Lead Boldly. Believe Fully. Perform Sustainably.
Thursday, April 30
Mark your calendar for a half‑day professional development experience designed to ignite bold leadership, strengthen personal clarity, and elevate the impact you bring to your credit union. This year’s event features two powerful sessions from nationally recognized CEO and transformational leadership strategist Ronaldo Hardy. Expect thought‑provoking insights, practical tools, and the kind of inspiration that stays with you long after the event ends.
Come hungry for both food and growth: a hot breakfast will be served and a boxed-lunch is included. You’ll have the chance to connect with fellow credit union professionals in an energizing, uplifting atmosphere.
Ronaldo Hardy – Audacious Authenticity: Building Future-Ready Cultures Through Bold Leadership
Most organizations don’t struggle because of external challenges—they struggle because leaders feel pressured to appear perfect. In this keynote, Ronaldo Hardy reveals how inauthentic leadership limits innovation, erodes trust, and holds teams back. Drawing on his experience as a two‑time credit union CEO and transformational communicator, he challenges leaders to drop the mask, lead boldly, and create cultures where people feel safe to think differently, take risks, and thrive.
Key Takeaways:
Ditch the Mask – Break free from imposter syndrome and outdated leadership norms.
Unleash Innovation – See how authenticity fuels trust, creativity, and momentum.
Transform Your Culture – Build a future‑ready environment rooted in psychological safety and bold thinking.
Lead with Purpose – Align your leadership with your values for sustainable engagement.
The Future Starts Now – Leave with a blueprint for cultures that thrive through change.
Ronaldo Hardy – Reclaiming Capacity: The BELIEVE Method for Clarity, Wellness, and Sustainable High Performance
High‑capacity leaders don’t burn out from lack of drive—they burn out from lack of clarity. In this session, Ronaldo Hardy introduces the BELIEVE Method, a practical framework that helps leaders think, decide, and lead with greater alignment and focus. Drawing on leadership psychology and real‑world CEO experience, he reframes wellness as a strategic advantage and equips attendees with tools to reduce overload, sharpen decisions, and lead with sustainable energy and purpose.
Key Takeaways:
Clarity as a Performance Multiplier – Why clarity—not effort—drives sustainable excellence.
A Repeatable Decision‑Making Framework – Use the BELIEVE Method to navigate high‑stakes choices with confidence.
The Power of Beliefs – See how internal narratives shape capacity, pace, and leadership impact.
Practical Strategies for Alignment – Restore focus, energy, and balance while maintaining high performance.
About Ronaldo Hardy
Ronaldo Hardy is a nationally recognized CEO, leadership strategist, and transformational communicator known for helping leaders break free from mediocrity and build cultures rooted in boldness, trust, and innovation. A two‑time credit union CEO, former consulting firm owner, and current CEO of Balance, he has led award‑winning turnarounds, driven record growth, and expanded access to financial counseling and education that strengthens financial wellness for individuals and families.
His expertise spans authentic leadership, trust‑building, emotional intelligence, cultural transformation, and the psychology of high‑performing teams. Ronaldo previously served as CEO of NACUSO and led Southwest Louisiana Credit Union to CDFI certification, securing a $950,000 federal award. A dynamic speaker and doctoral candidate at the University of Southern California, he equips leaders with the courage, clarity, and capacity to thrive in today’s rapidly changing workplace.
Only $75 per person!
RSVP by April 23
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Agenda for the day:
8:00 - 8:45 am — Breakfast & Networking
8:45 - 9:00 am — Welcome & Introductions
9:00 - 10:00 am — Audacious Authenticity: Building Future-Ready Cultures Through Bold Leadership
10:00 - 10:30 am — Break & Peer Networking
10:30 - 12:00 am — Reclaiming Capacity: The BELIEVE Method for Clarity, Wellness, and Sustainable High Performance
12:00 pm — Boxed Lunches