Dr Nancy Arthur is a Professor and Associate Dean Research, Educational Studies in Counselling Psychology, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. She began her education in a one-room school house in Southern Ontario and those early years sparked curiosity about diversity and social justice. Nancy co-authored the award-winning book Culture-Infused Counselling. She is also a registered psychologist and works with clients in private practice. Nancy delivers keynotes all over the world and will be keynoting at the Cannexus15 National Career Development Conference in January in Ottawa. Her chapter in the Career Development Practice in Canada textbook (along with Athabasca University’s Sandra Collins) is on “Diversity and Social Justice.” Topics covered in the podcast include: How cultural identity impacts the way a practitioner sees a client Allowing stereotypes to unintentionally influence your work How to become familiar with diverse cultural beliefs and practices The importance of exploring each client’s unique worldview and not defining them by their group membership Different perceptions of career development among various cultures and why career counselling itself can be viewed as elitist Availability of culturally relevant career development services in Canada today How many of the theories and models used today in career development reflect a Western worldview Applying the Culture-Infused Counselling model Why recognizing diversity is not enough to be a competent career practitioner The responsibility that career development professionals have to advance social justice Why career development practitioners may inadvertently support the status quo by helping clients adapt to oppressive conditions