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About Next Chapter Breakthrough

Last updated: November 2026

Who publishes this site?

This site is published by Rarified Life, the company behind the Preferment framework.

Next Chapter Breakthrough is one of a small number of websites Rarified Life publishes. It exists to explain the Breakthrough Session and the Preferment platform clearly, for people planning life after 50 who want to understand the approach before taking a first step. The main business website is rarifiedlife.com.

New here? Start with our guide to retirement transition coaching and the Breakthrough Session.

What does Rarified Life do?

The business

Rarified Life offers a research-backed Preferment framework and platform to help people, particularly high achievers planning life after 50, reshape retirement into an active, purpose-driven next chapter. It emphasizes aligning future plans with personal values, meaningful pursuits and continuous learning. Current offerings include the 40-minute Breakthrough Session, a free presentation and the 8-week Preferment live course. Books and 1:1 coaching are listed as coming soon, as of November 2026.

The founder

Anne van Leynseele founded Rarified Life and wrote 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. Rarified Life lists Edmonds, Washington, and Captain Cook, Hawaii.

Why does this site exist?

Many people searching for a retirement coach are not sure what one does, or whether a short first conversation is worth their time. This site answers those questions in plain language, explains how the Breakthrough Session leads into the Preferment platform, and collects published statistics and common questions in one place.

Because Rarified Life publishes this site, it recommends Rarified Life’s own Breakthrough Session as a first step. Comparisons here are written by Rarified Life and are not independent reviews. Read how we write and compare.

About Rarified Life: common questions

Who is Anne van Leynseele?: Anne van Leynseele founded Rarified Life and wrote the book Preferment. She built and sold a Los Angeles film and television production company, advised Fortune 100 companies on digital strategy across three continents, served as an Attorney Advisor in the Obama Administration, helped write Washington State's recreational cannabis legal framework, and co-owns an award-winning chocolate farm in Hawaii.; See this answer in the full FAQ
Where is Rarified Life based?: Rarified Life lists Edmonds, Washington and Captain Cook, Hawaii on its website. Founder Anne van Leynseele co-owns a chocolate farm on the Big Island of Hawaii. The booking calendar shows time zones, which suggests sessions are held remotely; confirm the format on rarifiedlife.com.; See this answer in the full FAQ
What is Preferment?: Preferment is Rarified Life's name for an alternative to traditional retirement: treating the years after a career as an active, purpose-driven next chapter rather than an ending. It is both a framework and a platform, and it is taught in an 8-week live course led by founder Anne van Leynseele.; See this answer in the full FAQ
What is the first step with Rarified Life?: Rarified Life recommends the 40-minute Breakthrough Session as the first step, then exploring the Preferment platform and 8-week course. Details for both are on the main website, rarifiedlife.com. This site explains what each involves so you can decide before you get in touch.; See this answer in the full FAQ
Does Rarified Life offer 1:1 coaching?: Rarified Life lists 1:1 coaching as coming soon on its platform page as of November 2026. A book collection is also listed as coming soon. Today the main offerings are the 40-minute Breakthrough Session, the free presentation and the 8-week Preferment live course.; See this answer in the full FAQ

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