The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Work, Leadership & What’s Next

How to Deal with Copycats

Jill Griffin Season 4 Episode 127

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What do you do when someone steals your idea? This isn't legal advice; this is strategy.  In this episode, I discuss: 

  • The difference between competition and a copycat
  • How to use inspiration but not plagiarize
  • The 4 main things you need to think about when someone copies you
  • Why it may be different if you are a freelancer and how to take precautions
  • How to address the copycat
  • What I did when someone recently stole from me

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Jill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next.

With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.

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