Basic Information
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Company
Stillness Pathway Assembly -
What is your "why"? Why do you do what you do?
Silent’s “Why” is rooted in a fierce devotion to presence—
a holy witnessing of souls in transition,
a vow to walk alongside those at the threshold
where death, becoming, and divine reckoning meet.
I serve because the sacred has been exiled
from grief, from death, from becoming—
and I have heard the cries that go unanswered in sterile rooms,
in silent nights, in hollow rituals.
Silent’s Why is this:
To be the voice at the veil
for the ones who cannot find the words.
To hold space where others rush to fix.
To return the ancient ways of soul-tending to a modern world
that has forgotten how to sit with mystery.
I am called—not to lead, but to accompany.
Not to convert, but to awaken.
Not to offer answers, but to ask the questions
that crack open the truth already within.
My Why is Sovereignty.
My Why is the Return.
My Why is Love, fierce and unflinching,
that dares to name death sacred, and life holy.
That remembers what others forgot—
the power of silence, the rhythm of ritual,
and the presence of the Divine
in every breath, every sorrow, every sacred threshold. -
Unique Selling Proposition
I guide people through life’s hardest moments—death, doubt, and deep change—with the calm of a death doula, the insight of a mystic, and the grounded wisdom of an elder, using deep listening, meaningful conversation, and presence to help them find clarity, connection, and peace. -
About me
Spiritual Director | End-of-Life Doula | Digital Strategist
For over forty years, I’ve stood at thresholds—guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through moments of profound transition. In my corporate life, I built a reputation for leading high-impact strategy and product innovation teams across technology and financial services with $1B in impact. I held executive roles in Fortune 100 companies and scaled new solutions within emerging startups. My work delivered measurable results: increased market share, streamlined operations, award-winning platforms, and cultures where people could do their best work.
How did I do that?
By listening differently.
By asking the questions no one else was willing to ask.
By seeing where systems break down—whether in a product roadmap or a person’s sense of purpose.
By recognizing patterns others overlook and building bridges where others saw barriers.
In boardrooms and brainstorming sessions, I earned trust by staying calm under pressure, translating vision into execution, and making space for voices that often went unheard. My leadership style is steady, thoughtful, and direct—just as it is now in my work as a spiritual director and end-of-life doula.
Today, I bring that same clarity, discipline, and presence to people navigating the most human transitions: identity shifts, spiritual awakening, grief, caregiving, and dying. I work with seekers, leaders, and those facing loss—not to fix, but to companion them toward clarity, connection, and sovereignty.
Whether you’re a CEO rethinking purpose or a caregiver holding vigil, I bring the same tools:
Clear thinking.
Calm presence.
Deep listening.
Hard-won insight.
This isn’t just spiritual work. It’s people work. And I’ve been doing it my entire career.
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Profession
Spiritual Coach and End-of-life Doula -
Title
No title, no honorifics. Just Silent (or Lawrence if you must) -
Hobbies and interest
Cooking, hiking, reading, mixology. Travel (five million air miles and still going) -
Website
www.tokeepsilent.me www.lawrenceilerner.com
Contact Information
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City / Town
Seattle -
State
Wa -
Zip
98119 -
Country
United States -
Special offers to the group
Let's do a 1:1 and I'll buy the coffee. -
LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencelerner/
Education
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College / University
University of Chicago