Michael sits down with Ian Koniak, President and Founder of Untap Your Sales Potential, to talk about the battles every man faces—and how to win them. Ian gets real about the struggles with addiction, the constant pressure to achieve, and the price men pay for chasing success at the cost of their integrity, health, and relationships. He breaks down how to reclaim your discipline, purpose, and masculine edge by rewiring your mindset, cutting out the BS, and living with unshakable commitment. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re running on empty, chasing the next high, or numbing out to distractions, this episode is your wake-up call. Time to level up.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – The Price of Secrets: Why Hiding Will Cost You Everything
• 00:00:58 – Meet Ian Koniak: High Performer, Deep Confessor, No Bullsh*t
• 00:01:43 – The Silent Epidemic: What Men Won’t Talk About (But Should)
• 00:03:25 – Lies, Lust, and Losing It All: Ian’s Marriage on the Brink
• 00:09:57 – The Moment of Truth: Confession, Collapse, and Consequences
• 00:15:58 – Rock Bottom to Redemption: A Man’s Road to Recovery
• 00:20:16 – Why Willpower Isn’t Enough (And What Actually Works)
• 00:25:05 – Unpacking the Wounds: The Father, the Family, and the Fallout
• 00:25:49 – Isolation and the Slow Decay of a Man’s Soul
• 00:26:13 – The First Hit: How a 12-Year-Old Boy Found His Escape
• 00:27:05 – The Addiction You Don’t Think You Have (But Do)
• 00:30:29 – Porn, Relationships, and the Destruction of Intimacy
• 00:35:42 – The Truth About the Porn Industry (And Why You Should Care)
• 00:39:41 – Confession Isn’t Enough: How to Rebuild Trust
• 00:44:06 – The Hardest Conversation You’ll Ever Have (But Need To)
• 00:50:23 – Final Wake-Up Call: Choose Freedom or Stay a Prisoner

Links and Resources:

• Ian Koniak
• Ian on LinkedIn
• Untap Your Sales Potential
• IgKnight the King
• Book a Call with Dr. Michael Diamond
• IgKnight the King on Facebook
• Dr. Michael Diamond on Instagram

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Michael talks about a topic too many men dodge: what it means to embody the warrior archetype in the bedroom. He discusses how confidence and skill are essential to fostering intimacy and connection in relationships, pushing back against the cultural taboos that keep men silent about their struggles. Michael also goes into recent men's immersion experiences where there were massive impacts from unaddressed challenges like performance anxiety and the overuse of porn, calling these issues a “silent epidemic.” Men, you’re invited to reflect on how confidence and communication can transform not just your intimate lives but your broader sense of masculinity.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 — Warrior Confidence: It Begins Here
• 00:00:33 — The Conversation Men Avoid
• 00:01:24 — Boardroom Warrior vs. Bedroom Warrior
• 00:02:25 — Skillset: The Game Changer
• 00:03:21 — Where Intimacy Breaks Down
• 00:04:10 — The Epidemic Nobody Admits
• 00:05:22 — Is Your Relationship Thriving or Surviving?
• 00:06:52 — Talk About It or Stay Stuck
• 00:07:18 — Energy, Life Force, and Desire
• 00:08:36 — Building Better Intimacy, One Step at a Time
• 00:13:48 — Harnessing Primal Energy
• 00:15:02 — Brutal Honesty: Your Relationship Report Card
• 00:16:58 — Sex, Spirit, and Soul Ties
• 00:20:47 — The Porn Disconnect
• 00:21:31 — Start Talking, Start Healing

Links And Resources:

• IgKnight the King
• Book a Call with Dr. Michael Diamond
• IgKnight the King on Facebook

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This episode takes us on a journey through some of the most powerful moments from past episodes. We will revisit discussions that challenged societal norms, offered insights, and addressed the pressing challenges men face today. Through these clips, we discuss themes like redefining masculinity, overcoming burnout, navigating relationships, and embracing the deeper work of self-growth. This is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the lessons that have resonated most deeply and re-ignite your path forward.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Fight Back with These Lessons
• 00:01:22 - The Price of Success: Is Your Family Paying for Your Burnout?
• 00:10:17 - Porn, Screens, and Failures to Launch: Are Young Men Being Left Behind? with Tom Bresnahan
• 00:20:06 - Awakened Warrior: Stop Fighting, Start Surviving

Links And Resources:

• IgKnight the King
• Book a Call with Dr. Michael Diamond
• IgKnight the King on Facebook
• Dr. Michael Diamond on Instagram
• G. Russell Reynolds on Instagram

Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to IgKnight the King? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube to leave us a review!