The Presentation Lab

You worked hard to get into a great school.

Now your classes and internships expect polished presentations, but no one really teaches you how to build them.

In almost every class and internship, you’re expected to “present your work” in group projects, case competitions, final projects, internship presentations and pitch competitions.

But no one really sits you down and teaches you how to do it.

So you wing it.
You copy old decks from classmates.
You cram a ton of text onto slides and hope it makes sense.

Meanwhile, the students who look the most confident in front of the room?
They’re not always the smartest. They’re the ones who’ve figured out how to explain their ideas clearly, visually, and confidently.

The Presentation Lab is where you learn that skill:  step by step.

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The New Reality for Students & Interns

In school and in internships, you now have a “second job”:

You don’t just do the work.
You have to present the work.

  • Class presentations and group projects

  • Case competitions and pitch decks

  • Internship presentations to your manager or team

  • Final capstone projects and thesis defenses

  • Coffee chats and “walk me through this project” moments in recruiting

Every time you speak, people are deciding:

When your presentations are clear and compelling, you stand out. In class, in your internship, and in recruiting.

Not just for what you know, but for how you communicate it.
That’s what separates the students who get the offers from the ones who blend in.

Do I understand what you’re saying?

Do I trust you know what you’re talking about?

Would I want to work with you on my team?

You Were Never Taught How to Do This

Here’s the frustrating part:

You know your ideas are strong.
But they don’t always show up that way in front of the room.

  • What sounds clear in your head gets lost on the slide

  • Your visuals feel “off,” but you’re not sure why

  • You’re not sure what to include, so every slide is packed with text and charts

  • You spend hours building a deck and it still doesn’t feel right

Then it’s time to present and:

  • You’re second-guessing every slide

  • You rush through your points just to get it over with

  • You’re bracing for questions you hope no one asks

It’s not because you’re “bad at presenting.”
It’s because no one ever taught you:

  • How to structure a message so it actually lands

  • How to design slides that support (not distract from) your point

  • How to turn data, frameworks, or research into a story people can follow

  • How to sound confident, even when your professor or manager puts you on the spot

And you’ve probably seen this already:

Someone with pretty average ideas gets the A, the award, or the attention in a case competition…
while stronger ideas fall flat because the story behind them isn’t clear.

Great ideas don’t rise to the top on their own.
They need clear, confident communication to carry them there.

The Presentation Lab

The Presentation Lab is an ongoing toolkit and support system that helps you build presentations that actually land:  in class, in competitions, and in your internship.

Whether you’re:

  • Presenting a group project to your professor,

  • Pitching in a case competition, or

  • Walking your manager through your internship project,

The Presentation Lab teaches you how to:

  • Organize your ideas into a narrative that moves people
     So you’re not just listing points, you’re telling a story.

  • Design slides that make your message stick (instead of overwhelming your audience)
     Clean, simple, professional — without spending all night in PowerPoint.

  • Make data and frameworks clear, meaningful, and persuasive
     Turn charts and models into a clear “so what.”

  • Present with confidence, even when you get curveball questions
     So you stop dreading Q&A and actually feel ready for it.

  • Show up prepared, deliver with conviction, and look like someone people want on their team

This is about becoming the student whose decks are clear, whose story is compelling, and whose ideas actually get acted on.

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What’s Inside The Presentation Lab

Professional PowerPoint Templates

Slide design should never be the reason your grade (or your internship evaluation) takes a hit.

Use professionally built templates to:

  • Create clear, compelling decks in minutes

  • Stop fighting formatting and start focusing on your story

Build class presentations, case competition decks, and internship readouts that look polished and professional

Monthly Live Trainings

Live, practical sessions focused on the exact challenges students face:

Turning a messy brainstorm into a clear storyline

Simplifying complex frameworks or research without dumbing them down

Presenting data without losing your audience

Delivering your message in a way that keeps professors, judges, and managers engaged

Examples of topics:
AI tools for presentations, data storytelling, avoiding text-heavy slides, how to prep for a big final presentation.

