Rarified Life program
The Preferment 8-week course
Last updated: November 2, 2026Published by Rarified Life
Preferment is Rarified Life's live 8-week course for driven people redesigning life after a career, taught by founder Anne van Leynseele through her book.
It is the second step Rarified Life recommends, after the free presentation. Among retirement coaching options, it is a structured program: eight weekly live sessions, six modules, the Preferment book as a workbook, and homework between sessions. As of November 2026, the course page lists the investment at $3,000.
What is the Preferment course?
Definition: Preferment
Preferment is Rarified Life's research-backed framework for high achievers to redesign life after 50 as an active, purpose-driven alternative to traditional retirement. The live course is built for people who spent decades building a career and reputation, and now have more time than ever with no clear idea what it is for. Its premise: treat this chapter not as an ending but as an ascension. You do not need a five-year plan to start.
What is included in the course?
- Eight weekly live sessions with Anne van Leynseele, working through her book chapter by chapter.
- The book Preferment, your companion text and workbook for the course.
- Homework built into the book: real exercises done between sessions.
- A structured path in which each week builds on the last.
What are the six modules?
Introduction
Where you are right now, and why the old model of retirement was never built for someone like you.Identity
Separating who you are from what you did for a living.Motivation
Finding what actually moves you, now that a paycheck isn't the reason.Alignment
Matching your values and strengths to how you'll actually spend your days.Accountability
Building the structure that turns intention into a lived routine.Launch
Naming your mission for this next chapter, and stepping into it.
Preferment course facts at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 weeks |
| Format | Weekly live sessions |
| Teacher | Anne van Leynseele, founder of Rarified Life |
| Modules | 6: Introduction, Identity, Motivation, Alignment, Accountability, Launch |
| Materials | The book Preferment, with built-in homework |
| Listed investment | $3,000 (the page also shows a $6,000.00 cart price; confirm before enrolling) |
| Recommended first step | The free presentation |
Who teaches Preferment?
Anne van Leynseele 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. Today she co-owns an award-winning chocolate farm on the Big Island of Hawaii and wrote the book the course is built on. She has lived four reinventions and teaches from that experience.
Who is the Preferment course right for?
It fits accomplished people, and especially women in their 50s and 60s, who are nearing or in retirement and whose identity has been wrapped up in their work. It suits people who want a structured path with deadlines rather than an open-ended conversation.
It is a weaker fit if you want fully private sessions (Rarified Life lists 1:1 coaching as coming soon), need financial planning, or need clinical support. See how it compares in retirement coaching vs coaching programs and the full retirement coaching options guide.
How do I enroll?
Watch the free presentation first to see whether the approach suits you. Then enroll on the Rarified Life course page, or use the contact page if you have questions about timing or fit.
Common questions
How does the 8-week Preferment course work?
The Preferment course runs as eight weekly live sessions with founder Anne van Leynseele, working through her book Preferment chapter by chapter. Homework is built into the book and done between sessions, and each week builds on the last. The course is organized into six modules: Introduction, Identity, Motivation, Alignment, Accountability, and Launch.
What are the six Preferment modules?
The six modules are Introduction, on where you are and why the old retirement model does not fit; Identity, separating who you are from your job; Motivation, finding what moves you without a paycheck; Alignment, matching values and strengths to your days; Accountability, turning intention into routine; and Launch, naming your mission for the next chapter.
What is the homework like in Preferment?
The homework is built into the Preferment book as exercises completed between the weekly live sessions. The course page describes them as real exercises rather than busywork, designed so that reading turns into a plan. Expect to reflect, write, and try small changes in your routine each week, since each session builds on the one before it.
How much does the Preferment course cost?
As of November 2026, the Preferment course page lists the investment at $3,000 for eight weekly live sessions with Anne van Leynseele, the book, and guided homework. The same page also displays a cart price of $6,000.00, so confirm the current price on the course page at rarifiedlife.com before you enroll.
Are Preferment sessions live or recorded?
The Preferment course is built around eight weekly live sessions with Anne van Leynseele. The course page does not say whether recordings are provided for missed sessions, so ask through the Rarified Life contact page if that matters to your schedule. Plan to attend live where you can, since each week builds on the previous one.
Is Preferment only for women?
Rarified Life's free presentation is designed specifically for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s. The Preferment course page itself speaks more broadly to driven people who spent decades building a career. If you are unsure whether the course fits you, use the contact page at rarifiedlife.com to ask before enrolling.
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.