⚠️TW: In this episode, we talk about childhood trauma, family rejection, and violence from a parent. Please listen with care. If you have experienced similar situations, make sure you are in a safe headspace before tuning in.
„We can’t find safety in sameness – but we can build belonging in difference.“Timothy Tasch grew up moving more than 35 times as a “military brat” – always the new kid, always saying goodbye. Behind closed doors, he faced rejection, manipulation, and violence from a father who had no space for his authentic self.
At 16, Timothy left Canada with a suitcase to start a new life in Germany.
What followed was a journey of resilience, allyship, and learning to write his own story.
This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and inspiring. It is about the courage to break free, the power of allies, and the reminder that we are not built to do this alone.
Today, Timothy is a trainer, coach, and speaker on diversity, allyship, new work, and communication. His story is proof that we can transform pain into purpose – and that one ally can change everything.
This is the deepest JORMAZIN` conversation yet – and I am deeply honored that Timothy chose this space for his very first podcast as a guest.
🔹 What you’ll take away from this episode:
💡 Why diversity is not a buzzword but a lived experience of belonging and difference.
💡 How childhood trauma can shape resilience and authentic leadership.
💡 Why allyship is never optional – and how one sentence can change a life.
💡 What it means to “make things speakable” in teams and organizations.
💡 How to hold on through tough times – and become the ally someone else needs.
🎯 This episode is for you if you …
✅ have ever felt different, rejected, or out of place
✅ want to understand allyship & diversity beyond buzzwords
✅ are a leader, trainer, or HR professional working with teams
✅ need courage to rewrite your own story
✅ want to be reminded: you can become the ally someone is waiting for
📍 Guest: Timothy Tasch
Trainer | Coach | DEIB Specialist | People & Organizational Development Expert
👉 Which bridges can we build for your team?
Timothy helps organizations establish cultures that are healthy, inclusive, and competitive. His work focuses on the intersection of leadership, communication, and diversity – the building blocks of successful teams in 2025.
🌐 impactifytraining.com
💼 Timothy Tasch on LinkedIn
✉️ [email protected]
🎙️ Host: Jorma – Coach & Lernbegleiter
🌐 jormazin.de
💼 LinkedIn
📌 Kapitel & Timestamps
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:01 – Who is Timothy? Life between 35+ moves
00:04:00 – A father’s rigid masculinity & early rejection
00:08:25 – Growing up without his mother: power & manipulation
00:14:50 – “There is no safety in sameness” – belonging vs. groupthink
00:18:48 – Cutting the small talk: deep talks on the swings at 14
00:22:39 – Two suitcases: moving to Germany at 16
00:28:46 – Allyship: what we carry, what we owe
00:33:58 – The abusive father dynamic – fear, invisibility, breaking free
00:37:54 – Writing his own ending – compassion & empowerment
00:41:46 – Building a life: love, marriage, meaningful work
00:43:59 – “Make it speakable” – honesty in teams & leadership
00:46:52 – Rosie: one sentence that opened a career in diversity
00:51:39 – Final message: hold on – and be an ally
👉 Listen now – and share this episode with someone who needs courage, connection, and the reminder that they’re not alone.
Thank You
Jorma