Ronaldo Hardy
CEO at Balance | Leadership Clarity & Executive Wellness Strategist | Doctoral Student (USC) | Transforming Leaders, Teams & Cultures Through Identity-Based Strategy
- Role
- President CEO at Balance Financial Wellness
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ronaldo Hardy
I am a two-time credit union CEO, former consulting firm owner, and current CEO of Balance, a national leader in financial wellness and empowerment. My passion lies in helping leaders break free from mediocrity and creating cultures of boldness, trust, and innovation that drive meaningful impact.Throughout my career, I’ve led award-winning transformations, driven unprecedented growth, and built high-performing teams rooted in authenticity and connection. Now, as CEO of Balance, I am focused on expanding access to financial counseling, education, and solutions that disrupt cycles of poverty and empower individuals and families across the country.Previously, I served as CEO of NACUSO, where I spearheaded national collaboration and innovation efforts within the credit union industry, helping organizations navigate the rapidly evolving financial services landscape. Before that, I led Southwest Louisiana Credit Union to become a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), securing a federal award and building a legacy of mission-driven leadership and strategic growth.Beyond my work in financial services, I have owned and operated a high-impact consulting firm, where I partnered with executives and organizations to transform leadership pipelines, navigate cultural challenges, and unlock team potential. My expertise spans leadership coaching, organizational transformation, and cultural innovation, all with a focus on helping leaders lead boldly and authentically.Today, I combine my leadership expertise, real-world results, and dynamic speaking presence to deliver high-impact keynotes that challenge leaders to rethink what’s possible. Whether speaking on Audacious Authenticity, Training Trust, or Future-Ready Leadership, my programs inspire leaders to ditch the masks, trust themselves, and build organizations where people and ideas thrive.In 2025, I began my doctoral journey at the University of Southern California in Organizational Change and Leadership, where I also serve as a Student Ambassador. This next step expands my commitment to driving innovation, cultivating executive wellness, and shaping transformational leadership at both organizational and societal levels.
Experience
President CEO
Feb 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
Louisiana State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Human Resource Education with a concentration in HR and Leadership Development
2014 — 2016
University of Louisiana Monroe
Bachelor, Business Administration and Management, General
2011 — 2014
The Wharton School
CUES CEO Institute I
2011
University of Southern California
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Change and Leadership
Skills
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Strategy
- Management
- Team Building
- Marketing Management
- Executive Management
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Mortgage Lending
- Training
- New Business Development
- Business Strategy
- Financial Services
- Crm
- Customer Service
- Credit Unions
- Banking
- Risk Management
- Credit
- Loans
- Sales Management
- Networking
- Process Improvement
- Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Financial Analysis
- Insurance
- Strategic Planning
- Coaching
- Sales
- Small Business
- Marketing
- Recruiting
- Budgets
- Finance
- Marketing Strategy
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