{"id":194,"date":"2025-10-06T08:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/influence360training.co.uk\/?page_id=194"},"modified":"2025-10-17T08:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T08:49:33","slug":"about-ray","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/influence360training.co.uk\/index.php\/about-ray\/","title":{"rendered":"About Ray"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”86″ bg_position=”left top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” animated_gradient_bg=”true” animated_gradient_bg_color_1=”#3DB4F2″ animated_gradient_bg_color_2=”#1EC6B3″ animated_gradient_bg_speed=”1300″ animated_gradient_bg_blending_mode=”linear” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”hidden” color_overlay=”#3DB4F2″ overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”4vw” bottom_padding_desktop=”6vw” left_padding_desktop=”7vw” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”7vw” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.8″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” column_padding_type=”advanced”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#FFFFFF” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”900″ column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_highlighted_text scribble_color=”#1EC6B3″ style=”scribble” scribble_shape=”basic-underline” scribble_thickness=”regular” scribble_speed=”1.8s” scribble_easing=”ease_in_out” disable_mobile_animation=”true” font_size_tablet=”7vw” font_line_height=”1.1em” text_direction=”default”]\n

Meet Ray Duell \u2014 the person behind Influence 360 Training & Consultancy<\/em><\/h1>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text scribble_color=”#1EC6B3″ style=”scribble” scribble_shape=”squiggle-underline-2″ scribble_thickness=”regular” scribble_speed=”1.8s” scribble_easing=”ease_in_out” disable_mobile_animation=”true” font_size_tablet=”7vw” font_line_height=”1.1em” text_direction=”default”]\n

Delivering engaging, accredited training built on real industry experience.<\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”3vw” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”horizontal” column_element_alignment=”center” column_element_spacing=”20px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” 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About Ray<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”14px” font_size_max=”20px” font_size_desktop=”1.1vw” font_line_height=”1.5″]Hi, I’m Ray Duell, founder of Duell Training Associates and Influence360 Training & Consultancy. My career began in Hospitality Management, working in five-star establishments where I learned first-hand the importance of professionalism, teamwork, and exceptional customer service. That early experience shaped everything I do today \u2014 combining practical industry knowledge with a genuine passion for helping people learn, grow, and stay safe in their roles. 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I believe that training is most effective when it feels personal and practical. That’s why every session is designed around the people in the room \u2014 blending real-life examples, open discussion, and interactive learning.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s a first aid course, a food safety qualification, or a mental health awareness session, My goal is simple: to make sure every learner leaves feeling confident, valued and reflecting on their role at work so that they are the reason someone stays safe.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”0px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”relative” overflow=”hidden” advanced_gradient_angle=”180″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”advanced” advanced_gradient_display_type=”linear” 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