In this episode of 5cast, Corey Mitchell sits down with 5app CEO Philip Huthwaite to explore one of the biggest steps forward in Helix since launch. Helix is 5app’s AI powered skills intelligence module that analyses real workplace communication to surface measurable soft skill signals and track development over time.

When Helix first arrived, it focused on a Core 9 set of soft skills drawn from real L and D research. But things have moved on.

Corey and Philip unpack how Helix has expanded from a tight, research led starting point into a fully flexible skills intelligence engine. They discuss the new 80 plus skills library, why organisations kept asking for more and how you can now create your own custom skills mapped directly to your culture and competency models.

You will hear how organisations are using Helix to assess everything from creativity and stakeholder management to their own internal behaviours like customer obsession. Philip explains how Helix activates competency frameworks by turning them from static definitions into observable, trackable signals that show up in everyday communication.

If you are wondering how to get started, the episode closes with practical guidance. Pick a few skills from the library, run a simple pilot or begin shaping your own organisation specific skills inside Helix.

A great listen for anyone looking to modernise skills, move beyond generic models and build a learning experience that actually reflects how your teams work.