BLUE STAR STANDARD INTL (BSSI)

Blue Star Standard International is one of the leading Maritime Leadership & Professional Development Training company within the Maritime industry, our unique Training Programs, Personality Assessment, Mental Health Counseling & Coaching Sessions focuses on getting the team to consistently operate at its optimum level by eliminating common mistakes that stands in the way of creating and maintaining a synergistic work environment.

Our Leadership and Professional Development 3-Core Model Training Program for Masters, Heads of Departments (HoDs) & Senior Crew at the Management Levels seek to develop and advance their areas of Strengths, Weaknesses, Adaptability, Communication & Behavioral styles.  We will bring your organization from ordinary to matching The Blue Star Standard of Excellence –

With years of experience in shore-side management, Founder Fiona Johnson aims to create an environment that also focuses on the Mental Health & Wellbeing of Seafarers - providing Coping Skills in a stress driven enviroment and strategies for crew to excel at life at sea and beyond.

Our mission is to build a legacy of Influential Leaders in the Maritime and Corporate world.

Contact us today at

+1.954.991.9155

Fiona@BlueStarStandardintl.com

Fiona Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Blue Star Standard International & Speak Hope International LLC.

Crew Leadership & Professional Development Trainer, HELM Instructor, Maritime HR and Onboard Crisis Management Support Consultant.

Over 15 years in the maritime Industry.

Motivational Speaker, Certified DiSC Trainer, Counseling Practitoner, Certified Life Coach, and Best-Selling Author in “Empower Your Life,” & “Expert Profiles v.5”.  Contributing Author to the Superyacht group.

Greg Myer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and military veteran with a deep understanding of high-stakes situations. As a former United States Marine Corps Military Police Officer, he deployed with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Bataan, experiencing the unique demands of life at sea firsthand.

 This foundation in military service led him to a career in behavioral health, where he trained over 1,000 law enforcement officers on critical topics like crisis intervention, de-escalation, and suicide prevention. He specializes in treating a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and life transitions, helping clients build resilience and achieve meaningful goals.

Founder of RPM Counseling.

Credentials

15 Years of Maritime Services

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Psychology Degree

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Pre-Law Degree

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ISM & ISPS & DPA Certificate

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MLC Certificate

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HELM Instructor

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DiSC Certified Trainer

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Certified Life Coach

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DIMAP (Modern Applied Psychology)

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Best Selling Author

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Mental Health Certificate

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Contributing Author ( Superyacht News)

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Counseling Practitioner

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15 Years of Maritime Services • Psychology Degree • Pre-Law Degree • ISM & ISPS & DPA Certificate • MLC Certificate • HELM Instructor • DiSC Certified Trainer • Certified Life Coach • DIMAP (Modern Applied Psychology) • Best Selling Author • Mental Health Certificate • Contributing Author ( Superyacht News) • Counseling Practitioner •

TESTIMONIALS

  • “Such transformation in Dave since attending your sessions.”

    B. Thomas

  • “What great progress we have seen with the assessments. Thank you for all of your efforts to get so many done.”

    J. Wood

  • “It has been a roaring success and the crew have really engaged with it very well. Fiona, as you would expect has done a splendid job, and the follow-up calls that a number of the crew have chosen to do have generated tremendous feedback. On top of that HoD and 2nds in each department have done collaboration and conflict resolution reports and follow-up calls. All with great interest and results that lead us to believe that we have made a stride towards the right approach in our team that will filter through the junior crew.”

    Capt. J. W.

  • “I would love a follow-up session with you to delve a bit deeper.”

    S. Fairbairn

  • "I would like to thank you once more for mentoring and coaching our HoD’s and us captains it has been an enjoyable, interesting, and more than useful experience, your professionalism and great personality certainly contributed highly to the overall more than pleasant experience.”

    Capt. M. Volkens

  • "During the day of training, we focused on how to better communicate as a team, as well as discuss bullying and harassment onboard. I would highly recommend Fiona and her services. The entire crew came away with a better appreciation of their fellow crew members and understanding of how to communicate and work together more effectively.”

    Capt. J. Stockdale

  • "After I completed a session with Fiona, my entire mindset changed. The process was intriguing and stimulating, I remembered before I started she told me to be completely honest with myself when answering the questions which I did. The analysis was an eye-opener and it confirmed what I already knew about myself. I was more aware of my strengths and weaknesses and how to grow and become a more grounded individual. These affirmations I think were already in my subconsciousness, but to actually see them on paper was astounding. I was very excited by the results and I intend to use this knowledge going forward to be the best me I can be."

    M. Blake

  • "Though I am familiar with the DISC profile, I found your insightful and thorough interpretation of my report to be a tremendous tool in understanding my own personality better, and also in understanding how I can adapt to get better results with my friends and colleagues.”

    W. James

  • "After listening to Fiona’s recent interview – entitled The Power in Choosing You, Fiona really inspired me and opened my eyes to take action in my personal and Professional life. She was born to motivate others, It comes from her heart. She is remarkable!”

    N. Gebreziabher

  • “Discovery my self-worth is not an option. I’m breaking free. There’s much more other for me. Thank you for this excellent interview, it brought tears to my eyes. It’s life-changing. I join you on this journey of changing lives including mine.”

    A. Taylor

  • “Fiona is a visionary, who changes lives.. so blessed to have her in my life.”

    A. Brown

  • “Sitting with Fiona for a session of communication training proved a very valuable experience for me. I came away with not only a better understanding of general human behavior also of myself and my path to communicating with those around me more effectively. My aha moment came when I recognized the link between various communication styles, people’s priorities, and how those may differ from my own.”

    Nichola S.