Free presentationLast updated: November 2026
The free presentation: a 5-step plan for life after your career
The free presentation is the first step in Rarified Life’s retirement coaching: a no-cost training for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing or in retirement. It shows the 5-step plan smart women use to replace the “What now?” dread and make their post-work years the best years of their lives.
Who is the free retirement presentation for?
It is for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing retirement or already in it, especially women whose entire identity has been wrapped up in their work. Rarified Life designed it for women who have built something substantial and now face a question no performance review prepared them for: what is all this time for? You do not need to have retired yet. The presentation is explicit that you can start even if your last day is still years away.
What you will discover
- How to have a real answer to “So, what do you do?” in just 8 weeks, without it starting with the words “I used to,” and even if your last day at work is still years away.
- The real reason smart, capable women get eight months into retirement and stop answering the phone, and what you can do to start turning this around today, even if you are still working full time.
- Why a financial plan alone does not prepare you for the rest of your life, and the different approach Rarified Life uses instead.
- How to pinpoint exactly what your future self really wants from you, even if that seems like a total mystery right now.
- How to go from filling your days with errands and appointments to a life people ask you about, while your energy, your health and your closest relationships get stronger.
- How to do all of this without slowing down, without waiting for retirement day, and without asking anyone’s permission.
How it works
How to watch the free presentation
- Open the Rarified Life registration page.
- Register with your details to get access to the training.
- Watch the presentation when it suits you.
- If it resonates, review the 8-week Preferment course or contact Rarified Life with your questions.
There is no charge to watch, and no decision about the course is required beforehand.
Why start with a presentation instead of a course?
Retirement is a big decision space, and a free first step lets you test whether the Preferment way of thinking fits you before committing time or money. The presentation introduces the ideas the course develops in depth: separating identity from job title, finding motivation that does not depend on a paycheck, and aligning your days with your values. If those ideas land, the course gives them eight structured weeks. If they do not, you have lost nothing but an hour of your time.
You can also read about retirement coaching for accomplished women on our main page, or compare paths in our guide to retirement coaching options.
Common questions
- Is the free presentation really free?
- Yes. Rarified Life offers a free presentation for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing or in retirement. It outlines a 5-step plan for replacing the "What now?" dread of retirement. You register and watch it on the Rarified Life registration page, with no purchase required to view it. More in the FAQ
- What is the 5-step plan in the free presentation?
- The free presentation outlines a 5-step plan smart women in their 50s and 60s use to replace the "What now?" dread of retirement. It covers having a real answer to "So, what do you do?", understanding why capable women withdraw after retiring, and pinpointing what your future self really wants. More in the FAQ
- Do I need to be retired to start?
- No. The free presentation says you can do this work even if your last day at work is still years away, and even if you are still working full time. Starting early gives you room to test new pursuits and build relationships outside work before your career ends. More in the FAQ
- How do I answer "So, what do you do?" after retiring?
- Rarified Life’s free presentation describes a path to a real answer within 8 weeks, one that does not start with "I used to." That answer usually comes from naming a mission for your next chapter, which is the focus of the final Preferment module, Launch, after identity, motivation and alignment work. More in the FAQ
- Why do people struggle after retiring?
- Many people lose structure, identity and social contact at the same time. Rarified Life’s free presentation describes smart, capable women who get eight months into retirement and stop answering the phone. Common struggles include answering "So, what do you do?", filling days with errands and appointments, and losing the sense of being needed. More in the FAQ
- What if I am not sure coaching is right for me?
- Start with the free presentation, which costs nothing and asks for no commitment. It shows how Rarified Life approaches the transition out of a career. You can also contact Rarified Life with questions before deciding on the 8-week course, and decide at your own pace. More in the FAQ
Watch the free presentation today
Watch the free presentation for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s, then decide whether the 8-week Preferment course is your next step. Questions first? Contact Rarified Life.