Beating The Drum.
Bridging worlds. – Holding space to say what matters
We’ve been taught we’re rational beings. But emotions run the show—especially in moments of tension. That’s where the space between us matters most.
• What if conflict wasn’t something to avoid, but a doorway to growth?
• What if disagreement could be safe—and lead somewhere useful?
• What if meetings felt meaningful—and even enjoyable?
When conversations get stuck, when trust wobbles, or when people talk past each other—what can make a difference is someone who can hold the space, name what’s at play, and help the right words find their place. This offering is about creating those spaces:
• Where things can be said
• Where people feel heard
• Where the next step becomes clearer
​Helping people navigate tensions, find clarity, and take the next step. With a systemic approach, I connect the dots between emotions, stories, structures—and even finances—because every layer shapes the whole. Where Truth builds Trust, Meaning creates Movement.
You might call it mediation. Or diplomacy. Or simply support for navigating important moments.
My work: Mediator of What Matters
Formerly an Organisational Acupuncturist. Rooted in systems, guided by human dynamics.
Cooperation can’t be decreed. It must be learned, practiced—and felt. Like group music, it only works when we know our part and truly listen to each other. I help people, teams, and communities navigate the invisible dynamics that shape how we relate and make decisions. Not by adding tools or fixing people—but by working with what’s already there. Think of it like acupuncture: finding the stuck points, creating space, and restoring flow. Now, I’m focusing on the heart of this work: Mediation in its broadest sense—where strategy meets emotion, and tensions become turning points. Because the real work happens in the space between us.
Who am I?
I started out in finance and business strategy — helping organisations get their structures and numbers right. But over the years, I saw the same pattern again and again: it’s not the financials or the technical side that makes things fall apart. It’s the human dynamics. Misunderstandings, mistrust, unspoken tensions — these are what derail projects, partnerships, and potential. That’s what led me here. Today, I’m a mediator — of people, of perspectives, of what matters most. I help individuals, teams, and organisations navigate the very human challenges that sit beneath the surface. I work behind the scenes to make things function better — not by imposing solutions, but by creating the space for truth to emerge and trust to be rebuilt. My roots are in systems thinking and business analysis, but my work is now about relationships — how we talk, how we listen, how we decide, and how we move forward together. I’ve run companies, supported hundreds of businesses, and seen first-hand that there’s nothing a good team — truly aligned — cannot achieve. I believe that organisations, businesses, and partnerships are living systems — more than the sum of their parts. They breathe, adapt, and evolve through the quality of their connections. When something is stuck, the whole system feels it. When something shifts, the whole system can grow. I blend strategy and intuition, analysis and empathy, structure and improvisation. I hold space for what’s difficult, name what’s unspoken, and help people reconnect — to each other, to purpose, and to the next step
What I Hold Space For
I am not a product. I don’t come in a package. I am a presence. A pattern-breaker. A keeper of what matters.
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I support:
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Conversations that feel tense, unclear, or stuck
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People starting, repairing, or closing partnerships (of all kinds)
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Groups or teams who want to work and meet in ways that respect time, purpose, and people
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Because:
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Every voice can be heard—if the space is held with care
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Every story can be told—if we find the right way to tell it
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Even in disagreement, something new can begin
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Endings can be graceful too
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Who is this for?
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For teams, partners, couples, groups, or organisations who:​
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Sense tension and want to grow from it rather than avoid it
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Want conversations that go deeper, not louder
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Are beginning a collaboration—or ending one with care
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Struggle to make decisions together
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Believe it’s possible to disagree and still stay connected
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If something in here feels right, let’s talk.
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Indicative hourly rate
My indicative rate is $150 AUD per hour. This reflects the depth, energy, and presence this work calls for. I’m open to conversation for not-for-profit organisations or special circumstances.
Let’s talk if something matters but budget is a concern.
Beating the Drum.
Bridging Worlds.
Holding space to say what matters.
+61 468 938 884
Aline Binetruy - Beating the Drum
PO BOX 20496
Nimbin 2480 NSW
Australia
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