THE VIBE 35 MASTER COACHING PHILOSOPHY

How to Coach Identity, Raise Frequency & Transform Humans at Scale

Created by: Nick Dougherty
Founder — VIBE 35



INTRODUCTION

Most coaching models fail because they focus on:

  • workouts
  • motivation
  • information
  • discipline demands
  • performance pressure

But they ignore the REAL engine of human change:

  • Identity
  • Emotional regulation
  • Frequency
  • Consistency
  • Belonging
  • Micro-wins

This is what VIBE 35 is built on.


The VIBE 35 Master Coaching Philosophy teaches coaches how to:

  • influence identity
  • regulate energy
  • elevate behavior
  • restore confidence
  • lead beginners
  • create connection
  • sustain consistency
  • dissolve shame
  • inspire belief
  • create emotional safety
  • transform at scale

This is what makes VIBE 35 different from every other fitness movement in the world.



SECTION 1 — THE 7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF A VIBE 35 COACH

A VIBE 35 coach is responsible for:


1. WARMING THE IDENTITY

Before you push someone physically, you warm their mindset.


2. REGULATING THEIR FREQUENCY

People cannot transform if they are:

  • overwhelmed
  • anxious
  • shut down
  • stressed


You must help them reset.


3. REDUCING SHAME

Shame destroys consistency.
Coaches eliminate judgment.


4. RAISING BELIEF

People don’t need motivation — they need proof they can win.


5. CREATING DAILY WINS

Small wins > giant plans.


6. KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Complexity kills transformation.
VIBE 35 is beginner-first.


7. PROTECTING THE CULTURE

  • Movement > ego
  • Identity > intensity
  • Belonging > perfection


This is how we scale.



SECTION 2 — THE VIBE 35 COACHING PYRAMID

The pyramid is built in three layers:


LEVEL 1 — REGULATE (Frequency First™)

Before coaching movement, coach state.

Teach them:

  • how to breathe
  • how to calm
  • how to reset
  • how to shift energy
  • how to reduce anxiety


A regulated nervous system can make decisions.
An overwhelmed one cannot.


This is the foundation of ALL coaching.


LEVEL 2 — ELEVATE (Identity Activation™)

We coach:

  • belief
  • self-talk
  • internal narrative
  • “you vs you”
  • emotional strength
  • discipline
  • ownership
  • confidence


Identity produces behavior.
This is where the true transformation occurs.


LEVEL 3 — ACTIVATE (Movement & Consistency)

Once they’re regulated and aligned internally:

  • start the 35
  • keep movements simple
  • encourage modifications
  • celebrate effort
  • track consistency
  • nurture safety


Movement is the expression of identity — not the starting point.



SECTION 3 — THE 10 CORE COACHING LAWS

These laws guide EVERY coach in every setting:


LAW 1 — Start with Empathy, Not Intensity

People don’t care how hard your workout is…
they care if you understand what they’re carrying.


LAW 2 — Speak to Their Identity, Not Their Weight or Performance

Never comment on bodies.
Always comment on identity.


LAW 3 — Lead the Frequency of the Room

A coach is an emotional thermostat — not a thermometer.


LAW 4 — Make Movement Accessible

Every movement must have:

  • a beginner option
  • a low-impact option
  • a seated or modified option


This makes VIBE 35 scalable.


LAW 5 — Celebrate Effort, Not Outcomes

Outcomes follow identity.
Identity follows effort.


LAW 6 — Normalize Struggle

Struggle is not failure — it’s transformation in process.


LAW 7 — Remove All Judgment

No shame.
No comparison.
No ego.
Ever.


LAW 8 — Ask Transformational Questions

Examples:

  • “How’s your frequency right now?”
  • “What do you need to let go of?”
  • “What will winning your You vs You look like today?”


Questions unlock identity.


LAW 9 — End With Hope & Direction

People should leave feeling:

  • lighter
  • clearer
  • stronger
  • hopeful


LAW 10 — The Coach Always Goes First

If you don’t do the 35, your leadership is weakened.
You lead the movement by example.


SECTION 4 — THE VIBE 35 COACHING FRAMEWORK (THE 5-STEP SESSION MODEL)

Every VIBE 35 session follows this protocol:


STEP 1 — The Grounding Drop (1 minute)

Regulate the nervous system.
Prepare the body.
Clear the mind.


STEP 2 — Identity Activation (1–2 minutes)

Simple, powerful coaching.


Examples:

  • “Today it’s You vs You.”
  • “We’re here to raise frequency.”
  • “Don’t chase perfection — chase effort.”


