PriceLast updated: November 2026Published by Rarified Life
The Preferment course listing shows a price of $6,000.00, and the investment section on the same page states $3,000.
Rarified Life publishes both figures on its course listing, so this page reports both rather than choosing one. Either way, the price covers eight weekly live sessions with Anne van Leynseele, the Preferment book, and the guided homework built into it. Confirm the current price on the listing before you enroll.
The product price shown on the Rarified Life course listing is $6,000.00. Further down the same page, under Investment, the course description reads: $3,000 for eight weekly live sessions with Anne, the book, and the guided homework that turns reading into a plan.
We have not been told which figure is current, so we do not guess. Check the Preferment course listing on rarifiedlife.com for the price that applies when you enroll.
By the numbers
Assumptions: the published price divided by the eight live sessions. The book and homework are included in both figures and are not priced separately, so the real cost per session is slightly lower than shown. This is simple arithmetic, not a quote.
Definition
No other inclusions are listed on the Rarified Life course page.
Per session, Preferment costs more than the typical published coaching rate, but it is a packaged course with a book and a fixed curriculum rather than open-ended sessions. A coach certification is a different product for people who want to coach others.
| Criterion | Preferment course | Retirement coach sessions | Retirement Life Coach Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | People redesigning their own life after work | Individuals wanting one-to-one help | People training to coach others |
| Published price | $6,000.00 listed; $3,000 stated as the investment | $150 to $300 per session | $1,250 total investment |
| What you get | 8 live sessions, the book, homework | Individual sessions | ICF-approved for 15 hours of continuing coach education |
| Source | Rarified Life course listing | lifecoachingcertification.net overview | retirementlifeplan.com |
Sources: Retirement Coaching: An Emerging Niche for 2026 and Retirement Life Coach Certification.
The course suits people who want a live, structured path through identity and purpose, taught by the author of the framework. Look elsewhere if your main question is money, which calls for a licensed financial professional, or if you want individual sessions now, since Rarified Life lists 1:1 coaching as coming soon. A free presentation from Rarified Life is another low-cost way to start.
Not sure yet? Read about the Preferment framework first, or go back to the retirement coaching course overview.
We compared three options on audience, published price, what is included, and source. Every price is shown exactly as published by its source, with no rounding. Per-session figures for Preferment are our own arithmetic from the published prices, with the assumption stated beside them.
Published by Rarified Life, the business behind Preferment. Rarified Life wrote this comparison, and it is not an independent review.
The course listing on rarifiedlife.com shows a price of $6,000.00, while the investment section of the same page states $3,000 for the eight weekly live sessions, the book, and the guided homework. Because the two figures differ, confirm the current price on the listing before you enroll. This site reports both exactly as published.
More in the FAQ: How much does the Preferment course cost?The listed inclusions are eight weekly live sessions with Anne van Leynseele, the Preferment book as companion text and workbook, and homework exercises built into the book. Rarified Life describes the package as a structured path in which each week builds on the last. No other inclusions are listed on the course page.
More in the FAQ: What is included in the Preferment course price?A published overview from lifecoachingcertification.net reports that retirement coaches typically charge $150 to $300 per session. Preferment is a packaged live course, not per-session coaching. At the stated $3,000 investment, eight sessions plus the book work out to $375 per session; at the listed $6,000.00 price, they work out to $750 per session.
More in the FAQ: How does the Preferment price compare to hiring a retirement coach?That depends on what you need. Preferment fits people who want a structured, live, guided path through the identity and purpose side of retirement, led by the author of the framework. If you mainly want help with investments or budgeting, a licensed financial professional fits better. If you want individual sessions, Rarified Life lists 1:1 coaching as coming soon.
More in the FAQ: Is the Preferment course worth the money?No payment plan is listed on the course page, which shows a single price with an Add to Cart option. If payment terms affect your decision, check the current listing on rarifiedlife.com, since terms and pricing can change after this page was last updated.
More in the FAQ: Are there payment plans for the Preferment course?Yes. Rarified Life offers a free presentation through its registration page, aimed at accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing or in retirement, which introduces a 5-step plan for replacing the what-now feeling of retirement. The pages on this site are also free and cover the framework, the modules, and the price.
More in the FAQ: Is there a free way to learn about Preferment first?