No Safety in Sameness: Timothy Tasch on Belonging, Breaking Free, and the Power of Allies

️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


️ timothy@impactifytraining.com


️ Host: Jorma – Coach & Lernbegleiter


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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 –...