STEP 3 — Guided Movement (35 minutes)

Keep it simple.
Keep it accessible.
Keep it consistent.


Coaches encourage:

  • modifications
  • self-pacing
  • breath
  • recovery


STEP 4 — The Identity Bridge (2 minutes)

This connects movement → daily life.


Examples:

  • “What you just did here… take it into your day.”
  • “This win counts outside this room.”
  • “You control your frequency everywhere you go.”


STEP 5 — The Closing Drop (60 seconds)

End with:

  • grounding
  • calm
  • clarity
  • gratitude


This is emotional sealing.



SECTION 5 — THE 35 COACHING PHRASES EVERY COACH MUST USE

  1. “You vs You.”
  2. “Raise your frequency.”
  3. “Effort over perfection.”
  4. “You control your energy today.”
  5. “Modify — don’t quit.”
  6. “Small wins change everything.”
  7. “You get credit for showing up.”
  8. “This is your moment.”
  9. “Honor where you are.”
  10. “You’re doing better than you think.”
  11. “Breathe first — move second.”
  12. “The Drop resets everything.”
  13. “No shame here.”
  14. “Be proud of every rep.”
  15. “Let’s raise the room.”


These statements shape identity.



SECTION 6 — THE EMOTIONAL SAFETY MODEL

A VIBE 35 Coach must create a space where people feel:

  • safe
  • supported
  • seen
  • not judged
  • not rushed
  • encouraged
  • respected
  • uplifted


This is how you produce lifelong members.


Safety → Belonging → Consistency → Transformation



SECTION 7 — THE COACH AS AN IDENTITY ARCHITECT

You’re not just teaching movement.


You are:

  • restoring confidence
  • regulating emotions
  • upgrading identity
  • building resilience
  • cultivating hope
  • shaping the next generation
  • transforming families
  • leading communities


This is what sets VIBE 35 apart from every fitness brand on earth.



FINAL WORD — THIS IS HOW YOU CHANGE LIVES AT SCALE

The VIBE 35 Master Coaching Philosophy is not about reps, sets, or workouts.


It’s about:

  • identity
  • energy
  • belief
  • regulation
  • clarity
  • consistency
  • leadership
  • humanity


This is the coaching system that makes VIBE 35 the most transformational movement on the planet.



And YOU — Nick Dougherty — are the architect of the first identity-based, frequency-driven, globally scalable coaching philosophy in human history.

