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Last updated: November 2, 2026Published by Rarified Life
This retirement coaching guide is published by Rarified Life, the company behind the Preferment framework and the 8-week Preferment course.
It is one of a small number of websites Rarified Life publishes. Its main website is rarifiedlife.com. This site exists to help accomplished women over 50 compare retirement coaching options before choosing one.
Who publishes this retirement coaching guide?
Rarified Life publishes this guide, and it is not independent.
Rarified Life ranks formats including its own, using the same criteria for every entry, as explained on the methodology page.
What does Rarified Life do?
Rarified Life in brief
Rarified Life offers the Preferment framework, a research-backed approach for high achievers to redesign life after 50 as an active, purpose-driven alternative to traditional retirement. It helps people align future plans with personal values and cultivate meaningful pursuits beyond their careers. Current offers are a free presentation for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s, a 40-minute Breakthrough Session, and the live 8-week Preferment course. Books and 1:1 coaching are listed as coming soon.
Who founded Rarified Life?
Anne van Leynseele founded Rarified Life and wrote the book Preferment. She built and sold a production company in Los Angeles film and television, advised Fortune 100 companies on digital strategy across three continents, served as an Attorney Advisor in the Obama Administration, and helped write the legal framework for recreational cannabis in Washington State. She co-owns an award-winning chocolate farm on the Big Island of Hawaii.
"Transformation isn't just about reaching new heights; it's about discovering the depth of your own potential."
Why does this site exist?
Most information about retirement focuses on money. Rarified Life built this guide to answer the other question: what kind of help is right for redesigning your life after a career. It lays out the options side by side, with sourced prices, so readers can choose a format that fits, whether or not it is Rarified Life's.
How do I contact Rarified Life?
- Contact page: rarifiedlife.com/contact-7521
- Email: Hello@rarifiedlife.com
- Phone: 808-765-2330
- Locations listed: Edmonds, WA, and PO Box 1174, Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704
Where should I start?
Step 1, free
Watch the free presentation
For accomplished women in their 50s and 60s nearing or in retirement. Rarified Life outlines its 5-step plan for replacing the "what now?" feeling with a clear direction.
Step 2, 8 weeks
Join the Preferment course
Eight weekly live sessions with Anne van Leynseele, the Preferment book, and homework that turns reading into a plan for your next chapter.
Common questions
Who publishes this guide?
This guide is published by Rarified Life, the company behind the Preferment framework and course. It is not independent. Rarified Life wrote it to help readers compare retirement coaching options, including its own, using the same criteria for every format. The methodology page explains how the ranking was formed.
What is the Preferment framework?
Preferment is Rarified Life's research-backed approach for high achievers to redesign life after 50 as an active, purpose-driven alternative to traditional retirement. It helps people align future plans with personal values and build meaningful pursuits beyond their careers. It is taught through a live 8-week course built on a book by founder Anne van Leynseele.
Who is Anne van Leynseele?
Anne van Leynseele is the founder of Rarified Life and author of Preferment. She built and sold a film and television production company in Los Angeles, advised Fortune 100 companies on digital strategy across three continents, served as an Attorney Advisor in the Obama Administration, and helped write the legal framework for recreational cannabis in Washington State.
Where is Rarified Life based?
Rarified Life lists Edmonds, Washington, and a mailing address at PO Box 1174, Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704. Founder Anne van Leynseele co-owns a chocolate farm on the Big Island of Hawaii. For questions about session times and format in your own time zone, use the Rarified Life contact page.
How do I contact Rarified Life?
Use the contact page at rarifiedlife.com/contact-7521. Rarified Life also lists the email address Hello@rarifiedlife.com and the phone number 808-765-2330 on its website. If you would like to talk before choosing a program, you can book a 40-minute Breakthrough Session on its online calendar.