Getting to Know – Square Penny Operations Director –

Angela Nicolai

What do you enjoy most about your role at SP?

Working with the team and implementing new technology to improve efficiencies

You’ve been given the “day off “ – how would you like to spend the day

when you have nothing on your to do list?

Perfect day would be to sleep in, have breakfast in bed or at a cafe, get a massage

and then hang with my family somewhere

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Mexican

Least favourite meal?

Anything with tuna in it

What are your currently reading or what is your favourite book of all time?

I am listening to Indra Nooyi – My Life in Full – an autobiography which I am enjoying

Your favourite travel destination?

Europe

Latest binge watch that had you glued to the couch?

Ted Lasso

What is your hidden talent /party trick?

I can flair my nostrils

Aside from necessities, what is one thing you can’t live without?

My husband and children

Best and worst gift ever?

The honeymoon for a wedding present, and worst was a jacket from my husband that his mum picked (definitely not my style)

Your greatest pet peeve?

People chewing loudly or with their mouth open

Best advice you have received?

You can’t control other people’s actions, only how you respond to them

 

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