{"id":28272,"date":"2026-04-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/?p=28272"},"modified":"2026-04-18T06:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T13:40:14","slug":"power-dressing-in-the-desert-style-strategy-and-showing-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/scottsdale-beauty-buzz\/power-dressing-in-the-desert-style-strategy-and-showing-up","title":{"rendered":"Power Dressing in the Desert: Style, Strategy, and Showing Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In Arizona, where triple-digit temperatures are simply part of the workweek, getting dressed for success takes on a different kind of strategy. For Sara Gullickson, CEO, founder, and strategist, style is a reflection of how you think, prepare, and operate. Through her <a href=\"https:\/\/saragullickson.com\/the-strategic-woman\/\">Strategic Women Method<\/a>, Gullickson is reshaping the conversation around executive presence, blending wardrobe decisions with leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Strategic Women Method came from lived experience. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019ve gone through hard seasons personally and professionally, and I made a conscious decision not to stay stuck in that. Instead, I wanted to turn those experiences into something useful, a roadmap other women could actually apply. The Strategic Women Method is really about helping women make stronger decisions to shape the outcomes they want for their personal and professional lives,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-28274 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-683x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063208\/Sara-G-Outfit-3.jpg 1365w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Sara Gullickson, CEO and Founder of the Strategic Women Method<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That sense of intention is especially critical for women navigating pivotal moments. Gullickson said it\u2019s designed for women at a pivotal moment. That could mean stepping into a new role, starting a business, returning to work, or navigating a major life transition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The common thread is that your next move matters. Instead of reacting in the moment, the goal is to approach those decisions with clarity and intention, shaping and creating leverage in the outcome,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The method is built around three pillars: \u201cmoney, control, and relationships,\u201d \u201cpower in business,\u201d and \u201cindependence and freedom as a woman.\u201d As Gullickson puts it, \u201cEverything ties back to one core idea: options create freedom. The more options you have, the more control you have over your decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-28278 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-683x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063243\/Sara-G-Outfit-4.jpg 1365w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That philosophy extends directly into how women present themselves in professional settings, especially in a climate like Arizona\u2019s. A lot of women are performing well in one area but are stretched thin everywhere else, according to the CEO. That\u2019s not sustainable long-term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The method focuses on the full picture: career, personal life, responsibilities, so that you\u2019re making decisions that support stability, not just short-term wins,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Even something as simple as how you show up plays into that. In Arizona, you\u2019re dealing with heat, long days, and constant movement. The question becomes: how do you still walk into a room and hold presence while feeling confident? That comes down to preparation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Gullickson, preparation starts in the closet. It\u2019s not about being the most fashionable, it\u2019s about being comfortable, confident, and prepared. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-28277 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-683x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063228\/Sara-G-Outfit-2A-1.jpg 1365w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cA lot of women let how they feel that day dictate how they show up. I\u2019ve done that too, but over time, I realized that wasn\u2019t productive. Now, I remove that variable entirely. I pre-plan my outfits for the week based on my schedule. That way, I\u2019m not wasting time or energy trying things on and second-guessing myself. It creates consistency and frees up mental space,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also emphasizes the value of planning tools and services like Rent the Runway or Nuuly that help to plan ahead instead of making reactive purchases. Everything is thought through in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;At the end of the day, how you present yourself is a form of respect, for yourself and for the room you\u2019re walking into. You don\u2019t need to be overdone, but you do need to be intentional. That intention translates directly into confidence,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-28276 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-683x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/18063223\/Sara-G-Outfit-1.jpg 1365w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Images courtesy of Sara Gullickson<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to dressing for Arizona\u2019s heat while maintaining executive presence, Gullickson leans into pieces that balance polish with practicality, from structured yet breathable fabrics like linen to versatile silhouettes that transition seamlessly throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, Gullickson\u2019s approach to style is less about trends and more about systems. It\u2019s about removing friction, making decisions ahead of time, and showing up with clarity, whether that\u2019s in the boardroom or anywhere the day leads. In a world where women are managing more than ever, that kind of intentionality isn\u2019t just helpful&#8230;it\u2019s powerful. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/saragullickson.com\/the-strategic-woman\/\">The Strategic Woman \u2013 Sara Gullickson<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In Arizona\u2019s triple-digit heat, executive presence starts long before you get dressed -and Sara Gullickson is redefining how women get 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