In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra takes a look at the four-day workweek to explore what’s actually happened when organizations around the world have tried it. Drawing on large-scale trials from the UK, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain, she breaks down what the data really shows about productivity, burnout, well-being, gender equity, and retention. She also reflects on what these global experiments reveal about U.S. work culture, and how even organizations that aren’t ready for a four-day week can apply the lessons today. 

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In this episode, Kyra explores how our definitions of success are shaped by culture, economics, and the stories we’ve inherited about work and achievement. Drawing on global research, lived experience, and her own career evolution, she challenges the narrow, resume-driven version of success often emphasized in the U.S. 

Rather than replacing one definition with another, this conversation invites listeners to broaden the lens, making space for multiple ways of “making it,” from titles and income to well-being, stability, contribution, and meaning. Whether success for you looks like climbing higher, slowing down, or redefining the rules entirely, this episode offers perspective, permission, and thoughtful questions to carry into your own life and work.

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In this episode, Kyra kicks off 2026 by unpacking a timely Fast Company article that argues this year could mark a real turning point for employee well-being. Drawing on global research, lived experience, and shifting workplace realities — from investor pressure to AI acceleration — she explores why well-being is no longer a “nice to have,” but a strategic imperative. Through global patterns and practical insights, Kyra reflects on how work can be designed to support human cycles, meaning, and connection as we move into a year that asks more of leaders, organizations, and all of us.

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In this episode, Kyra closes out the year with a thoughtful, honest reflection on what it means to live in a world that holds both beauty and heaviness at the same time. Acknowledging the very real presence of some hard truths out there, without letting it consume us, she explores how different cultures create space to process difficult realities while still protecting their well-being. 

Drawing from global practices in places like Japan, Denmark, Argentina, New Zealand, and Spain, Kyra shares practical, human-centered ways to reflect, connect, pause, and reset as the year comes to a close. Along the way, she weaves in personal reflections, gentle humor, and reminders that it’s okay to hold multiple truths at once — to care deeply, feel fully, and still choose moments of rest and joy.

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In this episode, Kyra celebrates the 10-episode milestone of Globally Grounded by sharing the story behind starting the podcast, the insecurities she worked through along the way, and the intentions guiding her into the new year. She reflects on risk-taking, reinvention, and the joy of seeing the world through travel—all core themes in her work-life design practice. It’s part celebration, part honest reflection, and part encouragement for anyone navigating their own reset.

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In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra dives into the art of the long meal, exploring how cultures from Argentina to Spain savor connection, food, and presence. Drawing on a recent parrilla experience in Buenos Aires, she unpacks the mental, social, and nutritional benefits of lingering over meals, and what we might reclaim in our own fast-paced lives.

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In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra unpacks the modern “second shift”: the extra hours of unpaid or invisible labor that millions of people take on. From single parents in the U.S. to informal workers in Kenya to families in Brazil juggling multiple jobs, she explores what the data reveals about burnout, gender dynamics, and economic pressure. And she makes the case that the real problem isn’t motivation or mindset, it’s the way our systems are designed. 

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New Zealand is often celebrated as one of the world’s happiest, most livable countries, but the story is more layered than it seems. In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra explores how this nation’s strong sense of community, leadership grounded in empathy, and focus on environmental and social well-being create a powerful model for balance. But she also looks at who gets left behind in the data, and what we can learn from that. It’s a journey through kindness, culture, and connection, and a reminder that true well-being isn’t a destination, but a shared practice.

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In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra explores why some people in Japan are choosing to keep working into their 100s, and what that reveals about purpose, balance, and longevity. Inspired by a New York Times feature on Japan’s centenarians, she unpacks how meaning, connection, and routine can be just as vital to our health as diet or exercise. Along the way, she weaves in global research — from Sardinia to Denmark — and reflects on what it really means to find harmony between work and well-being at every stage of life.

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In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra shares her experiences working abroad in Belgium and Belize, exploring the personal and professional growth that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. She dives into why people choose to work internationally, the benefits and challenges, and practical tips for making it happen, including visas, housing, and resources. She also shares experiments to help you test the waters, build resilience, and expand your perspective. Whether you’re curious about a short-term assignment or considering a bigger career pivot, this episode is packed with inspiration and insights.

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