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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The variety of work
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