Shay Leighton

Shay Leighton is a social activist, community organiser and creator of Tough Guy Book Club, with over 25 years of experience helping people build stronger communities through storytelling practices, difficult conversations and leadership development.

His work with Tough Guy Book Club creates a dense lattice of community through bibliotherapy, civic engagement and organising to turn community resources into a force to address men’s mental health, place in society and loneliness; helping men harness the power of stories, friendship and pubs to create meaningful change. His passion lies in empowering people to find their story, be heard and truly listened to.