Catherine Bennett

Catherine Bennett

Executive Editor, Utah Business

Syracuse, Utah

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Speaker levelProfessional Speaker

Primary sectorsMedia, marketing & communications

Utah focusYes

About

Catherine Bennett is the executive editor of Utah Business, Utah’s business storytelling platform, where her experiences as a business journalist, marketing leader, entrepreneur and content strategist combine to elevate and celebrate Utah’s economy and the people building it. Prior to working at Utah Business, she was chief marketing officer for a manufacturing consulting company, the founder and president of marketing agency Backpack Marketing and global communications manager for Synergy WorldWide. She has worked with Utah companies in almost every industry as a business owner and leader. She has a master’s degree in professional communication from Westminster College and a dual major from Utah State University from Utah State University. Outside of work, she contributes to non-profit committees and enjoys time with her husband and three young children.

Speaking formats

Experience level

Professional Speaker

Frequent / professional speaker (10+ speaking engagements in the last 2–3 years)

Topics & expertise

Communication & Storytelling

  • Communicating with frontline employees
  • Communicating with senior leaders / boards
  • Difficult conversations & feedback
  • Digital presence & thought leadership (LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Media training & interviews
  • Personal brand & visibility
  • Storytelling for leaders

Entrepreneurship & Startups

  • Family-owned / closely held businesses
  • Starting a business

Functional Expertise

  • Communications & PR
  • Marketing & brand strategy

Gender & Equity

  • Motherhood, caregiving & careers
  • Women in leadership / closing the leadership gap

Industry Expertise

  • Media, marketing & communications

Leadership & Management

  • Vision, strategy & execution

Utah & Regional Issues

  • Faith, culture & work in Utah
  • Utah business & economic landscape

Wellbeing & Personal Growth

  • Boundary-setting & saying no
  • Burnout prevention & recovery
  • Confidence, impostor syndrome & self-advocacy
  • Mindfulness & stress management
  • Resilience & navigating change
  • Work–life integration

Signature talks

  • Owning Your Narrative: How to Tell the Story Only You Can Tell
  • The Power of Being Seen: Elevate Your Brand Through Media Attention
  • Give More, Sell More: Building Relationships With Content Abundance

Selected engagements

  • The Power of Being Seen: Elevate Your Brand Through Media AttentionSeptember 2025 · Utah Small Business Expo
  • The Power of Being Seen: Elevate Your Brand Through Media AttentionSeptember 2025 · Utah Manufacturers Association Business Conference

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