Mindy Honcoop: The Missing Layer of AI Transformation

Change doesn’t fail because of technology — it fails because of how people experience it. In this episode of Strategic Shift, Christy Honeycutt sits down with HR advisor and change strategist Mindy Honcoop to unpack what really sits beneath AI resistance at work. They explore curiosity as a leadership skill, the emotional layers of change and why readiness starts long before new tools are introduced. It’s an honest conversation about people, uncertainty and what is needed to move forward.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Mindy Honcoop 02:45 - Human-Centered HR Approach 04:56 - Overcoming Organizational Fear 06:16 - Agility in Workplace Redesign 07:42 - Emotional Pillars of Resistance 09:06 - Normalizing Workplace Emotions 10:54 - Diagnosing Emotional Climate 12:46 - Self-Awareness in AI Adoption 14:10 - Rethinking Workplace Processes 16:56 - Job Shadowing for Improvement  Connect with Mindy Honcoop: LinkedIn Agile in HR  Connect with Christy Honeycutt: LinkedIn  Tune in for real conversations, fresh insights, and strategies that actually help you stay ahead. Follow now and start making your own strategic shift.  Complete your FREE profile on pepelwerk.com! and get matched to jobs! Facing a strategic shift? Send us fan mail, we’d love to hear from you.