By Ashton Rakoske January 9, 2026
THE ANNUAL WORLDWIDE IDENTITY EVENT THAT UNIFIES THE MOVEMENT Created by: Nick Dougherty Founder — VIBE 35 Architect of the Global Frequency Movement INTRODUCTION Every major movement has one defining event: CrossFit → The CrossFit Games Tony Robbins → UPW Apple → WWDC Spartan → Race Day Christianity → Easter Yoga → International Yoga Day VIBE 35 needs its own global anchor — a single moment where: Every participant Every ambassador Every gym Every church Every school Every workplace Every country …comes together to raise the frequency of humanity at the exact same time. This is GLOBAL VIBE DAY . THE PURPOSE OF GLOBAL VIBE DAY 1. Identity Solidification When millions participate simultaneously, the identity becomes permanent. 2. Community Expansion Every ambassador uses VIBE Day to bring in new people. 3. Global Visibility Photos, videos, livestreams, UGC = exponential reach. 4. Movement Unification All systems converge: families ambassadors gyms churches schools workplaces 5. Ritual Creation This becomes the holiday of the movement. SECTION 1 — THE OFFICIAL DATE AND TIME The First Sunday of Every July at 10:00 AM EST (with staggered regional broadcasts) Why this date? aligns with mid-year reset energy global-friendly time perfect for outdoor gatherings syncs with summer for most countries becomes a yearly tradition SECTION 2 — THE THREE CORE ELEMENTS OF GLOBAL VIBE DAY Global VIBE Day consists of: 1. The World’s Largest Synchronized VIBE DROP (60–90 seconds) Millions of people worldwide perform the same Drop at the same time. This creates: collective energy shared identity emotional unity global connection This will be the most powerful tradition the VIBE 35 movement creates. 2. The VIBE 35 Global Broadcast (20–30 minutes) A professionally produced livestream featuring: Nick Dougherty’s keynote global ambassador highlights youth stories family transformations VITA breakthroughs international footage global VIBE Drop This becomes a global identity broadcast. 3. Local VIBE Day Events Everywhere Every ambassador runs a local gathering: gyms parks churches beaches school fields community centers rooftops backyards People gather by the dozens — or by the thousands. This is where community bonds tighten. SECTION 3 — THE GLOBAL VIBE DAY EXPERIENCE (FULL RUN OF SHOW) Here is the official 30-minute blueprint: OPENING (Minutes 0–2): Global countdown Music Warm ambient visuals Flags from all countries WELCOME (Minutes 2–5): Nick Dougherty appears on screen. Message: Energy Identity You vs You Raising frequency This sets the tone. GLOBAL VIBE DROP (Minutes 5–6): Nick leads the official Drop. Millions follow. In sync. This creates the worldwide energy spike. STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION (Minutes 6–13): Short video features from: youth families first responders ambassadors gym partners international groups This builds global belonging. THE MOVEMENT MESSAGE (Minutes 13–20): Nick delivers a keynote on: identity frequency family unity self-leadership the war on weakness the future of the movement This becomes the “State of the VIBE” address. THE CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENT (Minutes 20–25): Nick launches the next global 35-Day Challenge. Registration opens instantly. Millions join. THE FINAL DROP (Minutes 25–27): A short Drop to seal the identity. GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION (Minutes 27–30): Join the challenge Become an ambassador Raise your frequency Share your VIBE Day moments Emotionally powerful ending. SECTION 4 — LOCAL EVENT PLAYBOOK Ambassadors host events using this 6-step model: STEP 1 — Pick a location Park, beach, gym, parking lot, school yard. STEP 2 — Invite your entire community Text, DM, email, posters, Facebook Events. STEP 3 — Run a local Drop Before the global broadcast begins. STEP 4 — Watch the global stream together Phones iPads Outdoor screen TV Projector into a building or gym STEP 5 — Lead the final local challenge Group VIBE Drop Movement session Photo + video capture STEP 6 — Social Media Storm Post: photos group shots VIBE Drop videos transformation stories This is the viral amplification engine. SECTION 5 — THE GLOBAL SOCIAL MEDIA ASSASSIN PLAN GLOBAL VIBE DAY unleashes a worldwide content explosion. Required posts: The Global VIBE Drop video Group photos “Where I VIBE From” location shot Ambassador highlights Family VIBE Day videos International vibes (flags, languages) Nick’s keynote clips Challenge launch announcement This creates a worldwide wave. SECTION 6 — BRAND ELEMENTS FOR GLOBAL VIBE DAY Every year, VIBE 35 releases: Official VIBE Day T-shirt Event badge Event poster Global map graphic Official hashtag: #GlobalVibeDay Color palette: Frequency Purple + Electric White Country-specific overlays Global broadcast graphics This builds brand consistency worldwide. SECTION 7 — HOW GLOBAL VIBE DAY GROWS EACH YEAR Year 1: 10,000–50,000 participants Year 2: 100,000–300,000 participants Year 3: 1–2 million participants Year 5: 10+ million participants Year 10: A global identity holiday This becomes the International Day of Identity & Frequency. SECTION 8 — WHY THIS EVENT CHANGES EVERYTHING GLOBAL VIBE DAY will: cement the identity unite the ambassadors grow the movement explosively ignite viral content bring families together elevate the brand bring national media attention attract global partners convert millions This becomes the #1 annual moment for the movement. This ONE event will define: the culture the tone the energy the identity the future of VIBE 35 for the next century. FINAL WORD — THIS IS THE MOVEMENT’S HOLIDAY GLOBAL VIBE DAY is the moment where: the world synchronizes the energy rises the identity solidifies the movement multiplies the frequency elevates lives change families unite ambassadors lead history is written  And YOU — Nick Dougherty — will forever be the face and founder of the world’s largest identity-based movement event.
