot!Four years ago, I hit record on the first episode of my podcast.I h...

#099 Wisdom from the CEO Whisperer with Jerry Colonna

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don't want?"Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns we claim to hat...

#098 Designing life in your forties with Robin Speculand

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Chase passion, not pension" - but how do you actually figure out what you love?Robin Speculand nailed this. At 34, he was making VP money a...

#097 Redefining Masculinity with Andrew Reiner

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦.We're taught to "man up" and handle everything alone.When we struggle, ...

#096 Networking that actually feels good with Ryan Lim

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Be interested, not interesting.𝐈𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢...

#095 How to move when you're stuck, a conversation with Sharad Lal

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people stay stuck because they’re waiting for clarity.Big mistake.When you’re 15–20 years into your career, the destination will never be w...

#094 Mindful Ambition with Bhavna Toor

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’re running faster.You’re winning.But are you running in the right direction?The success script teaches us to outrun others.Outrun, Outwit, Out...

#093 Muscle, Metabolism & Midlife Reset with Amanda Lim

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your annual health checkup is a good start. But it’s not enough.You’re in your 40s. Your doctor says you're fine. Your weight looks fine.But ...

#092 Let go to grow with Rob Bier

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Founders (and leaders) are addicted to solving problems. It’s their crack cocaine. That’s what startup scaling coach Rob Bier, author of Smooth Sc...

#091 The art of career transitions with Shiv Choudhury

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most career transitions are treated like cliff jumps.You quit the job. Burn the bridges. Bet everything on your dream.Shiv Choudhury chose a different...

#090 The success trap: when success holds you back with Sharad Lal

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which of These 6 Success Traps Is Holding You Back?After my article on The Success Trap in Esquire resonated with so many, I’ve gone deeper in my la...

#089 Beating Decision Fatigue with Dr. Shawn Watson

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You Can Only Make So Many Good Decisions - Are You Using Them Right?In 1987, we made 100s of decisions daily.Today, we make 35,000.Here's the pro...

#088 Turning purpose into action with Uma Balasingam

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When scaling a cause, should you pick passionate volunteers or capable ones?Most instinctively say passion. But Uma Thana Balasingam’s journey scali...

#087 Wisdom from the Maldives with Afeef Hussain

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When resources are limited, how do you still access the best?Afeef Hussain wanted his team - and his country Maldives - to learn from the world’s to...

#086 Forties Fitness Guide with Alex Mearns

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget six-packs - in your 40s, fitness is about feeling good, not looking good.Let’s face it - most of us in our 40s aren’t hitting the gym for s...

#085 Meaning & Success with Fabrice Desmarescaux

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling 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...

#084 Life Lessons Deeper Dive 2024

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

4,000 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...

#083 Life Lessons 2024

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“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 b...

#082 Rethinking Happy Hour with Nick Jonsson

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’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 he...

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

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"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 ...

#080 Humour at work with Drew Tarvin

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should 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 engineeri...

#079 Finding meaning in everyday stories with Matthew Dicks

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Searching 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 ofte...

#078 Crafting a Portfolio Life with Christina Wallace

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever 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 abo...

#077 The anatomy of happiness with Sha-En Yeo

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can we learn to be happy, or is it something we're born with?Research, including Martin Seligman’s theory of Learned Optimism, reveals that hap...

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

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 disrupt...

#075 Being indistractable with Nir Eyal

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ex...

#074 Visualising million dollar ideas with Simon Bowen

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine attending a keynote where the speaker walks up with an iPad and begins sketching live, transforming complex ideas about life and business into...

#073 Mind your manners with Sara Jane Ho

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dismiss manners and etiquette as outdated, superficial skills?Think again.Beneath the surface of etiquette lies a powerful combination of emoti...

#072 The new science of intuition with Joel Pearson

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 arousa...

#071 New horizons in midlife with Aneace Haddad

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever blanked during a crucial presentation, your mind suddenly empty? The panic, the embarrassment, the self-doubt that follows... Sound familiar?Welc...

#070 Joy of missing out with Oliver Burkeman

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does efficiently clearing tasks bring you peace or just create more busyness? 🤔We've all tried countless time management hacks to regain contr...

#069 Journey of a Millennial CEO with Karen Kim

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 disruptiv...

#068 Connecting the dots to purpose with Marc Nicholson

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“When I went bankrupt, I begged a friend who had built a unicorn for a meeting. He promised me 30 minutes. The minute we met, I could tell he didn’...

#067 Spirituality and success with Danielle Van de Velde

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is meditation tapping out from high achievement? Far from it.Stress often drives high performers to explore meditation. After years of relying heavily...

#066 Carrying hidden trauma to work with Natalia Rachel

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the word "trauma," do you think, "That's not me. I haven't experienced any major tragedies"?However, traum...

#065 Corporate entrepreneurship with Arjun Purkayastha

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Don’t simplify. Delete"As business leaders, when we're overwhelmed, our go-to questions often revolve around simplification—can we...