Can’t make it live?
→ All sessions are recorded and saved in the member library.

Monthly Office Hours with Libby

Bring your actual deck. Get actual feedback.

  • Get live coaching on structure, visuals, and delivery

  • Ask “What am I missing here?” and get a real answer

  • Practice your story out loud, so you’re not doing it for the first time in front of your class or manager

→ Bring your challenges. Leave with solutions.

Tools for Better Presentations

Plug-and-play resources that take the guesswork out of every stage:

  • Checklists to guide you from assignment prompt to final slide

  • AI prompts to help you draft storylines, titles, and talking points

  • Step-by-step guides for planning, designing, and delivering your deck

→ Stop guessing. Start creating presentations you’re proud to turn in and proud to present.

Training Library

Short, practical lessons you can fit between classes or after work.

  • Learn core skills of exceptional presenters one small chunk at a time

  • Follow guided learning paths from basics to advanced techniques

Always know what to work on next — and how to apply it to your next class, competition, or internship presentation

Private Community

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Inside the community, you can:

  • Share drafts and get feedback before you present

  • Ask “quick questions” when you’re stuck the night before a big presentation

  • Gut-check your story flow or slide order before you send the deck to your group or your manager

→ This is where support, collaboration, and answers happen.

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Who It’s For

Who It’s For

Undergraduate Students

Nail class presentations, group projects, and pitch competitions. Look like a future colleague, not “just a student reading slides.”

MBA Students

Stand out in case competitions, course assignments and final presentations with structure, storytelling, and polish that gets noticed (and gets you hired).

Interns & Early-Career Professionals

Deliver internship updates, project readouts, and early-career presentations that build trust and credibility — so people remember you when decisions are made.

Students in Business, STEM, & Social Sciences

Whether you’re presenting research, financials, marketing plans, or product ideas — learn how to make your content simple, visual, and compelling.

This Is For You If…

  • You’re tired of decks that explain everything but convince no one

  • You need a clear framework to turn scattered ideas into a cohesive narrative

  • You want your slides to look polished without spending hours tinkering

  • You get anxious about Q&A or worry you’ll blank when people ask follow-ups

  • You’re ready to go from “I hope this makes sense…” to “I know this will land.”

This isn’t just PowerPoint training.


It’s a communication advantage — one that helps you stand out in class, in your internship, and in the job market.

Join The Presentation Lab today and start building presentations you’re proud to deliver.

Testimonials

  • “PowerPoint presentations are simple, right? That’s what I used to think. Libby has enlightened me to SO MANY different tips and tricks to make the presentation more effective, engaging, and memorable.”

    Chad Holmes

  • “Libby is fun, engaging, and understands how to make sure everyone gets it. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend a few of her training sessions, and even with a public speaking background, I learn something new every time!”

    Tania Kadar

  • “Libby’s knowledge and expertise in storytelling took my career to another level. She is extremely engaging and provides fun, current examples and exercises to teach interactively.”

    Caleigh T.

  • “The tools Libby provides throughout these training sessions will elevate your presentations to the next level! Her tips simplify the process, and I can’t wait to incorporate them into my next slide deck.”

    Juan Ortega

  • “We hired Build Better Slides to teach data-driven storytelling to our sales team. This was one of the most popular sessions we hosted during our event, and we received feedback that this was one of their favorite trainings ever!”

    Kayla Thompson

About Libby 

Libby Magliolo is a corporate presentation coach and SMU business communications professor who created The Presentation Lab to help you turn everyday decks into clear, confident stories. She has graded and coached hundreds of student presentations and knows exactly what professors, recruiters, and executives are looking for. Drawing on years in strategic roles at PwC and Southwest Airlines, she breaks real-world expectations into practical templates, trainings, and coaching so your presentations feel easier to build — and far more powerful to deliver.