About Chuki Obiyo
Executive, business development leader, coach for lawyers and leaders, and management consultant with over 20 years of experience.
Chuki grew up in a village in West Africa (Owerri West, Imo State, Nigeria) where people lived on less than $1 a day. His parents worked tirelessly to bring him and his siblings to the United States for education. Guided by God’s providence and inspired by the sacrifices of his parents and siblings, Chuki became a lawyer at Northwestern University School of Law. Along the way, he recognized that one of the greatest challenges facing professionals was turning relationships into revenue without recoiling.
AREAS OF LEADERSHIP & IMPACT
Three Platforms. One Mission.
Turning relationships into revenue to help people and organizations reach their next level of legacy.
Rel2Rev | Relationship2Revenue
The Private, Invite-Only Network for Growth-Minded Leaders
Rel2Rev (Relationship2Revenue) is an exclusive, invite-only network and masterclass designed specifically for strong, serious, and successful founders, executives, and business owners. The curated networking sessions focus on a single, powerful objective: learning + teaching how to turn authentic relationships into actionable revenue.
Chief Business Development Officer, Vedder
Chuki Obiyo serves as the Chief Business Development Officer at Vedder (A Global Business Focused Law Firm). Chuki and his team empower the firm’s rainmakers and aspiring rainmakers globally with exclusive business development insights, coaching, and training. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and The University of Texas at Austin.
Business Coach Academy, Next Step CFO
Chuki Obiyo has helped business owners and leaders successfully practice the art and science of business development for decades. In collaboration with Michael Barbarita, he is the co-author of “Powerful Business Strategies”. This is the book that documents how business owners across industries can find a minimum of $100,000 in hidden annual recurring revenue in 50 minutes without spending an additional dollar on marketing and advertising.
Empowering Lawyers & Leaders to Sell With Confidence
Chuki Obiyo believes the true potential of legal professionals is unlocked when they stop fearing sales and start leading conversations with value. Blending legal acumen with strategic business development, Chuki has designed coaching and consulting frameworks that help lawyers thrive in competitive markets without compromising professionalism.
Leading Through Influence and Strategy
Chuki Obiyo partners with organizations and leaders to strengthen business development capabilities, improve leadership impact, and empower teams to pursue growth confidently. His guidance integrates cultural insight, trusted selling principles, and practical strategies that bring measurable success.
Chuki Obiyo’s Journey
Growing up in a small African village, Chuki’s journey from humble beginnings to Northwestern‑educated lawyer and global business strategist exemplifies resilience and purpose. His upbringing taught him the value of hard work, empathy, and influence — principles he now shares with leaders and lawyers around the world.
Empowering Teams, Driving Results.