#064 How to live with Derek Sivers

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"The rich can't buy it. The impatient can't rush it. The privileged can't inherit it. And nobody can steal it. You can only earn i...

#063 Winning through giving inspired by Adam Grant

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt that "Nice guys finish last"?We've all rooted for the underdog. The hero who helps others but is always left behind....

#062 Authentic leadership without fluff with Mette Johansson

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does putting family photos in a work presentation makes you an authentic leader? Many of us grapple with understanding what authentic leadership trul...

#061 How to optimise energy with Elika Tasker

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What saps your energy the most? Is it your diet, lifestyle, bosses, or relationships? There's another significant factor that often flies under t...

#060 Psychology of entrepreneurship with Leanne Robers

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Leanne Robers, a trained psychotherapist who initially believed business and psychology were separate realms. As she scaled up her ventures, she ...

#059 Creativity at work with Eshan Ponnadurai

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can we be more creative at work? Who better to talk about this than top ranked Chief Marketing Officer -Eshan Ponnadurai. Eshan is Vice President ...

#058 Purpose in everyday life

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst life's whirlwind, the pursuit of purpose might seem daunting. Yet, within our daily hustle, purpose hides in plain sight. It's not i...

#057 Best bits of 2023

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The final episode of 2023 where we reflect on the wisdom shared throughout the year. We're delving into a treasure trove of insights from remarka...

#056 Emotions at work with Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What role do emotions have at work? How can they help us grow and be more productive at work?We discuss this and more with Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu....

#055 Money, spirituality & purpose with Samuel Rhee

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we align to a deeper purpose? And how can we create wealth through stress-free investing? That’s the focus of this podcast episode. We have w...

#054 Self-compassion & growth with Dr. Kristin Neff

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m my own harshest critic”, many high achievers admit. Are they successful because of this or despite this? Research reveals a compelling answ...

#053 How to become a CEO with Brenda Bence

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we make it to CEO? And how do we succeed as a CEO? That’s the focus of this podcast episode. We have with us Brenda Bence, a top ranked execu...

#052 Brain Health with Santiago Brand

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is brain health, and how can we shield our precious minds from harm? How can we supercharge our brains, enabling us to achieve extraordin...

#051 Social entrepreneurship with Jaideep Bansal

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine being offered a lucrative expat role with all the perks, but then feeling an irresistible pull towards a purpose-driven project. What would yo...

#50 How to live a good life, special 50th episode

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 50th episode we dive deep into the very question that kick-started this podcast journey: How do we live? What's the key to leadin...

#049 Third Culture Kids with Nikki Muller

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 220 million people live in a country different from their passport country? Many of us are raising Third Culture Kids – individual...

#048 Ancient vedic wisdom with Anand Mehrotra

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over 3500 years ago in Ancient India, the Vedas were created as guidelines on how to live a good meaningful life. These have been passed on orally ove...

#047 Nostalgia, discovering oneself

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nostalgia is not just a sentimental journey; it's a powerful mental health tool that can help us find certainty and security in an ever-changing ...

#046 Life in four quarters with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With advancements in healthcare, our lifespans are increasing to an additional 25 years. With this in mind, we must reshape our understanding of life,...

#045 Stoicism in everyday life with William Irvine

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the immense pleasure of hosting a true luminary who has played a pivotal role in the revival of Stoicism over the past decade - William...

#044 Lets talk about death

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're going to dive into a topic that might make you consider leaving this podcast: death. But let me assure you, this is not going to be ...

#043 Preventing burnout with Aparna Dubey

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout has been top of mind lately. Searches for burnout are at an all time high. But what exactly is burnout beyond just a buzzword? How can we diff...

#042 Bouncing forward with Michaela Haas PhD

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why some people emerge from adversity with a deeper sense of purpose and go on to achieve remarkable things?Our focus for today...

#041 Jealousy

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's natural to compare ourselves to others, especially when we see our colleagues and friends sharing about their accomplishments, life mileston...

#040 Raising resilient kids with Maggie Dent

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we build resilience in our kids? How do we support emotional development? How much should we push our kids? We discuss this and more with Aust...

#039 Life principles from yoga with Travis Eliot

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What life principles can we learn from the ancient art of yoga. That's the topic for this episode. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to ...

#038 Learning from Millennials and Gen Z with Vivek Iyyani

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Millennials and Gen Z  often get a bad rap for being entitled and rude. But what can we learn from them? That’s the focus of this episode. To talk...

#037 Finding purpose at work with Dean Tong

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us spend Monday to Friday waiting for the weekend. We’ve normalised this way of living - 2 days of happiness. 5 days of drudgery. How can we...

#036 Wabi Sabi Japanese Wisdom with bestselling author Beth Kempton

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wabi Sabi is a Japanese concept of beauty which emphasises simplicity, imperfection, impermanence. It’s become popular recently as a response to exc...

#035 Rekindling Romance

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Valentine’s day would you like a 15 mins summary on how to spark up your relationship by the best in the business?  (It’s not me:) I’m jus...

#034 Life lessons from sports with James Michael Lafferty

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between champions like Djokovic/Nadal/Federer and winners like Andy Roddick? What life lesson can we learn from this?In a land...

