A Storytelling Podcast

Welcome to Wise Tales

Welcome to Wise Tales, the podcast where we sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to discover how to enhance brand value, increase revenue and drive great organizational culture through employees, customers and partners.

Tune in, as we unlock the transformative potential and power of optimized learning, development and operations — one wise tale at a time!

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Implementing Innovation in the Workplace with Rachael Nordby and Ali Knapp at Intertek

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Meet Your Hosts

Evan Melick

Vice President of Product & Marketing

“When you’re making decisions at different junctures, always go with your gut and make it the best. You can never piece it all together until you’re in the rearview mirror. When you give yourself grace and space to reflect, it’s all so fascinating to see it together.”

As the VP of Product at Wisetail, Evan has seen change many times over. She believes in the power of bold decision-making and positively embraces any challenge she’s faced with. Evan takes a people-first approach to every problem she solves — and is incredibly excited to change the future of learning.

Evan's Bumper Sticker: "Assume Positive Intent"

Josh Kurtz

Client Success Manager

With over a decade of experience in Customer Success, Josh is a seasoned professional with a passion for helping people and solving problems. In his three years at Wisetail, Josh has partnered with enterprise level clients, including some of the most loved brands in the world, to engage employees and effectively rollout training and operational programs to the field.

Outside of work, Josh loves playing in any recreational sport he can find. From golf, softball, or volleyball to just making sure he beats you in an imaginary race down the sidewalk, he will always find a way to compete.

Josh's Bumper Sticker: "Outside of work, Josh is not an accessories guy"

Ryan Kramer

Director of Information Security

As the Director of Information Security at Wisetail, Ryan brings a wealth of experience from various roles, including Client Success Manager, and Manager of Technical Support.

His journey into the tech industry has been far from traditional, shaped by a steadfast commitment to lifelong learning and a strong sense of ownership over his future.

Ryan's Bumper Sticker: "Daring Greatly in the Arena - Embrace the Struggle, Own the Triumphs"