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
- “You vs You.”
- “Raise your frequency.”
- “Effort over perfection.”
- “You control your energy today.”
- “Modify — don’t quit.”
- “Small wins change everything.”
- “You get credit for showing up.”
- “This is your moment.”
- “Honor where you are.”
- “You’re doing better than you think.”
- “Breathe first — move second.”
- “The Drop resets everything.”
- “No shame here.”
- “Be proud of every rep.”
- “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.