#033 Better diet better life with Riyana Rupani

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that a bad diet causes stress? Many of us think only externals cause stress - hectic work, relationship challenges, money.  But diet, wh...

#032 Forgiveness

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Isn’t it a great way to start the year by Forgiving? Working through and letting go of that grudge we hold so tightly.When we vow not to forgive - i...

#031 Entrepreneurship: Taking the leap of faith with Rameez Ansar

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of entrepreneurship? How do you take that leap of faith?If you manage to jump, how do you thrive as an entrepreneur?We discuss this with Telc...

#030 Re-inventing yourself with Sarah Lal

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How should we re-invent ourselves?This is more relevant than ever with so many of us are changing career tracks, starting businesses, and taking time-...

#029 Our relationship with money

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does money mean to you? Do you like spending it, saving it or not thinking about it? We all come at money from different angles. Research shows ...

#028 Early retirement with Susie Babani

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of retiring early? How should you think about transitioning from a full on career to retirement? How can retirement life be both fun and stim...

#027 The path to belonging with acclaimed author Toko-pa Turner

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Most of us think of belonging as an external place, something outside of ourselves, that if we keep diligently searching, maybe one day we'll ...

#026 Owning our shadow

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do all of us have a dark side? How can we become aware of it? What power can it unleash?We discuss the above questions through the concept of the Shad...

#025 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Jem Fuller

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we tackle imposter syndrome? What is it to be a man in today’s world?We discuss all this and more with Jem Fuller. Jem is a TEDX speaker, pub...

#024 Turning passion into a career with Papa CJ

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we take our passion and convert it into a career? We discuss this and more, with world-renowned stand-up comedian, executive coach and publish...

#023 Reducing Mental Chatter

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we reduce the negative chatter in our mind without mindfulness, meditation or other spiritual practices? We all live busy lives with multiple...

#022 Loneliness & Human Connection with Simone Heng

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the early signs of loneliness? How do we work through loneliness? What does an authentic human connection look like? How do we move our relat...

#021 From bad to good health with Zach and Jeremy from the Fit Mess podcast

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How should we deal with addiction to junk food, cigarettes, alcohol and other bad habits that limit fitness? What role do emotions and vulnerability, ...

#020 Consumerism: More Joy, Less Craving

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us enjoy the good things in life - a cool car, the latest bag, or an exotic holiday but sometimes without realising the joy of consumerism giv...

#019 My experience with anxiety, a conversation with Stephanie Dickson

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second part of our conversation with Stephanie Dickson. Steph opens up about her struggles with anxiety and darkness. For background, Step...

#018 The power of regrets

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The best time to start a business, mend a close relationship, apologise for bad behaviour, or forgive ourselves for an irreversible mistake may have b...

#017 Intimate relationships, a conversation with Dr Oberdan Marianetti

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we build a healthy relationship with our spouse/partner? What’s the balance between being dependent on our partner vs being fiercely independ...

#016 Don't quit your day job with Aliza Knox

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with Aliza Knox, who built and led  APAC business for 3 of the top tech firms - Google, Twitter and Cloudfare. In 2020 she was named t...

#015 Saying No

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us struggle with saying no. If we say yes we feel resentful, if we say no we feel guilty. Either way we lose. In today's episode we look ...

#014 Sustainability and climate change with Stephanie Dickson

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with Stephanie Dickson, entrepreneur and leading voice for sustainability on Asia. Steph is a two times TED X speaker, Prestige 40 unde...

#013 Simple ways for better sleep

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know that sleep is very important, but think huge changes are needed to enhance sleep.  However, with a few small manageable changes, we can drama...

#012 Shaping a global career with Abhinav Kumar

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with Abhinav Kumar, CMO & CCO of Tata Consultancy Services, the 2nd biggest IT services brand globally overtaking IBM. Abhinav has ...

#011 Knowing what we want

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we know what we want in life? If we do know, how should we integrate this dream sensibly into our life? In this episode we meet Nick and Ana -...

#010 Mindfulness 101 with Erin Lee

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are new to mindfulness and not sure where to start or how to sustain a practice - this episode is for you.  We look at how mindfulness works i...

#009 Embracing negative traits

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are bad traits really bad?  When we get told off for being pessimistic, shy, messy, bossy, or arrogant.   Should we just get rid of these? In today&...

#008 Making friends in adulthood with Amanda Parker

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we make friends in adulthood - when we move cities or enter a new life stage (parenthood, empty nest etc) or feel stuck and need new energy and...

#007 Fighting well with our partner

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fighting is a natural part of being human. Fights between couples can be nasty, but often something positive emerges. How can we have a constructive f...

#006 Stoicism: How to live a good life

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we control our minds, handle adversity, set goals, manage expectations, access logic, and protect ourselves by creating an inner citadel? Stoi...

#005 Thriving in your career with Ruchira Chaudhary

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussion on thriving in the future of work, the gig economy, why do top performers struggle in becoming great leaders, coaching as a life skill, lis...