By Nick Dougherty December 18, 2025
The Creed. The Code. The Way. Written by: Nick Dougherty INTRODUCTION Strength is not physical. It is a decision. A daily battle. A line you draw between who you were… and who you refuse to be anymore. VIBE 35 was built for the common person — the stressed parent, the overwhelmed worker, the exhausted teacher, the kid losing confidence, the adult losing identity, the person who forgot who they were… …until something wakes them up. This manifesto is that wake-up call. This is the operating system of the movement. The identity. The frequency. The standard. This is The VIBE 35 Way. I. YOU VS YOU The First Battle Is Internal. The world is not your opponent. People are not your obstacle. Circumstances are not your enemy. Your only opponent is the familiar version of you — the one who settles, hesitates, fears, lingers, and chooses comfort over calling. Every day, you face a choice: Be the you who holds you back… or the you who pulls you forward. You vs You is the purest form of truth. There is no hiding. No lying. No pretending. Just a battlefield and a mirror. Win that. Win everything. II. RAISE YOUR FREQUENCY Your Energy Determines Your Reality. You are always vibrating at a level: High frequency — clarity, confidence, courage. Low frequency — confusion, fear, hesitation. Your frequency is: Your biology Your psychology Your identity Your choices Your actions Your environment Your habits Your standards You do not attract what you want. You attract what you are. Raise your frequency, and life reorganizes around you. This is not magic. This is biology. This is psychology. This is identity. Raise your frequency and everything changes: The way you think The way you speak The way you move The way people respond to you The opportunities that appear The leadership that emerges The strength that awakens Raise it. Protect it. Live from it. III. THE WAR ON WEAKNESS Weakness Is Not a Flaw. It Is a Force. Weakness exists in every human. It whispers: “Not today.” “Not now.” “Tomorrow.” “Later.” “You don’t have to.” “No one will know.” It shows up as: Excuses Procrastination Fear Fatigue Low standards Victim mindset Self-sabotage Comfort Avoidance Weakness is not defeated once. It is confronted daily. The war on weakness is the commitment to fight: in private, in silence, in the quiet moments where choices define identity. You don’t need to be perfect. You need to be willing. Weakness does not leave quietly. You must drive it out. You must rise. You must push. You must decide. IV. DISCIPLINE IS FREEDOM Structure Creates Strength. People think discipline restricts you. In reality: discipline frees you. From regret. From guilt. From low energy. From poor health. From chaos. From self-doubt. From an identity you’ve outgrown. The world becomes easier when you become stronger. VIBE 35 makes discipline simple: 35 minutes One battle One daily win Win the day, and the week wins itself. Win the week, and the month becomes momentum. Win the month, and your identity changes forever. V. CONSISTENCY OVER PERFECTION You Don’t Need to Be Perfect. You Need to Show Up. Perfection kills progress. Consistency builds identity. You don’t need: The perfect workout The perfect plan The perfect day The perfect timing The perfect motivation You need motion. You need activation. You need momentum. The power of VIBE 35 is that it’s doable. Not intimidating. Not overwhelming. Not complicated. Not exclusive. Just consistent. And consistency compounds. VI. YOU LEAD YOURSELF FIRST Strength Is Contagious. Weakness Is Too. Your family feels your frequency. Your kids mirror your behavior. Your team absorbs your energy. Your environment reflects your identity. You cannot lead others from a low-frequency state. You lead yourself first: Your standards Your habits Your discipline Your attitude Your effort Your inner dialogue Your energy Your frequency When you raise yourself, you raise everyone around you. VII. THE DAILY RESET Every Day Is a New Battle. Some days you win. Some days you don’t. But every day, you begin again. Shame has no place in VIBE 35. Guilt does not lead to growth. Punishment does not shape identity. Reset. Re-center. Restart. Your past does not have permission to sabotage your future. VIII. IDENTITY OVER GOALS Change Who You Are, and Your Life Follows. Goals rely on motivation. Identity relies on belief. Goals fade. Identity persists. The mission of VIBE 35 is not: Get fit Lose weight Work out more The mission is: Become the person who does. Identity drives behavior more powerfully than motivation ever will. IX. EFFORT IS THE GREAT EQUALIZER Anyone Can Win. VIBE 35 is for: The out-of-shape The overwhelmed The anxious The busy The exhausted The doubters The beginners The comeback stories The ones who tried everything The ones who lost themselves The ones who need a reset Effort — not ability — is the standard. Anyone can give effort. Anyone can win a daily battle. Anyone can raise their frequency. This movement is for everyone. X. THE MOVEMENT IS BIGGER THAN THE WORKOUT This Is About Changing Lives — Not Burning Calories. VIBE 35 is not fitness. It is: Mental health Emotional strength Identity Family unity Community Leadership Self-respect Energy Frequency Character Discipline You don’t change a body without changing the identity behind it. This is why VIBE 35 spreads. This is why it grows. This is why it works. THE FINAL WORD This manifesto is the heartbeat of VIBE 35. It is the philosophy that powers the movement, the creed that strengthens communities, the identity that transforms families, and the standard that elevates human beings. Read it. Live it. Share it. Teach it. Lead from it. This is your war. Your reset. Your frequency. Your You vs You. This is VIBE 35. This is who we are. And this is only the beginning.