Portland, MAINE (August 23, 2011)- Jim Lyon, President and Founder of ActionCoach of Northern New England, recently attained Gold Level status from the nationally-acclaimed ActionCOACH coaching firm recognizing him as a Top-Tier business coach.

Lyon, who has worked with over 50 Maine businesses, mentors and motivates entrepreneurs and CEOs helping them to focus on outcomes and results. He advises clients on overall business strategy, employee development, and sales training. Through his work, Lyons’ clients have created close to 75 jobs and increased profits exponentially.

“This recognition lends a higher level of credibility for my clients and within the business community,” said Jim Lyon. “They know they can count on me to help them grow their profits while gaining more control over their time and employees, in the end, we work together to reach their goals.” His client list boasts various award-winning businesses in technology, non-profit, retail, manufacturing, banking and professional services; including well-known companies such as Maine Running Company, iBec Creative, The Sunrise Guide, Budget Blinds, and Northeast Bank.

Through ActionCOACH, Lyon delivers the new 7 Point, 17 Week Guarantee which states a client will be able to “find their fee” and get results within 17 weeks of working with that business owner, or the coach will continue to work with that owner until the coaching fee is “found.”

“Gold level status shows that Jim has had great success working with local business owners,” said ActionCOACH founder and CEO Brad Sugars said. “It’s a recognition that is a direct result of helping clients achieve great results.”

Lyon holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, an undergraduate degree from Grinnell College, and numerous academic and professional honors. ActionCOACH is recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine in their Franchise 500 Listings as the #1 Business Coaching Service every year since 2004. ActionCOACH was named a Stevie Winner in the prestigious 2006 International Business Awards, Best Overall Company category.


About ActionCOACH

ActionCOACH is the world’s leading business coaching firm with more than 1,000 offices in 26 countries. ActionCOACH of Northern New England, owned locally by Jim Lyon, helps businesses in Maine and New Hampshire leverage their time, team, and money with a proven system of strategies and tools. ActionCOACH of Northern New England was founded in 2007. For more information, go to www.actioncoachmaine.com or call 207-847-9210.