EP.66: From Resistance to Readiness: Building Digital Confidence in HR Teams
UnmutedJuly 03, 2026
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EP.66: From Resistance to Readiness: Building Digital Confidence in HR Teams

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #66

Topic: From Resistance to Readiness: Building Digital Confidence in HR Teams
Guest: Mindy Honcoop – Founder & HR Strategic Advisor at Agile in HR
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindyhoncoop/
Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp


Episode Overview:

HR teams are being flooded with new digital tools, automation, dashboards, and AI. While technology is evolving rapidly, adoption often isn't. Many HR professionals feel overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or worried they're falling behind. But the biggest barrier isn't technology, it's people.


Resistance is often driven by fear, self-doubt, or feeling left out of the transformation process. Until organizations address the human side of change, HR teams will struggle to confidently lead digital transformation.

In this episode, Mindy Honcoop shares practical strategies to help HR move from resistance to readiness.


We explore:

👉 What digital resistance in HR really looks like
👉 Why HR and IT often struggle to align on technology adoption
👉 Practical ways to build digital literacy and confidence
👉 How leaders can turn fear into momentum
👉 A real-world example of successful digital transformation

If you're leading HR through change, or navigating it yourself, this episode offers practical guidance for building confidence in an increasingly digital workplace.


About Mindy Honcoop:

Mindy Honcoop is the Founder of Agile in HR and a seasoned HR executive with more than 24 years of experience helping organizations build agile, human-centered workplaces. She has held leadership roles at Care.com, Expedia, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, and TCP Software, and advises HR technology companies on product strategy and innovation.

A recognized author and speaker, Mindy regularly shares insights on Agile HR, Human-Centered Design, digital transformation, and AI readiness. She also serves on the board of Love Justice International and helped revive the DisruptHR Austin community.


About ScaleHR:

The Unmuted Podcast is powered by ScaleHR (https://goscalehr.com/), helping emerging HR, Recruitment, and Work Tech companies accelerate brand awareness and lead generation through Catalyst—our community-driven content, influencer marketing, and omnichannel strategy.


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