The coaching profession is growing, adapting to rapid technological change, and embracing more niche or specialty coaching. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) recently updated their core competencies to reflect these changes. For Certified Retirement Life Coaches and other coaching specialities, these updates are particularly relevant as they reinforce an approach that remains client-led and non-directive, while still allowing the thoughtful use of knowledge, frameworks, and resources that can genuinely support clients in what often feels like uncharted territory.