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We are not God, therefore, we cannot reach everyone but we can be there for someone. If you cannot do it for everyone, don't let it stop you from doing it for someone.
Excellence launches, perfectionism lags. Excellence energizes, perfectionism drains. Excellence encourages others, perfectionism discourages others.
We fear failure and tend to believe that we’re only as good as our last accomplishment. It’s a challenge that is deeply ingrained in us. We can’t snap our fingers and magically change our way of thinking.
Vulnerability is being real with a real-life person. It's saying to a trusted friend who has earned the right to hear your honesty -- not just anyone and not everyone -- that you are not doing ok.
When someone tells you to “man up”; “stop crying”; “stop being so dramatic”, I would wager a hefty bet that it’s in pursuit of their own comfort, not yours.
For years, you might have been defining yourself by your dysfunction. Our identity can become consumed by our issues. You might have told yourself a summary of what you are and what you’re not based on the experiences you’ve had, BUT not on the potential that you carry.
Two things drive our life: achievement and approval. You might get a glimpse of happiness from your achievements, but what you'll learn as you get older, is every time you reach one, you'll just make another goal that doesn't lead to freedom. You'll learn to realize that none of this will make you happy. The satisfaction is temporary.
No one can be a ray of sunshine 24/7; humans just don’t work that way. In fact, paying attention and processing your emotions as they come and go may help you better understand yourself, and those around you.
Positivity itself is not toxic, but positivity can become toxic when we address somebody with a cliché, advice or a statement, and it leaves them feeling like they don't have room to be vulnerable, explain themselves, or share how they're feeling; when we don’t leave space for validation or understanding.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
TESTIMONIALS
We had the pleasure of hosting Steve Sauceda twice, and both experiences were fantastic! Steve first joined us to speak to our faculty and staff about generational leadership. He brought great energy, humor, and practical insight that really connected with each of us. He later returned to speak about mental health awareness, where his genuine and compassionate approach helped create an open and meaningful conversation to not only the campus but to the entire community.
Steve has a natural ability to connect with people, make important topics approachable, and keep an audience engaged. He brings authenticity, positivity, and a great sense of humor to everything he does. We truly enjoyed having Steve on our campus and would highly recommend him to any organization looking for a speaker who will inspire, engage, and make a lasting impact.
Kim Biggs
Director, Title Grants
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Steve Sauceda was a fantastic addition to the pilot foreman leadership training class at IPS. During his engaging two-hour session, Steve helped our foremen understand the importance of having difficult conversations and how to approach them as leaders. Our team actively participated throughout the training, and their feedback afterward was overwhelmingly positive about both Steve’s engaging approach and what they learned. We’re grateful for the impact he made on our first class and look forward to welcoming him back for many more!
Brittany Regalado
Director of Human Resources
IPS, Inc.
Steve's session, CSI: Conflict. Strategy. Impact. – Turning Tough Talks into Progress, equipped HR professionals with practical, immediately applicable tools for managing workplace conflict. His engaging delivery and actionable guidance made this a valuable learning experience for attendees at the 2026 SNMSHRM Employment Law Update.
Dawn Leake
President
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Southern New Mexico
Thank you to our keynote speaker, Steve Sauceda at the Literacy Summit. He was funny, engaging, and full of strong workforce development data and message. I received very positive feedback from attendees, and I’ll definitely be asking him back for another keynote.
Robert Cedillo
Executive Director
Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin
The training provided a strong balance of strategic thinking, self-awareness, and actionable leadership practices. The facilitator's expertise, engaging delivery style, and ability to connect with participants created a highly impactful learning experience. I highly recommend this program to organizations seeking meaningful leadership growth.
Denise Wilcox
Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Security
New Mexico Gas Company
Steve Sauceda's presentation on generational differences was not only thoroughly enjoyed by the ENMU-Roswell faculty and staff, but more importantly, it provided a powerful touchstone for understanding how our unique life experiences shape our worldview. By reframing diverse perspectives as a gift versus an obstacle, his insights genuinely empowered our team to be thoughtful about working together with greater empathy and connection.
Craig Leager, Ed.D
Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
ENMU-Roswell
During a recent survey of our staff concerning their professional development needs, generational differences ended up top on the list. Due to this, we brought Steve Sauceda in to give a presentation on the topic and wow, it was a hit. Not only was it informative, it was VERY engaging. His presentation style combined with the information he shared really helped our team understand how to connect, communicate, and work side by side with others from a different generation. We have a very diverse workforce of all ages, and everyone truly enjoyed the presentation and appreciated what they learned. THANKS STEVE and we will definitely be having you back for future staff development events.
Chris Gable
Division Director and OSHA Training Institute Education Center Director
TEEX
We were thrilled to have Steve Sauceda as the keynote speaker for our End‑of‑Year Meeting. Steve brought an incredible level of authenticity and relatability that effectively connected with our team. His message was not only encouraging but also perfectly aligned with the heart of our organization as we wrapped up the year and prepared for the next.
Rachel Overman
Chief Operating Officer
Insignia Hospitality Group
Just like the earth moves in specific seasons, so our lives move in a seasonal rhythm. The secret to success is knowing what season you are in and recognizing when that season has come to an end. When you operate in the right season, you’ll be operating at your best. We must understand our time.