The Cornwall Well-Being in Business Conference

About the Conference

There’s a huge difference between wellness marketing and actual (workplace) well-being.

One tells you to take cold showers and journal at dawn - after you've been to the gym, had a sauna and drunk your oat-fruit-protein-latte-shake to set you up for the day, naturally.

The other asks if your manager knows how to spot burnout and intervene effectively. How could they if they haven't been taught which symptoms to look out for, or know the causes in your particular situation that might be affecting how you show up in the world.

Well-being isn’t a one-size-fits-all checklist. It’s systemic, cultural, and human. The world has become a bewildering place, and running a business is challenging.

Our conference won’t teach you how to become a monk. But it will help you lead with integrity, empathy, and evidence by helping you figure out how you thrive.

Join us to refocus your Sovereignty and DARE to Thrive. Audaciously.

Driven: The Audacity to Thrive in Entrepreneurship - Navigating and Redefining Your Well-being in Business and Life.

By Bhavna Raithatha

Driven: The Audacity to Thrive in Entrepreneurship isn’t just another business book – it’s the lifeline every business owner, leader, and ambitious professional needs.

Running a business or leading a team is exhilarating, but it’s also relentless. Long hours, constant decisions, and the weight of responsibility can quietly erode your energy, health, and relationships. For many, success comes at a cost – burnout, overwhelm, and a creeping loss of joy.

This book changes that.

Drawing on over 30 years of clinical and corporate experience, Bhavna Raithatha takes you beyond quick-fix advice and into the heart of what it really takes to thrive, not just survive – in business and life. You’ll discover how to:

• Build mental and emotional resilience that lasts

• Navigate setbacks without losing yourself

• Create a business that works for you, not against you

• Protect your health, relationships, and sense of purpose while scaling success

Filled with real-world stories, practical strategies, and unflinching truths, Driven gives you the tools to reclaim control of your business, your well-being, and your future.

This is the book that helps you do more than achieve – it helps you thrive, unapologetically and with Audacity!

Meet Our Speakers

Bhavna Raithatha
BSc (Hons)., MSc., MBACP (Accred)

Bhavna is the founder and host of the Cornwall Well-being in Business Conference. An experienced and highly regarded Keynote Speaker, BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Coach who has helped over 21,000 clients with their mental health and wellbeing over 30 years, Bhavna knows what it takes to make meaningful change to enduring well-being and achieve personal and business success. Her favourite saying is 'tomorrow is guaranteed to no one'.

Kirsten is a qualified workplace health and wellbeing professional with a commitment to encouraging a deeper understanding of the connection between good, purposeful work and happy, healthy lives. With her evidence-based approach to the subject, Kirsten is interested in aspects of work such as the impact of the work from home culture since Covid, expectations around new generations coming into the workforce and older ones needing to stay put, and the issue of ‘accidental’ managers.

Currently, Kirsten is engaged in a research project with the RSPB, investigating the prevalence of eco-anxiety among staff and providing valuable insights into the intersection of environmental concerns and workplace wellbeing; and crucially to explore effective ways to support those affected.

Proudly Cornish, Kirsten has a deep understanding of the ups and downs of living and working in this beautiful part of the world and is a fierce advocate for younger generations forging their lives here.

Kirsten Rodda
MSc.

Dr. Donna Poade is a Senior Lecturer in Experience Design at Falmouth University, specialising in research at the intersection of mental health, wellbeing, innovation, and creativity.

Her recent publication examines how creative practices enhance wellbeing among undergraduate students in higher education. An accomplished international speaker, she delivers thought-provoking insights on academic wellbeing, leadership, and innovation in management.

Alongside her academic career, Dr. Poade is pursuing professional training to qualify as a psychotherapist, further deepening her expertise in mental health and personal development.

Dr Donna Poade

Ananya Banerjee

MSc., PhD Student

Ananya Banerjee is a strategic marketing Senior Lecturer, sustainability advocate, and serial entrepreneur with 12+ years of global experience across higher education, startup ecosystems, and purpose-driven business.

As a Founder of multiple ventures, and with global experience in marketing research and innovation, Ananya help students, startups, and organisations unlock value at the intersection of marketing, innovation, and sustainability. Her work spans digital marketing education, sustainable business model research, and ecosystem-building for early-stage ventures. Currently a Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing at Cornwall Business School, Falmouth University, Ananya also works on outreach, industry collaboration, curriculum development, and lead social media.

Always looking to further her professional development, Ananya is currently conducting doctoral research in sustainable incubation ecosystems and with a background in law, strategy, and entrepreneurship, she brings a uniquely systems-focused approach to solving real-world problems.

Listen to Bhavna speak with Meah Howlett of Chaos Radio 105.6fm